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.

Discover it Cash Back Vs. Citi Double Cash Card Review: Which is Better? Use our review of the Discover it Cash Back Vs. the Citi® Double Cash Card to choose the best cash back option. Find rates, fees, and rewards to help decide. New JetBlue Credit Cards Offer More Miles & Perks After Leaving Amex Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen New JetBlue Credit Cards Offer More Miles & Perks After Leaving Amex One year after announcing that it decided to end its partnership with American... Compare United Airlines Rewards Credit Cards: The MileagePlus Explorer vs. Club Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Compare United Airlines Rewards Credit Cards: The MileagePlus Explorer vs. Club As the second largest airline in North America, United Airlines serves 140 million... Capital One Platinum Secured vs. First Progress Platinum Elite MasterCard Which is better: Capital One Platinum Secured or First Progress Platinum Elite MasterCard® Secured Card? We put the facts together to help you decide. Discover it Vs. Chase Freedom Credit Card: Which is Better for Cash Back on Your Shopping? We reviewed the Discover it® and Chase Freedom® to help you choose the best cash back credit card for you. Find rates, rewards & more to help you decide. Discover it Student Cash Back vs. Journey Student Credit Card from Capital One Credit Card Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Discover it Student Cash Back vs. Journey Student Credit Card from Capital One Credit Card Decisions, decisions. You’re already swamped with many aspects of college life,... CIT Bank Savings Connect 2024 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen CIT Bank Savings Connect 2024 Review The motivation to reach a savings goal is commendable until you discover that many... U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Card 2024 Review: Extended Intro APR Period Our review of the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Card looks at the card features and benefits that can help with financing purchases and consolidating debt. Oportun Personal Loans 2024 Review: For Borrowers With No Credit Our review of Oportun personal loans analyzes the borrowing amounts, repayment periods, interest rates and fees for borrowers with no credit history. Venmo 2024 Review: Should You Use It to Pay People? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Venmo 2024 Review: Should You Use It to Pay People? Venmo is a mobile app (owned by PayPal) that lets people pay other people and...