Articles by Simon Zhen

Simon Zhen is the chief research analyst for MyBankTracker and an expert on consumer banking products, bank innovations, and financial technology. Simon has contributed and/or been quoted in major publications and outlets including Consumer Reports, American Banker, Yahoo Finance, U.S. News - World Report, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Lifehacker, and AOL.com. Education: Education: B.S. in Health Sciences from Stony Brook University.

How to Get Back $450 from Your Travel Credit Card After a Flight Delay Trip delay reimbursement is a feature of the Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card that can help save money during travel. What a Near-Perfect FICO Score Looks Like and How You Can Get It Too Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What a Near-Perfect FICO Score Looks Like and How You Can Get It Too Does a perfect FICO score exist? No one has even seen one, if it is even possible... 7 Rules Savings: Short-term and Long-term Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 7 Rules Savings: Short-term and Long-term When it comes to saving, following these 7 rules will ensure your maximizing your... What to do When Chase Cancels Your Credit Card When Chase decides to cancel your credit card account, it doesn't always work out well for your. Learn what you can do in response. The Importance of a High Yield Savings Account Amid a Booming Stock Market Learn why a high-yield savings account remains a key part of your financial setup even when the stock market is booming and you're getting great returns. 4 Steps to Getting a Credit Limit Increase Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 4 Steps to Getting a Credit Limit Increase Most credit card issuers offering small spending limits to new customers,... Are Your Parents Secretly Rich? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Are Your Parents Secretly Rich? The family’s financial situation is not an everyday topic of conversation between... 6 Ways to Improve Your Haggling Strategy Paying Off Debt: Smallest Balances vs. Highest APRs How a Bank Shares Your Personal Information Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How a Bank Shares Your Personal Information Every year, you find a privacy notice from your bank in the mail and it gets dismissed...