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.

CIT Bank Savings Connect vs. Chase Savings Account Compare CIT Bank Savings Connect to the Chase Savings to see how online savings accounts can grow your money faster than traditional accounts. HELOC Vs. Credit Card: Which Is Better for Emergency Cash? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen HELOC Vs. Credit Card: Which Is Better for Emergency Cash? As its name implies, a HELOC or Home Equity Line of Credit essentially differs... 20 Highly Skillful Money Moves You Can Master In Just 60 Seconds Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 20 Highly Skillful Money Moves You Can Master In Just 60 Seconds Learning how to manage your finances seems complicated, but it's really quite simple.... Do You Really Have to Show ID When Using Your Credit Card? Ever been asked to show your ID when you wanted to use your credit card at a store? See if retailers can do actually do that — is it legal? EIP Card: How to Get Your Money Without Fees How to Join a Credit Union With Bad Credit Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Join a Credit Union With Bad Credit Because bad credit often prevents you from qualifying for typical loans, you might... Big Banks vs. Small Banks: Which are Better? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Big Banks vs. Small Banks: Which are Better? To go with the mega-bank or the community bank? You're likely to ask this... What to Do If You Spot Fraud on Your Bank of America Credit Card Take these steps after you detect fraud on your Bank of America credit card. Find the phone number and email to contact the Bank of America fraud department. Hilarious Bank Names: What Were They Thinking? Sometimes even financial institutions can be too clever by half. Here are some of our favorite funny bank names. Should You Report Income From Bank Interest & Bonuses? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Should You Report Income From Bank Interest & Bonuses? Did you take advantage of bank account or credit card sign-up bonuses? Or, maybe...