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.

Turned Down for An Account? Check Your ChexSystems Report How Multiple Goal Oriented Savings Accounts Help You Save Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Multiple Goal Oriented Savings Accounts Help You Save Setting a savings goal is important when you want to improve your... How to Open a U.S. Bank Account When You're in Another Country Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Open a U.S. Bank Account When You're in Another Country epSos.de / Flickr | https://www.flickr.com/photos/epsos/8463683689/ Q: I’m a... Should You Keep Your Money in Your PayPal or Bank Account? Now that PayPal has released its own debit card the question arises: which will win you over - PayPal vs. Bank Account? How to Maximize Your Savings When Interest Rates Are Rising When the Fed raises rates, will you be prepared to maximize your savings? See how to use savings accounts and CDs with a rising interest-rate strategy. 10 Ways to Avoid Checking Account Fees for Good Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 10 Ways to Avoid Checking Account Fees for Good Next to venting about bad customer service, American consumers love to complain... How Chase Checking Compares to Free Online Banks Accounts Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Chase Checking Compares to Free Online Banks Accounts Chase ATMs New York, NY Needless to say, I reminded her that she might want to... Learn the Basics of Certificate of Deposit (CD) Banks and credit unions, both offer depositors or members the option of purchasing CDs which are like savings accounts that you promise not to withdraw money from for a specific period of time. How Chase QuickPay Helps With No-Cash Deposit Policy? Chase QuickPay is now easier to use to pay Bank of America and Wells Fargo customers because of the clearXchange payments networks. See how it works. The Best Savings Accounts to Save for Home Down Payments Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Best Savings Accounts to Save for Home Down Payments Imagine your money growing at least 100x faster as you stay diligent with your...