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 is a Savings Account?: A Quick 101 Guide Learn the basics of choosing and using a savings account to maximize the growth of your money, so that you'll reach your financial goals faster. Who Has Better CDs? Ally Bank vs. Capital One 360 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Who Has Better CDs? Ally Bank vs. Capital One 360 The two of the nation’s largest online banks, Ally Bank and Capital One 360, have... Having Fewer Bank Accounts Makes You a Better Saver Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Having Fewer Bank Accounts Makes You a Better Saver When it comes to investing, we’re taught to never put all of our eggs in one... Discover Vs. Ally Bank Savings Accounts Review List of Interest Checking Accounts Offered by Online Banks in U.S. View a list of which online banks provide interest checking accounts. Compare the interest rates, account requirements and fees. MyCBB Free Checking Account 2024 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen MyCBB Free Checking Account 2024 Review Learn more about the MyCBB Free Checking account and find out how its fees and benefits compare to checking accounts from the best online online banks. The Best Second Chance Checking Accounts of 2024 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Best Second Chance Checking Accounts of 2024 Getting a regular checking account can be difficult when you have previous... Ally Bank vs. Capital One 360 Checking Accounts Review Online checking accounts from Ally Bank and Capital One 360 are among the most popular accounts from online banks. Find out which one is better. How Your Checking Account Can Impact Your Credit Score Your checking account impacts your credit score. The relationship between your checking account and credit score is one you should be familiar with. The Best Savings Accounts in Texas for 2024 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Best Savings Accounts in Texas for 2024 Austin, Texas, USA Texas is home to a long list of banks that serve one of the...