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.

Negotiate the Mortgage Rate on Your First Home What to do When You Lose Your Wallet? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What to do When You Lose Your Wallet? The horrific panic that sets in as you are frantically looking around for your lost... In Debt? Here's How to Slash Your Spending Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen In Debt? Here's How to Slash Your Spending Avoiding debt can be difficult. Getting out of it is even harder. Essentials such as... Why You Can't Get Approved: Commercial Real Estate Loans How Closing an Account Could Affect Your Credit Score If you're not using that credit card anymore, should you close it or keep it open? We dive deep to help you understand what's best to do for your credit score. How to Avoid Car Donation Scams, Earn a Tax Deduction Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Avoid Car Donation Scams, Earn a Tax Deduction Donating a car to charity seems like a win-win proposition. Ideally, the charity will... Should Your Family Rent or Buy a Home? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Should Your Family Rent or Buy a Home? If you’ve made enough money to start building a family and you’ve got a good college... 3 Tips for Turning Your Hobby Into an Extra Source of Income 4 Tips to Pick the Right Financial Planner Why to Consider a Prenup Before Marriage Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Why to Consider a Prenup Before Marriage "I do…under the condition you sign a prenup first." Not the most romantic proposal,...