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 I Increased My Overall Credit Card Limits By 22 Percent Having a tough time getting credit limit increases? Here are some tips for how you can get them for American Express, Chase and Citi credit cards. What Amazon’s Checking Account Might Look Like Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What Amazon’s Checking Account Might Look Like Amazon may be the first place you think about when you’re online shopping, but can it... Banks Offer Assistance to Customers Affected by Coronavirus Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Banks Offer Assistance to Customers Affected by Coronavirus We aim to share the most up-to-date information as possible--still, please verify all... Can Credit Cards Help You With Trips Cancelled Due to Coronavirus? Banking Predictions for 2021: New Branches, Travel Comes Back, Overcrowded Market Take a look at the banking trends that took place in 2020 as the result of COVID-19 and the banking predictions for 2021, when the pandemic ends (hopefully). Bank of America Credit Card Customers Get Free FICO Credit Scores Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Bank of America Credit Card Customers Get Free FICO Credit Scores Bank of America is one of several large credit card companies to provide free FICO... Study: Work Burnout is Main Reason for Americans Quitting Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: Work Burnout is Main Reason for Americans Quitting The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 3.87 million Americans quitting their jobs in... The Best Mobile Apps for Filing Taxes in 2023 Find out which mobile apps are the best for preparing your tax returns right from the convenience of your smartphone. These apps are free and you can file without an accountant or computer. Can Your Friends Affect Your Chances of Getting a Loan? Study: Do You Spend More Time on Holiday Shopping or Money Management? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: Do You Spend More Time on Holiday Shopping or Money Management? With the holidays soon approaching, many consumers will hone in on the holiday...