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.

Boost Returns With a CD Ladder Using a CD Ladder will help you increase your savings and return on your money. 4 Tips How to Avoid Checking Overdraft Fees Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 4 Tips How to Avoid Checking Overdraft Fees To prevent that already expensive $4 cup of coffee from becoming a $39 cup of... What to do When Your Bank Fails? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What to do When Your Bank Fails? Learning that your bank has failed would certainly trigger concern for most... How to Mint a Money-Savvy Child Making wise money decisions is important at all stages of life, but it becomes even more crucial when you enter parenthood. Learn how to Raise a Money-Savvy Child. What Banks Do Not Charge a Monthly Service Fee? What Happens to Inactive Bank Accounts Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What Happens to Inactive Bank Accounts Having a bank account go dormant may be a rare occurrence, but it happens to many... What Happens When a Bank Fails Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What Happens When a Bank Fails "Bank Failure" is a pretty self explanatory phrase, and with 129 bank failures on the... How to Set SMART Financial Goals How to Save Your Tax Refund in Series I U.S. Savings Bonds Find out how you can use your tax refund to purchase Series I savings bonds from the U.S. Treasury as an additional way that you can grow savings. Saving for College: Coverdell Education Savings Account or 529 College Savings Plan? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Saving for College: Coverdell Education Savings Account or 529 College Savings Plan? Getting a head start on saving for your child’s college education is an important step...