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 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... Cash Back Rewards vs. Points Rewards: Pros and Cons Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Cash Back Rewards vs. Points Rewards: Pros and Cons Rewards programs are everywhere: They’re advertised by most credit card issuers, and... 4 Steps To Avoid Credit Card Debt If you’re new to having a card or just nervous about accumulating debt, take the following tips to learn how to manage your credit. What is Overdraft Protection and How Does it Work? You might be wondering if there is a way to avoid overdraft fees. Perhaps overdraft protection can help. How Secure Are Online Bank Websites? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Secure Are Online Bank Websites? The development and increasing popularity of online banking has been one of the...