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.

The Best Short-Term Personal Loans in 2024 Find out which personal loan is the best for someone who needs a short-term personal loan. Compare lenders with low borrowing minimums and short borrowing periods. Where to Find Small Personal Loans Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Where to Find Small Personal Loans The typical personal loan will have a minimum borrowing amount -- meaning that’s... The Tax Advantages of Taking a HELOC Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Tax Advantages of Taking a HELOC The Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) offers an economical way of consolidating... Insider Secrets from a Chase Banker: How to Complain the Right Way Chase is a big bank that charges plenty of fees. But, there are many cases where Chase will remove a fee -- see which fees and charges can be waived. How to Invest in U.S. Series I Savings Bonds Learn the basics how to invest in Series I Savings Bonds, a viable savings product with low-risk and protection from inflation. What is an ACH Transfer? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What is an ACH Transfer? ACH transfers, or Automated Clearing House transfers, are transactions that are... How the IRS Collects Taxes You Owe Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How the IRS Collects Taxes You Owe If you thought debt collectors were pesky, the wrath of the Internal Revenue... What Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes How to Reduce Next Year's Income Taxes Major Life Milestones That Could Change Your Tax Situation Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Major Life Milestones That Could Change Your Tax Situation At the start of every tax filing season, one crucial question that always comes to...