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.

Are Banks Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Beware the unexpected bank closings during the Christmas holidays. Some banks close early on Christmas Eve. Others never open. How to Choose the Best Travel Rewards Credit Card for You. Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Choose the Best Travel Rewards Credit Card for You. There’s an undeniable allure of a luxurious trip to some exotic destination that’s... How to Pick a Cash Back Credit Card Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Pick a Cash Back Credit Card Given the wide selection of cash back credit cards available, picking the right... How to Choose the Right Credit Card for Bad Credit The first step you must take to choose the right credit card for bad credit is to figure out exactly where your credit stands. It's not easy but we are here to help. Credit Card Tip: How to Sell Your Barclaycard Travel Miles Earned too many miles but you won't travel enough to use them? See how you can sell those miles with a Barclaycard travel rewards credit card. How to Open an IRA Retirement Account In 10 Minutes Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Open an IRA Retirement Account In 10 Minutes This past weekend, a friend finally mustered up the willpower to open an IRA, but... How to Prioritize Your Emergency Fund With Other Financial Goals Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Prioritize Your Emergency Fund With Other Financial Goals As a frequent visitor of many personal finance forums, I’ve noticed one glaring... Don’t Pay for FICO Credit Scores: They Come Free With These Credit Cards More credit cards are getting free FICO credit scores, which help determine your creditworthiness to lenders. See all the cards that offer them for free. How Do Credit Cards Work Credit Cards, we all have them but do we really know how they work other than allowing you to pay for stuff with credit? What Checking Accounts to Choose After College Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What Checking Accounts to Choose After College It’s one thing when you not longer qualify for a free student checking...