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.

What is a Mutual Fund? Understand the Costs of a Mutual Fund Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Understand the Costs of a Mutual Fund Like many businesses, mutual fund companies have to pay the costs of operating. Many... How to Claim Your Insurance After an Accident Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Claim Your Insurance After an Accident Accidents can be a terrifying experience for everyone involved.  Adrenaline takes over... 4 Stages of Life I Should Consider Life Insurance 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...