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.

Which Credit Report Does Chase Pull? Find out which of the major U.S. credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian or TransUnion, is used most often by Chase when approving a credit card or loan application. How to Recover Unclaimed Money from the Government Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Recover Unclaimed Money from the Government The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) is reporting... The Hidden Fee for Paying Off A Credit Card (Hint: Residual Interest) Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Hidden Fee for Paying Off A Credit Card (Hint: Residual Interest) Rob Marquardt / Flickr | https://www.flickr.com/photos/sometoast/3140570760/ There... What to Do With Old 401(k) Plans Contributing to Roth IRA for Children: The Benefits of Starting Early While trying to figure out what to do with your retirement, it may seem strange to add your child's retirement plan to the list, but the earlier you start planning, the better. 5 Free Tax Return Preparation Methods Available to You Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 5 Free Tax Return Preparation Methods Available to You USAG-Humphreys - Flickr |... Your Post Office Could Become More Like a Bank Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Your Post Office Could Become More Like a Bank Facing dire financial straits and staving off bankruptcy, the United State Postal... ATMs: When You Can’t Use a Branch There are easy ATM banking methods that won't require you to visit a bank branch to complete a financial transaction. How to Save on Your Disney Trip Using Easy Credit Card Perks Your dream Disney vacation is not going to be cheap. However, there are credit card benefits that you can use to save money. Maximize Your Investment Returns Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Maximize Your Investment Returns Managing rental property investments efficiently is imperative at this point to...