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 Are Prepaid Debit Cards? Learn how prepaid debit cards work as an alternative to a bank account because they differ from typical checking accounts and credit cards. Priceline Rewards vs. Barclaycard Arrival Plus Credit Card Review: Which is Better? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Priceline Rewards vs. Barclaycard Arrival Plus Credit Card Review: Which is Better? Image Credit | https://unsplash.com/@the_real_napster?photo=56jncw7wLC4 UPDATE: One... Why You Didn't Get Your Credit Card Rewards Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Why You Didn't Get Your Credit Card Rewards Have you ever made a purchase on your credit card hoping to earn rewards, but when... Banks Have Tough Rules on Check Deposits Written to More Than One Person Learn the check-cashing fees at the largest U.S. banks and find out how you can cash a check without a bank account. Does TD Bank Offer Free Coin Counting Machines? Learn more about how TD Bank customers can deposit and count their coins after the Penny Arcade machines were removed from branches. How to Teach Your Kids the Value of Saving Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Teach Your Kids the Value of Saving Image Credit |... How & Where To Deposit A Check With Two Names Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How & Where To Deposit A Check With Two Names Q: My wife and I filed our tax returns jointly, and we received a tax refund check... 3 Essential Bank Accounts for the Recent College Grad The perfect checking account, savings account and credit card for any college graduate who is just starting to take responsibility of their money. Capital One-Discover Merger: What It Could Mean for You Find out what the proposed merger of Capital One and Discover could mean for the retail banking and credit card industries. Delta Airline Credit Cards Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Delta Airline Credit Cards Review Use our review of the most popular Delta Airline Credit Card Offers to choose the card that will help you save the most based on how often you fly.