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.

3 Ways to Make Sure You 'Pay Yourself First' Q&A: Taxes - Who Can I Claim As My Dependent? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Q&A: Taxes - Who Can I Claim As My Dependent? Not every taxpayer has a clear-cut guide for claiming others as their... How Credit Score is Calculated by Equifax, Experian & Transunion Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Credit Score is Calculated by Equifax, Experian & Transunion Your FICO credit score is a number that can end up costing you lots of money or... Your Rights Against Harassment By Debt Collectors How to Detect Counterfeit U.S. Bills How to Safeguard Against Child Identity Theft Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Safeguard Against Child Identity Theft As we get older, we learn to protect our Social Security number from criminals who... Teaching Teens How to Avoid "Burning Money" Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Teaching Teens How to Avoid "Burning Money" Without parental guidance or classroom instruction, teenagers can sometimes lack the... 3 Financial Services You Shouldn't Pay For Budget Travel: How to Get the Most out of Your Dollar How to Avoid Card Skimmers Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Avoid Card Skimmers Every time you withdraw money, fill your car with gas or use a payment card, you are...