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.

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 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Ally Bank vs. Capital One 360 Checking Accounts Review Capital One Mobile App Are you sick of your bank’s boring, fee-riddled checking... 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... List of Online Banks With Savings and Interest Checking Accounts Find out which online banks offer high yield savings accounts and interest checking accounts that are worth considering because of high rates and fees. Personal Loan Monthly Payments Calculator Calculate the estimated monthly payments and total interest costs on a personal loan based on your credit score, interest rate, loan amount, and repayment term. What is a Checking Account?: A Quick 101 Guide Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What is a Checking Account?: A Quick 101 Guide A checking account is a deposit account offered by financial institutions to make... How & Where to Buy Your First Investment Stock Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How & Where to Buy Your First Investment Stock Deciding to invest money in the stock market can be a scary proposition. After... 6 Reasons to Open a Second Checking Account Looking to earn more interest and withdraw more money from your checking account? Maybe you should look into opening second checking account. How to Save and Invest Without a Company 401(k) File Your Tax Returns for Free With Free File Through the IRS Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen File Your Tax Returns for Free With Free File Through the IRS Tax season is underway and the Internal Revenue Service is, once again, offering its...