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.

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? 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? 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... 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 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 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Open a Roth IRA: A Complete Guide When you’re ready to start building retirement savings, you have several options... 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? A type of bank that focuses on user-experience and keeps customer deposit with a true FDIC bank. Examples of bank surrogates include PerkStreet, Simple… The Best Short-Term Personal Loans in 2024 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Best Short-Term Personal Loans in 2024 The best short-term personal loan for you is probably going to be one offered by...