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.

Bank of America Credit Card Customers Get Free FICO Credit Scores Bank of America announced that it would give out free FICO credit scores to credit card customers later in 2015. 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 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Best Mobile Apps for Filing Taxes in 2023 It arrives like clockwork every April: tax time. With how complicated the American... Can Your Friends Affect Your Chances of Getting a Loan? Study: Do You Spend More Time on Holiday Shopping or Money Management? A MyBankTracker.com survey ask American consumers whether they focus more on gift shopping or money management during the holiday season. Survey Shows Checking Maintenance Fees Cost U.S. Households at Least $3.5 Billion in 2017 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 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... 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 A MyBankTracker survey finds that 4 out of 10 Americans have less than $500 for an emergency and 1 of 10 American don't even know what an emergency fund is. Study: Who Taught You the Most About Money? Study: Last-Minute Gift Shopping is the Biggest Financial Mistake During the Holiday Season Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: Last-Minute Gift Shopping is the Biggest Financial Mistake During the Holiday Season The holiday season is a time for family traditions and...