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.

Why Expense-Tracking Often Ends in Failure What Tax Scams to Look Out For Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What Tax Scams to Look Out For Scammers will try to take advantage of any person in a vulnerable or confused... 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 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? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Is Your Tax Preparer Doing a Good Job? If you employ a tax preparer to handle your taxes each year, it is vital that you... 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... Guide to Home Equity Loans Learn how home equity loans work as a borrowing option for purposes such as home improvement projects, renovations, debt refinancing, or buying a second home. How to Get Back $450 from Your Travel Credit Card After a Flight Delay Trip delay reimbursement is a feature of the Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card that can help save money during travel. What a Near-Perfect FICO Score Looks Like and How You Can Get It Too Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What a Near-Perfect FICO Score Looks Like and How You Can Get It Too Does a perfect FICO score exist? No one has even seen one, if it is even possible...