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.

4 Tips to Get the Most Out of the Discover it Cash Back Card Learn how you can maximize the cash back earned this year on the Discover it cash back credit card. Tips include up to 10% cash back on purchases. 4 Ways to Earn More Chase Freedom Cash Back Rewards Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 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... The Best Credit Cards to Save Money on Family Travel Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Best Credit Cards to Save Money on Family Travel Trips with the family are great for making treasured memories, but it doesn’t... 4 Best Prepaid Debit Cards With Low Fees What are the best prepaid debit cards worth looking at? We break down fees and features to help you decide. What to Do When a Certificate of Deposit (CD) Owner Dies Wells Fargo refused to honor a widow's certificate of deposit (CD), so she had to bring the case to court. See what steps to take when a CD owner dies. 4 Reasons to Have a Travel Credit Card With an Annual Fee Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 4 Reasons to Have a Travel Credit Card With an Annual Fee The idea of paying an annual fee on a credit card is blasphemous to some... Paying Too Much in Credit Card Fees? See Which Cards Help You Avoid Them Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Paying Too Much in Credit Card Fees? See Which Cards Help You Avoid Them But, these credit card fees can cost you just as much — if not more — than the fees... Drop that Call: The Best Ways to Contact Your Bank Without a Phone Forget calling your bank. See which banks assist customers with live chat and social media. Tips How to Avoid the American Express Serve Monthly Fee Looking for ways to avoid paying the American Express Serve monthly fees? MyBankTracker Columnist, Simon Zhen, has a few hacks for you to sidestep them. When to Make the Switch From a Secured Credit Card to a Unsecured Card? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen When to Make the Switch From a Secured Credit Card to a Unsecured Card? You were told that to build or repair your credit score, a secured credit card was...