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.

5 Online Tax Prep Programs Compared 5 Ways to Tackle Your Finances During Lent Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 5 Ways to Tackle Your Finances During Lent Already failed to keep up with your New Year’s financial resolutions? Don’t fret.... Why You Shouldn't Close Your Capital One 360 Account Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Why You Shouldn't Close Your Capital One 360 Account In the world of investing, one core principle that investors abide by is to sell a... Online Banking: Manage Accounts From Home Here are some online banking tips that will make it easier for your to manage your accounts from your home. Equip Yourself to Monitor Changes in Credit Scores There are many free credit-monitoring tools at your disposal. Use them to track your progress when you're trying to rebuild credit. How I Increased My Overall Credit Card Limits By 22 Percent Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How I Increased My Overall Credit Card Limits By 22 Percent Increasing your credit card limit is one of the easiest ways that you can boost your... 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 Find out which banks are offering assistance and financial relief to customers who are affected by the coronavirus. Can Credit Cards Help You With Trips Cancelled Due to Coronavirus? Banking Predictions for 2021: New Branches, Travel Comes Back, Overcrowded Market Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Banking Predictions for 2021: New Branches, Travel Comes Back, Overcrowded Market 2021 End-Year Update At the end of 2021, let’s see how we’re doing with our...