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 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? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What Banks Do Not Charge a Monthly Service Fee? For the regular ATM user, fees can amount to a significant expense. While... 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 How to Set SMART Financial Goals How to Save Your Tax Refund in Series I U.S. Savings Bonds Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Save Your Tax Refund in Series I U.S. Savings Bonds Last year, the IRS reported that the agency received 22,520 tax returns requesting... 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... Should You Give Your Child an Allowance? 8 Tips to Teach Your Teen Smart Spending How to Create a Budget With 3 Simple Steps Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Create a Budget With 3 Simple Steps Budgeting is a simple way to monitor spending and an effective way to increase...