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.

How to Get a Near-Perfect FICO 9 Bankcard Score: One Woman's Story One woman, Nancy, shows her credit report to reveal how she got a near-perfect FICO 9 Bankcard Score of 873. Should You Open a Checking Account With a Brokerage vs. a Bank? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Should You Open a Checking Account With a Brokerage vs. a Bank? A free checking account is a rare sight among many of the nation’s largest... How to Save on the Costs of a Road Trip Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Save on the Costs of a Road Trip Coming out of the pandemic, it would be no surprise that some Americans may be... When an Online Business Checking Account Makes the Most Sense Learn about the key advantages of online business checking accounts and how they could be the better fit for your growing business. 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,...