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.

Rental Property as an Investment Option Rental property investments are realistic and stable ways of building wealth, but there are things to consider before investing in an income property. How Parents Should Financially Prepare College-Bound Students Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Parents Should Financially Prepare College-Bound Students In just a few weeks, school begins. Among the plethora of things to worry about as... Cash Back Credit Cards that Gives More Back on All Purchases Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Cash Back Credit Cards that Gives More Back on All Purchases While some cash back credit cards get to flaunt their ridiculous amounts of cash back... Cash Back Credit Cards With Bonus Categories Cash back credit cards have bonus categories that rewards you with more cash on select purchases made on your card. Airline Card Worth the Annual Fee? Analyze Your Spending & Travel Habits Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Analyze Your Spending & Travel Habits Figuring out which travel card is right for you may require more work than you think.... What If I Want to Continue Working In Retirement? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What If I Want to Continue Working In Retirement? It's a plain fact of life that millions haven't saved enough for retirement. The... Young Homebuyers Reveal Headaches & Feats What to Do If You Suspect a Fake Cashier’s Check MyBankTracker's Simon Zhen explains how cashier's check scams work and how to keep from being a victim. Read more here. Social Security 'Sent' Payment to Old Bank Account Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Social Security 'Sent' Payment to Old Bank Account Q: Since we moved back to Brazil, our bank account was changed to another bank...