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.

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... 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... Where to Find Small Personal Loans Find out where you can find small personal loans when you just need a little bit of extra money to get by. Compare your options from banks, credit unions, and online lenders to see which one offers the small-dollar personal loan that fits your needs. The Tax Advantages of Taking a HELOC The IRS is most generous with people who take out a HELOC to improve their homes. This category of borrowers can deduct interest payments up to a value of one million dollars for a couple filing their tax returns together. Insider Secrets from a Chase Banker: How to Complain the Right Way Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Insider Secrets from a Chase Banker: How to Complain the Right Way Don't make it a habit to overspend with a debit card -- it can be...