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 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. 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 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Contributing to Roth IRA for Children: The Benefits of Starting Early Although funding a Roth IRA might not spark much excitement, it is an investment... 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 The U.S. Postal Service may consider entering the financial industry with non-bank financial services that target the underserved population. Announcing the MyBankTracker Financial Product Awards for Q2 2017 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Announcing the MyBankTracker Financial Product Awards for Q2 2017 MyBankTracker announced the winners of our Product Awards for the second quarter... ATMs: When You Can’t Use a Branch Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen ATMs: When You Can’t Use a Branch Bank branches are not always open and even if they are open, teller lines may be... How to Save on Your Disney Trip Using Easy Credit Card Perks Your dream Disney vacation is not going to be cheap. However, there are credit card benefits that you can use to save money. Maximize Your Investment Returns Managing rental property investments efficiently is imperative in maximizing profit and minimizing loss for your financial future. Rental Property as an Investment Option Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Rental Property as an Investment Option Rental property investments are considered to be one of the more realistic approaches...