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.

How to Open a U.S. Bank Account When You're in Another Country Learn how you can open a U.S. bank account when you live in a foreign country. See what documents and information is needed when you do apply. Should You Keep Your Money in Your PayPal or Bank Account? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Should You Keep Your Money in Your PayPal or Bank Account? Your PayPal account can be used to hold funds, but can you really use it like a... How to Maximize Your Savings When Interest Rates Are Rising Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Maximize Your Savings When Interest Rates Are Rising When the U.S. economy is showing signs of improvement, the Federal Reserve may opt... 10 Ways to Avoid Checking Account Fees for Good If you find yourself paying for bank fees, you're wasting money. Check out the following 10 ways to avoid bank fees. How Chase Checking Compares to Free Online Banks Accounts We've compared Chase checking accounts to some popular online checking accounts and show which ones are better for you. Learn the Basics of Certificate of Deposit (CD) Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Learn the Basics of Certificate of Deposit (CD) A Bank CD is an acronym for Certificate of Deposit. Banks and credit unions,... How Chase QuickPay Helps With No-Cash Deposit Policy? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Chase QuickPay Helps With No-Cash Deposit Policy? Sending money between Chase accounts and Bank of America and Wells Fargo accounts... The Best Savings Accounts to Save for Home Down Payments Find out which savings accounts are the best to save for a home down payment on your next house purchase. Compare interest rates and fees from online banks. A List of Savings Accounts Offered by Online Banks in the U.S. View a complete list of savings accounts offered by online banks in the U.S. Compare the rates, minimum deposits, and minimum balances to earn APY. The Best Savings Accounts for Your New Year’s Money Resolutions Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Best Savings Accounts for Your New Year’s Money Resolutions Ally Bank App The best savings account to get you started on your savings goals for...