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.

How a Bank Shares Your Personal Information 3 Ways to Make Sure You 'Pay Yourself First' Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 3 Ways to Make Sure You 'Pay Yourself First' Your employer pays you and you pay your bills - with very little left for... 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 Your FICO credit score can end up costing or saving you lots of money. Knowing how it's calculated can mean a difference of thousands of dollars. Your Rights Against Harassment By Debt Collectors How to Detect Counterfeit U.S. Bills Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Detect Counterfeit U.S. Bills The U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve, and Secret Service estimate that of the total... 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" 3 Financial Services You Shouldn't Pay For Budget Travel: How to Get the Most out of Your Dollar Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Budget Travel: How to Get the Most out of Your Dollar Whether you are a jet-setter or a first-time traveler, saving on travel is always a...