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.

Guide to Home Equity Loans Learn how home equity loans work as a borrowing option for purposes such as home improvement projects, renovations, debt refinancing, or buying a second home. How to Get Back $450 from Your Travel Credit Card After a Flight Delay Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Get Back $450 from Your Travel Credit Card After a Flight Delay Vacations should be a time for fun and relaxation, but as many frequent travelers... 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 When it comes to saving, following these 7 rules will ensure your maximizing your earnings. 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 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Importance of a High Yield Savings Account Amid a Booming Stock Market The U.S. stock market has experienced significant growth in the past year with... 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? 6 Ways to Improve Your Haggling Strategy Paying Off Debt: Smallest Balances vs. Highest APRs Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Paying Off Debt: Smallest Balances vs. Highest APRs Many consumers who’ve finally decided to become serious about clearing their credit...