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.

Insider Secrets from a Chase Banker: How to Complain the Right Way Chase is a big bank that charges plenty of fees. But, there are many cases where Chase will remove a fee -- see which fees and charges can be waived. How to Invest in U.S. Series I Savings Bonds Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Invest in U.S. Series I Savings Bonds Learn the basics how to invest in Series I Savings Bonds, a viable savings product... What is an ACH Transfer? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What is an ACH Transfer? ACH transfers, or Automated Clearing House transfers, are transactions that are... Are Banks Open on the Fourth of July? Are banks open on the Fourth of July? Get the holiday bank hours for the top banks in the U.S. How the IRS Collects Taxes You Owe What Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes There are few things in life more disappointing than finishing your income taxes... How to Reduce Next Year's Income Taxes Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Reduce Next Year's Income Taxes By taking steps now to reorganize your financial life, you can reduce your tax... Major Life Milestones That Could Change Your Tax Situation Find out which major life milestones can result in big changes to your tax filing season -- they could have an impact on the complexity of your taxes. What to Do If Your HELOC Is Frozen or Reduced? HELOC offers borrowers convenient access to a sizable line of credit at relatively low interest rates, homeowners might find their HELOC is suddenly being frozen or reduced. How to Finance a College Education with a HELOC Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Finance a College Education with a HELOC Giving a child a quality college education to equip them for a professional career...