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.

Should You File a Tax Extension? Time to Underestimate Our Financial Goals Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Time to Underestimate Our Financial Goals Dream big, they say. Tell that to all the cynics who’ve abandoned the conventional... Common Employee Tax Benefits From Work Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Common Employee Tax Benefits From Work When considering a new job, it is important to not only consider the salary or... Why Expense-Tracking Often Ends in Failure What Tax Scams to Look Out For How Your Spending Can Have Tax Consequences Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Your Spending Can Have Tax Consequences The way you spend your money could have consequences when tax season comes around.... How I Make Extra Money with an eBay Store Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How I Make Extra Money with an eBay Store Ever since I could remember, I loved shopping. As a kid, weekends meant going to the... How to Transfer Money to Another Bank There are three main methods if you want to transfer money to another bank: ACH transfers, wire transfers, and third party providers. Is Your Tax Preparer Doing a Good Job? When and How to Start Saving for a Retirement Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen When and How to Start Saving for a Retirement Finally, you have a job, a reliable stream of income and you're taking the...