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.

Where to Find Small Personal Loans Find out where you can find small personal loans when you just need a little bit of extra money to get by. Compare your options from banks, credit unions, and online lenders to see which one offers the small-dollar personal loan that fits your needs. 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 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Insider Secrets from a Chase Banker: How to Complain the Right Way Don't make it a habit to overspend with a debit card -- it can be... 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? Learn more about ACH transfers, which are common for moving funds between bank accounts electronically. 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 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes There are few things in life more disappointing than finishing your income taxes... How to Reduce Next Year's Income Taxes Major Life Milestones That Could Change Your Tax Situation Find out which major life milestones can result in big changes to your tax filing season -- they could have an impact on the complexity of your taxes. How to Finance a College Education with a HELOC Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Finance a College Education with a HELOC Giving a child a quality college education to equip them for a professional career...