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.

Free Credit Score Alternatives Through Equifax, Experian, and Transunion MyBankTracker lists three companies (Equifax, Transunion, Experian) that can offer you a free alternative credit score and why they're worth checking out. How to Apply for an IRS Tax Filing Extension for Free - Form 4868 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Apply for an IRS Tax Filing Extension for Free - Form 4868 Not expecting to file your return by the deadline? You can apply for an extension, but... Study: How Much Money Would You Lend to Family or Close Friends? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: How Much Money Would You Lend to Family or Close Friends? When a family member or close friend asks you to borrow some money, it’s often a... AmONE Personal Loans 2024 Review Read MyBankTracker's editorial review of the AmONE platform for finding personal loans, including what it can do for you as well as some pros and cons. Savings+ By Wysh 2024 Review: A High-Yield Savings + Life Insurance Combo Our review of Savings+ By Wysh looks at the account's compelling combination of high-yield savings and life insurance with no medical exam required. Study: More Than Half of Americans Do Not Put Spare Change to Good Use Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: More Than Half of Americans Do Not Put Spare Change to Good Use When you spend with cash, you’re inevitably going to accumulate change. As those... U.S. Bank Overdraft and Checking Fee Policies Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen U.S. Bank Overdraft and Checking Fee Policies U.S. Bank app When you have a bank account with one of the biggest banks in the... How to Earn More Interest With CD Ladder Strategies Robinhood Brokerage 2024 Review Robinhood is a mobile-focused brokerage that doesn't charge a commission fee to trade. Find out if this investing platform worth using based on the fees, trading benefits, margin rules, research tools, online/mobile experience, and more. How to Measure Your Wealth & Net Worth Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Measure Your Wealth & Net Worth A humorous quote of Bob Hope goes "A bank is a place that will lend you money if...