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.

The Importance of a High Yield Savings Account Amid a Booming Stock Market Learn why a high-yield savings account remains a key part of your financial setup even when the stock market is booming and you're getting great returns. 4 Steps to Getting a Credit Limit Increase Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 4 Steps to Getting a Credit Limit Increase Most credit card issuers offering small spending limits to new customers,... Are Your Parents Secretly Rich? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Are Your Parents Secretly Rich? The family’s financial situation is not an everyday topic of conversation between... 6 Ways to Improve Your Haggling Strategy Paying Off Debt: Smallest Balances vs. Highest APRs How a Bank Shares Your Personal Information Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How a Bank Shares Your Personal Information Every year, you find a privacy notice from your bank in the mail and it gets dismissed... 3 Ways to Make Sure You 'Pay Yourself First' Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 3 Ways to Make Sure You 'Pay Yourself First' Your employer pays you and you pay your bills - with very little left for... Q&A: Taxes - Who Can I Claim As My Dependent? Your Rights Against Harassment By Debt Collectors How to Detect Counterfeit U.S. Bills Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Detect Counterfeit U.S. Bills The U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve, and Secret Service estimate that of the total...