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.

Chase Customers Get Free FICO Credit Scores Find out how you can check your FICO credit score for free from Chase. It's becoming a more common credit card benefit. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Tips How to Avoid the American Express Serve Monthly Fee To consumers like you and me, monthly fees are the bane of financial accounts. If...