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.

Study: Cash Back is the Preferred Type of Credit Card Rewards A year-long survey of consumer credit-card preferences finds that cash back rewards are favored over other types of rewards, such as miles and points. 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 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: Do You Hide Spending From Your Spouse or Partner Disparities in financial habits and outlook are sources of tension for couples.... 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 Find out when parents taught, or plan to teach, their kids about money and personal finance and whether they believe a course should be taught in school. Survey: Americans Became More in Control of Their Finances During the Pandemic Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Survey: Americans Became More in Control of Their Finances During the Pandemic There’s no doubt that the pandemic kicked off a period of financial uncertainty. It... Study: What Are Americans’ Biggest Financial Concerns During the Coronavirus Crisis? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: What Are Americans’ Biggest Financial Concerns During the Coronavirus Crisis? The global pandemic around the coronavirus is responsible for financial stress... Study: How Common is Financial Stress in a Romantic Relationship? Find out what is the biggest source of financial stress among couples and the effects of money problems on romantic relationships. Study: Consumers Wanted to Deposit More in Savings in 2020 A year-long MyBankTracker survey found that more Americans sought to deposit more money into savings. Survey: Millennials Just as Likely as Gen Xers to Use Personal Loans Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Survey: Millennials Just as Likely as Gen Xers to Use Personal Loans Personal loans are installment loans that can typically be used for nearly any...