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.

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... 4 Tips to Get the Most Out of the Discover it Cash Back Card Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 4 Tips to Get the Most Out of the Discover it Cash Back Card Imagine earning up to 10% cash back with your credit cards. Discover it Cash Back has... 4 Ways to Earn More Chase Freedom Cash Back Rewards Chase Freedom® is one of the popular credit cards that is often noted for its attractive cash back cash back program. In this post we explain why. The Best Credit Cards to Save Money on Family Travel Traveling with family can get pretty expensive. See the best family travel credit cards to help you save money. 4 Best Prepaid Debit Cards With Low Fees Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 4 Best Prepaid Debit Cards With Low Fees We get it. Not everyone can get (or wants) a traditional checking account or credit... What to Do When a Certificate of Deposit (CD) Owner Dies Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What to Do When a Certificate of Deposit (CD) Owner Dies Why is that we always get stuck with the short end of stick when banks mess things... 4 Reasons to Have a Travel Credit Card With an Annual Fee When you're figuring out if a credit card's annual fee is worth it, consider the value of the perks, in addition to the rewards program. Paying Too Much in Credit Card Fees? See Which Cards Help You Avoid Them Credit cards can charge late payments, balance transfer fees, cash advance fees, and foreign transactions fees. These top cards can help you avoid all them. Drop that Call: The Best Ways to Contact Your Bank Without a Phone Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Drop that Call: The Best Ways to Contact Your Bank Without a Phone In a perfect world, we would never have a need for customer service because everything...