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.

Review: Mutual of Omaha Bank Mortgage Loans MyBankTracker takes a look at Mutual of Omaha Bank's mortgage loan products and reviews them so you can make an informed decision. How to Pay Someone Else’s Credit Card Bill Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Pay Someone Else’s Credit Card Bill You may come across a situation where you are asked to help pay someone else’s... Which Credit Report Does Chase Pull? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Which Credit Report Does Chase Pull? Chase branch in Brooklyn, NY The credit report that Chase is most likely to pull... How to Recover Unclaimed Money from the Government There is an estimated $33 billion of unclaimed funds. Could some of it be yours? Here's how to recover unclaimed money. The Hidden Fee for Paying Off A Credit Card (Hint: Residual Interest) Nearing credit card payoff? Congratulations! Just make sure you don't let this sneaky fee stand in the way of your debt freedom and a positive credit score. How Out-of-Network Deposits Work at Allpoint ATMs Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Out-of-Network Deposits Work at Allpoint ATMs If you conduct your finances through an online bank, there’s one transaction that... What to Do With Old 401(k) Plans Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What to Do With Old 401(k) Plans You may be one of the many workers who’ve undergone changes with employment in the... Contributing to Roth IRA for Children: The Benefits of Starting Early While trying to figure out what to do with your retirement, it may seem strange to add your child's retirement plan to the list, but the earlier you start planning, the better. 5 Free Tax Return Preparation Methods Available to You Free tax return preparation is available to many American taxpayers - see which one's you may qualify for. Your Post Office Could Become More Like a Bank Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Your Post Office Could Become More Like a Bank Facing dire financial straits and staving off bankruptcy, the United State Postal...