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.

Are Banks Open on Thanksgiving Day? Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday -- many government agencies, post offices and the stock market are closed. But, are banks open? How Far Would You Go to Get Rid of Your Student Debt? [Infographic] Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Far Would You Go to Get Rid of Your Student Debt? [Infographic] The dire situation of student loan debt is no mystery to the millions of Americans who... Are Banks Open on the Fourth of July? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Are Banks Open on the Fourth of July? Independence Day is one of the major U.S. holidays and that means many Americans... Free Credit Score Alternatives Through Equifax, Experian, and Transunion MyBankTracker lists three companies (Equifax, Transunion, Experian) that can offer you a free alternative credit score and why they're worth checking out. How to Apply for an IRS Tax Filing Extension for Free - Form 4868 Study: How Much Money Would You Lend to Family or Close Friends? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: How Much Money Would You Lend to Family or Close Friends? When a family member or close friend asks you to borrow some money, it’s often a... Study: More Than Half of Americans Do Not Put Spare Change to Good Use Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: More Than Half of Americans Do Not Put Spare Change to Good Use When you spend with cash, you’re inevitably going to accumulate change. As those... U.S. Bank Overdraft and Checking Fee Policies U.S. Bank is making changes to their overdraft fees and checking fee waivers. Learn about how those changes will impact you here. How to Earn More Interest With CD Ladder Strategies How to Measure Your Wealth & Net Worth Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Measure Your Wealth & Net Worth A humorous quote of Bob Hope goes "A bank is a place that will lend you money if...