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.

Big Banks vs. Small Banks: Which are Better? When it comes to big banks vs small banks the winner isn't always clear. Take your personal needs into account first and make a decision based on them. What to Do If You Spot Fraud on Your Bank of America Credit Card Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What to Do If You Spot Fraud on Your Bank of America Credit Card When I found fraud on my credit card, my first reaction was not the correct one: I... Hilarious Bank Names: What Were They Thinking? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Hilarious Bank Names: What Were They Thinking? Most banks carry mundane bank names, which is understandable for an industry in... Should You Report Income From Bank Interest & Bonuses? Tax season is coming up and it's time to report your income, but how do you report interest income? Or income from gifts and bank bonuses? Are Banks Closed on Presidents’ Day? See our Presidents' Day holiday bank hours schedule and find out if your bank is open or closed. Be sure to get your banking done early! 5 Online Banking Scams Every Consumer Should Know Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 5 Online Banking Scams Every Consumer Should Know With technology getting more and more advanced, banks are outdoing each other in... How to Share Access of a Safe Deposit Box with a Relative Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Share Access of a Safe Deposit Box with a Relative Question: I live in a retirement community in Florida. I have a checking account... How to Open a Roth IRA: A Complete Guide Follow this guide and learn how to open a Roth IRA in just a few minutes so that you can begin investing for retirement right away. How to Buy Stock in DoorDash: Invest in Food Delivery & Takeout Learn about the steps you need to take to buy shares of DoorDash stock and become an investor in the popular food-delivery service. What is a Bank Surrogate? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What is a Bank Surrogate? A bank surrogate is formed when a company creates a unique, online customer...