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.

Avoid Debit Card Fraud By Not Swiping At These Places Being a victim of debit card fraud is avoidable by not swiping your debit card at these places, which could lead to credit card fraud. What Are Bonds and How to Invest in Bonds? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What Are Bonds and How to Invest in Bonds? A bond is a debt security, similar to an I.O.U. There are several ways to invest in... Three Ridiculous Retirement Mistakes Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Three Ridiculous Retirement Mistakes People make mistakes. There’s no avoiding it. The key to success in retirement... How to Create a Budget? There is no on-size-fits-all type of budget. When creating a budget you need to tailor it to your needs and financial goals. Should I Rent or Buy? Understanding Buy and Hold Investment Strategy Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Understanding Buy and Hold Investment Strategy The “buy and hold” investment strategy is when an investor purchases stocks and... Choose a Credit Card Based on Your Lifestyle Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Choose a Credit Card Based on Your Lifestyle Credit cards are like clothes in some ways. Some are sexy, some are boring, some... 4 Alternative Ways to Measure Your Creditworthiness Is Peer-to-Peer Lending for You? Peer-to-peer loans can be great during times when banks are tight on credit. P2P lending is the idea of loaning or accepting money from the average person for a high rate of return. How to Handle Asset Allocation Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Handle Asset Allocation Establishing a diversified investment portfolio is the go-to method for balancing...