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.

How to Safeguard Against Child Identity Theft Teaching Teens How to Avoid "Burning Money" Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Teaching Teens How to Avoid "Burning Money" Without parental guidance or classroom instruction, teenagers can sometimes lack the... 3 Financial Services You Shouldn't Pay For Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 3 Financial Services You Shouldn't Pay For From promotional T-shirts to ballpoint pens — everyone loves getting free stuff. What... Budget Travel: How to Get the Most out of Your Dollar How to Avoid Card Skimmers No Cost Refinancing: Pros and Cons Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen No Cost Refinancing: Pros and Cons Buying a home can be a daunting experience because of all the extra financial... Short Sale Vs. Foreclosure: Which One is Better? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Short Sale Vs. Foreclosure: Which One is Better? In a time when foreclosures are looming over the real estate market, underwater... Funding Your Child's Start-Up: Pros and Cons 5 Biggest Entrepreneurial Mistakes Avoiding Charity Fraud in 7 Steps Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Avoiding Charity Fraud in 7 Steps Donating to a charity is a great way to give back to society. But your money might not...