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.

Paying Off Debt: Smallest Balances vs. Highest APRs How a Bank Shares Your Personal Information Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How a Bank Shares Your Personal Information Every year, you find a privacy notice from your bank in the mail and it gets dismissed... 3 Ways to Make Sure You 'Pay Yourself First' Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 3 Ways to Make Sure You 'Pay Yourself First' Your employer pays you and you pay your bills - with very little left for... Q&A: Taxes - Who Can I Claim As My Dependent? How Credit Score is Calculated by Equifax, Experian & Transunion Your FICO credit score can end up costing or saving you lots of money. Knowing how it's calculated can mean a difference of thousands of dollars. Your Rights Against Harassment By Debt Collectors Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Your Rights Against Harassment By Debt Collectors Debt collectors are often considered relentless hounds in search of your money.... How to Detect Counterfeit U.S. Bills Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Detect Counterfeit U.S. Bills The U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve, and Secret Service estimate that of the total... How to Safeguard Against Child Identity Theft Teaching Teens How to Avoid "Burning Money" 3 Financial Services You Shouldn't Pay For Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 3 Financial Services You Shouldn't Pay For From promotional T-shirts to ballpoint pens — everyone loves getting free stuff. What...