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.

Choose a Credit Card Based on Your Lifestyle Credit cards are like clothes. Not all work well for everyone and choosing the right credit card for your lifestyle will go along way. 4 Alternative Ways to Measure Your Creditworthiness Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 4 Alternative Ways to Measure Your Creditworthiness The current model of judging a consumer’s credit risk has been repeatedly called a bad... Is Peer-to-Peer Lending for You? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Is Peer-to-Peer Lending for You? With bank credit so tight, and returns in the market so low, many investors and... How to Handle Asset Allocation What is a Mutual Fund? Understand the Costs of a Mutual Fund Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Understand the Costs of a Mutual Fund Like many businesses, mutual fund companies have to pay the costs of operating. Many... How to Claim Your Insurance After an Accident Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Claim Your Insurance After an Accident Accidents can be a terrifying experience for everyone involved.  Adrenaline takes over... 4 Stages of Life I Should Consider Life Insurance How to Correctly Search for Insurance Online Rethinking the "Allowance" Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Rethinking the "Allowance" For many kids, an allowance is the closest thing to a paycheck. Parents may give them...