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.

Study: How Much Money Would You Lend to Family or Close Friends? In this study, find out how much money Americans are willing to lend to family members and close friends. AmONE Personal Loans 2024 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen AmONE Personal Loans 2024 Review AmONE is a personal loan comparison portal that aims to make it easier for... Savings+ By Wysh 2024 Review: A High-Yield Savings + Life Insurance Combo Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Savings+ By Wysh 2024 Review: A High-Yield Savings + Life Insurance Combo is an intriguing, innovative combo of a savings account and micro life insurance,... Study: More Than Half of Americans Do Not Put Spare Change to Good Use A survey finds that fewer Americans are putting their spare change to good use -- possibly due to other convenient payment methods and fewer coin counters. U.S. Bank Overdraft and Checking Fee Policies U.S. Bank is making changes to their overdraft fees and checking fee waivers. Learn about how those changes will impact you here. How to Earn More Interest With CD Ladder Strategies Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Earn More Interest With CD Ladder Strategies A certificate of deposit (CD) is one of the safest saving tools available and... Robinhood Brokerage 2024 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Robinhood Brokerage 2024 Review Designed as an easy way to enter the complicated world of investing, Robinhood has... How to Measure Your Wealth & Net Worth Find out how you can calculate your estimated net worth and overall wealth. Survey: How Much Money Would You Pick Up? A MyBankTracker survey looked at how much it would take for someone to pick up free money off the ground. Using Only Cash: How to Survive the Cash-Only Lifestyle Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Using Only Cash: How to Survive the Cash-Only Lifestyle Free checking accounts can be found at online banks, credit unions, and smaller...