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.

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... No Cost Refinancing: Pros and Cons Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen No Cost Refinancing: Pros and Cons Buying a home can be a daunting experience because of all the extra financial... Short Sale Vs. Foreclosure: Which One is Better? Funding Your Child's Start-Up: Pros and Cons 5 Biggest Entrepreneurial Mistakes Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 5 Biggest Entrepreneurial Mistakes Listen up entrepreneurs: Right now might be the best time to launch a start-up, but... Avoiding Charity Fraud in 7 Steps Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Avoiding Charity Fraud in 7 Steps Donating to a charity is a great way to give back to society. But your money might not... A Basic Guide to Trust Funds Identity Protection Tips Overview 5 Tips on How to Pay for Large Medical Bills Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 5 Tips on How to Pay for Large Medical Bills Visits to the doctor usually mean one thing: pain. Sometimes the thing that ends up...