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.

Find the Best Savings Account in Washington, D.C. Find out which savings accounts are the best from banks in Washington D.C. Compare them to the best online savings accounts based on interest rates and fees. The Best Savings Accounts for Your Kids Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Best Savings Accounts for Your Kids It’s a wise move to begin teaching your children how to save at an early... What is a Savings Account?: A Quick 101 Guide Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What is a Savings Account?: A Quick 101 Guide 1. What is a Savings Account and Why Do I Need One? A savings account is a type... Who Has Better CDs? Ally Bank vs. Capital One 360 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 basket. But, for savings, we’re better off having our money in one place, according to a research. Discover Vs. Ally Bank Savings Accounts Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Discover Vs. Ally Bank Savings Accounts Review More and more banks have been turning to new and innovative ways of banking.... List of Interest Checking Accounts Offered by Online Banks in U.S. Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen List of Interest Checking Accounts Offered by Online Banks in U.S. Online banks are financial institutions that offer products and services available... The Best Second Chance Checking Accounts of 2024 Got a bad marks on your ChexSystems report? You will have trouble getting a checking account. See the best second-chance checking accounts available at big banks. 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 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Your Checking Account Can Impact Your Credit Score Most people consider their checking account the central hub of their personal...