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.

A Basic Guide to Trust Funds Identity Protection Tips Overview Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Identity Protection Tips Overview To catch a criminal you have to think like a criminal. We are not saying you should go... 5 Tips on How to Pay for Large Medical Bills Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 5 Tips on How to Pay for Large Medical Bills Visits to the doctor usually mean one thing: pain. Sometimes the thing that ends up... 8 Purchases You Should Not Buy Cheap or Used ertain things should not be purchased used, and smart spenders deserve to indulge in their savings every now and then. Check out these eight items you should pay full price for. Pros and Cons of Automatic Bill Payments Negotiate the Mortgage Rate on Your First Home Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Negotiate the Mortgage Rate on Your First Home You’re in the process of purchasing your first home and you’re feeling a little... What to do When You Lose Your Wallet? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What to do When You Lose Your Wallet? The horrific panic that sets in as you are frantically looking around for your lost... In Debt? Here's How to Slash Your Spending Why You Can't Get Approved: Commercial Real Estate Loans How Closing an Account Could Affect Your Credit Score Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Closing an Account Could Affect Your Credit Score Your credit score is an intangible asset that exhibits your financial credibility....