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 & Where to Buy Your First Investment Stock Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How & Where to Buy Your First Investment Stock Deciding to invest money in the stock market can be a scary proposition. After... 6 Reasons to Open a Second Checking Account Looking to earn more interest and withdraw more money from your checking account? Maybe you should look into opening second checking account. How to Save and Invest Without a Company 401(k) File Your Tax Returns for Free With Free File Through the IRS Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen File Your Tax Returns for Free With Free File Through the IRS Tax season is underway and the Internal Revenue Service is, once again, offering its... Turned Down for An Account? Check Your ChexSystems Report Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Turned Down for An Account? Check Your ChexSystems Report Your money management mistakes could come back to bite you when you try to open a... How Multiple Goal Oriented Savings Accounts Help You Save Goal-oriented savings accounts can help organize your life and financial objectives. MyBankTracker breaks down goal-oriented savings accounts. How to Open a U.S. Bank Account When You're in Another Country Learn how you can open a U.S. bank account when you live in a foreign country. See what documents and information is needed when you do apply. Should You Keep Your Money in Your PayPal or Bank Account? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Should You Keep Your Money in Your PayPal or Bank Account? Your PayPal account can be used to hold funds, but can you really use it like a... How to Maximize Your Savings When Interest Rates Are Rising Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Maximize Your Savings When Interest Rates Are Rising When the U.S. economy is showing signs of improvement, the Federal Reserve may opt... 10 Ways to Avoid Checking Account Fees for Good If you find yourself paying for bank fees, you're wasting money. Check out the following 10 ways to avoid bank fees.