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.

Survey Shows Checking Maintenance Fees Cost U.S. Households at Least $3.5 Billion in 2017 MyBankTracker conducted an ongoing survey regarding checking account usage during the calendar year of 2017 Survey: U.S. Households Paid More than $1 Billion in Checking Account Maintenance Fees in 2018 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Survey: U.S. Households Paid More than $1 Billion in Checking Account Maintenance Fees in 2018 For most people, a checking account is essential because it acts as the hub of... Survey Finds That 43% of Americans Have Less Than $500 for a Financial Emergency Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Survey Finds That 43% of Americans Have Less Than $500 for a Financial Emergency Whether it is a natural disaster, unexpected car repair, or job loss, an emergency... Study: Who Taught You the Most About Money? Study: Last-Minute Gift Shopping is the Biggest Financial Mistake During the Holiday Season A study found that the majority of Americans make the financial mistake of last-minute gift shopping during the holidays, which make it tough to find deals. Study: Cash Back is the Preferred Type of Credit Card Rewards Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: Cash Back is the Preferred Type of Credit Card Rewards When picking a credit card, it’s tough to resist the allure of big rewards.... Survey: Would You Rather Reveal Your Weight or Your Salary? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Survey: Would You Rather Reveal Your Weight or Your Salary? For many individuals, there's a level of discomfort when it comes to talking about... Study: Do You Hide Spending From Your Spouse or Partner This survey looks at how Americans in romantic relationships hide or share their spending habits and personal debt with their spouses or partners. Survey: U.S. Household Paid More Than $1.1 Billion in Checking Account Maintenance Fees in 2019 Survey: When Parents Plan to Start Teaching Their Kids About Money Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Survey: When Parents Plan to Start Teaching Their Kids About Money For children, a strong foundation in personal finance can lay the groundwork...