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 Avoid Car Donation Scams, Earn a Tax Deduction Should Your Family Rent or Buy a Home? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Should Your Family Rent or Buy a Home? If you’ve made enough money to start building a family and you’ve got a good college... 3 Tips for Turning Your Hobby Into an Extra Source of Income Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 3 Tips for Turning Your Hobby Into an Extra Source of Income Wouldn’t it be great if you could relax and make a bit of extra income? Technology... 4 Tips to Pick the Right Financial Planner Why to Consider a Prenup Before Marriage How Much Does it Cost to Own a Dog? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Much Does it Cost to Own a Dog? You may have waited your entire life for the opportunity to purchase a pup. Now that... Top 10 Most Common Causes of Debt Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Top 10 Most Common Causes of Debt With things as tough as they are in the current economy it might seem like everyone is... How to Avoid High Credit Card Fees Are You Middle Or Working Class? 10 Ways to Assess Your Class Standing How to Get a Credit Card Without Credit History Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Get a Credit Card Without Credit History You’re done with college and you’ve secured a job. Now you just need to pay your...