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.

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,... How Much Does it Cost to Own a Dog? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Much Does it Cost to Own a Dog? You may have waited your entire life for the opportunity to purchase a pup. Now that... Top 10 Most Common Causes of Debt A tough economy certainly doesn't help people avoid debt, but even when times are good debt is a real problem for some. Here are the top 10 causes of debt. How to Avoid High Credit Card Fees Are You Middle Or Working Class? 10 Ways to Assess Your Class Standing Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Are You Middle Or Working Class? 10 Ways to Assess Your Class Standing The recession has caused individuals and families from every class to reevaluate their... How to Get a Credit Card Without Credit History Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Get a Credit Card Without Credit History You’re done with college and you’ve secured a job. Now you just need to pay your... Top 5 Richest Dropouts You Haven't Heard Of Could you imagine never graduating from middle school and going on to making millions? It is possible as 5 of the richest dropouts have shown. How a Reverse Mortgage Works for Seniors More people are turning to reverse mortgages to bring in fresh funds in these hard financial times. MyBankTracker breaks down how a reverse mortgage works. Sounds Too Good to be True? It Probably Is: How to Avoid Investment Scams Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Sounds Too Good to be True? It Probably Is: How to Avoid Investment Scams In these sensitive economic times it seems like everyone is searching for ways to...