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 Choose the Best Travel Rewards Credit Card for You. Learn how to choose a travel rewards credit card that matches your spending habits and travel preferences to maximize the amount of free travel earned. 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 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 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... 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 Many people think it is a long, difficult process to open an individual retirement account (IRA). It isn't. We use Vanguard to show how easy it is. 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 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Don’t Pay for FICO Credit Scores: They Come Free With These Credit Cards In years past, there were tricky TV commercials for "free credit scores" that were... 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 Student checking accounts are great because they are free. But, after graduation, they can convert to a premium checking account that is very expensive. Chase Customers Get Free FICO Credit Scores Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Chase Customers Get Free FICO Credit Scores Your FICO credit score can have a lasting impact on your finances and your...