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.

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 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Open an IRA Retirement Account In 10 Minutes This past weekend, a friend finally mustered up the willpower to open an IRA, but... 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 More credit cards are getting free FICO credit scores, which help determine your creditworthiness to lenders. See all the cards that offer them for free. 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 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What Checking Accounts to Choose After College It’s one thing when you not longer qualify for a free student checking... 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 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 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 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...