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.

How to Correctly Search for Insurance Online Rethinking the "Allowance" Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Rethinking the "Allowance" For many kids, an allowance is the closest thing to a paycheck. Parents may give them... Tips for Understanding COBRA Insurance Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Tips for Understanding COBRA Insurance COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985) is an Act that regulates... What to Look For In An Insurance Policy Understanding the Types of Private Transactions Do You Qualify for Private Capital Markets? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Do You Qualify for Private Capital Markets? With an understanding of the private capital markets and the type of transactions... P2P Lending Woes: You Just Don’t Know Who to Trust Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen P2P Lending Woes: You Just Don’t Know Who to Trust As savings rates slip in recent years, I’ve been slowly ramping up my investments... Should You File a Tax Extension? Time to Underestimate Our Financial Goals 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...