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.

Announcing the MyBankTracker Financial Product Awards for Q2 2017 Find out which bank accounts, including checking, savings, and CDs, are the best for consumers in the second quarter of 2017. ATMs: When You Can’t Use a Branch Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen ATMs: When You Can’t Use a Branch Bank branches are not always open and even if they are open, teller lines may be... How to Save on Your Disney Trip Using Easy Credit Card Perks Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Save on Your Disney Trip Using Easy Credit Card Perks Want to squeeze the most magic out of your visit to Disney’s Magic Kingdom -- and... Maximize Your Investment Returns Managing rental property investments efficiently is imperative in maximizing profit and minimizing loss for your financial future. Rental Property as an Investment Option Rental property investments are realistic and stable ways of building wealth, but there are things to consider before investing in an income property. How Parents Should Financially Prepare College-Bound Students Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Parents Should Financially Prepare College-Bound Students In just a few weeks, school begins. Among the plethora of things to worry about as... Cash Back Credit Cards that Gives More Back on All Purchases Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Cash Back Credit Cards that Gives More Back on All Purchases While some cash back credit cards get to flaunt their ridiculous amounts of cash back... Cash Back Credit Cards With Bonus Categories Cash back credit cards have bonus categories that rewards you with more cash on select purchases made on your card. Airline Card Worth the Annual Fee? Analyze Your Spending & Travel Habits Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Analyze Your Spending & Travel Habits Figuring out which travel card is right for you may require more work than you think....