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: Half of Americans Don’t Foresee a U.S. Recession Any Time Soon A study found that many Americans don't believe there will be a U.S. recession any time soon, despite the market signals and indicators of a declining economy. Study: Will Your Presidential Vote Depend on the Impact on Your Finances? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: Will Your Presidential Vote Depend on the Impact on Your Finances? The 2020 presidential election is weighing heavily on the minds of Americans,... Survey: Most Americans Plan to Save Their Tax Refunds in 2021 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Survey: Most Americans Plan to Save Their Tax Refunds in 2021 The 2021 tax season is likely to stand out from previous years as many Americans...