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.

No Cost Refinancing: Pros and Cons Short Sale Vs. Foreclosure: Which One is Better? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Short Sale Vs. Foreclosure: Which One is Better? In a time when foreclosures are looming over the real estate market, underwater... Funding Your Child's Start-Up: Pros and Cons Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Funding Your Child's Start-Up: Pros and Cons The traditional connotation of the phrase, "Investing in Your Children," is paying or... 5 Biggest Entrepreneurial Mistakes Avoiding Charity Fraud in 7 Steps A Basic Guide to Trust Funds Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen A Basic Guide to Trust Funds The common perception of a trust fund is a large amount of money or property set aside... Identity Protection Tips Overview Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Identity Protection Tips Overview To catch a criminal you have to think like a criminal. We are not saying you should go... 5 Tips on How to Pay for Large Medical Bills While you really can't do much to offset the costs of health care, there are ways to be prepared and save. 8 Purchases You Should Not Buy Cheap or Used ertain things should not be purchased used, and smart spenders deserve to indulge in their savings every now and then. Check out these eight items you should pay full price for. Pros and Cons of Automatic Bill Payments Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Pros and Cons of Automatic Bill Payments Online banking, along with scheduled payments and transfers, has led to an...