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.

U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Card 2025 Review Our review of the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Card looks at the card features and benefits that can help with financing purchases and consolidating debt. Oportun Personal Loans 2025 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Oportun Personal Loans 2025 Review Oportun is a personal lender that offers loans with no credit required. Oportun... Venmo 2025 Review: Should You Use It to Pay People? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Venmo 2025 Review: Should You Use It to Pay People? Venmo is a mobile app (owned by PayPal) that lets people pay other people and... What Are Mobile Check Deposit Limits at the Top U.S. Banks? Compare the mobile check deposit limits at the top U.S. banks, including daily limits and rolling 30-day limits. Coin Counting Machines Still Exist: Which Banks Have Them? Learn which banks offer coin-counting machines and the fees that customers and non-customers have to pay and compare them to serviced offered at supermarkets. Robinhood HOOD Week 2024 Transfer Bonuses Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Robinhood HOOD Week 2024 Transfer Bonuses Robinhood, the mobile-centric brokerage known for its commission-free trading... How to Save & Invest for Retirement Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Save & Invest for Retirement It's easy to get lost in the world of retirement planning. There are so many... Study: Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Do Not Trust Mobile Banking at All A study found that a large percentage of Americans do not trust mobile banking apps, despite heavy reliance on smartphones and tablet devices. Study: 1 in 5 Americans Spend More Time Planning Vacations vs. Managing Their Money A MyBankTracker survey finds that 1 in 5 Americans spend more time planning vacations than managing money, while 34% spend an equal amount of time on both. Are Banks Open on Thanksgiving Day? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Are Banks Open on Thanksgiving Day? Turkey day is just around the corner and you probably have better things to do...