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.

Banking Predictions for 2024: Overdraft Changes, More Crypto, Savings Accounts In the 2024 edition of MyBankTracker's Banking predictions, we look at the possible trends for the banking industry and how they could affect consumer finances. New Hybrid Investments: Balance of Safety and Higher Returns Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen New Hybrid Investments: Balance of Safety and Higher Returns In the vast market of financial vehicles available to the average consumer,... Capital One MONEY Teen Checking Account 2024 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Capital One MONEY Teen Checking Account 2024 Review You want to open a bank account for your child? But where do you... Does Having Too Many Bank Accounts Hurt Your Credit Score? Multiple bank accounts don't necessarily hurt your credit score, but there are a few ways that they might. MyBankTracker breaks down how. Citi Double Cash Credit Card 2024 Review Earn a good cash back rate on all your spending with Citi Double Cash. It is simple without any bonus categories to worry about. CIT Bank 2024 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen CIT Bank 2024 Review CIT Bank is among the largest 50 U.S. banks and it also happens to be one of... The Best Credit Cards For a Honeymoon Travel Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Best Credit Cards For a Honeymoon Travel When you’re mapping out your wedding budget, one cost you don’t want to overlook... How to Buy Amex Membership Rewards Points Find out how you can easily buy extra American Express Membership® Rewards points to cover your flight, and how to decide if it's worth it to do so. How Many Bank Accounts Do You Need? 3 Best Gas Credit Cards to Help You Save at the Pump Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 3 Best Gas Credit Cards to Help You Save at the Pump To the drivers out there, you know what I mean when I say, “It doesn’t matter if...