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.

Are Credit Card Balance Transfers a Good Idea? See the pros and cons with all the options first before signing up for a credit card balance transfer. Properly Closing Your Bank Account With a Big Bank Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Properly Closing Your Bank Account With a Big Bank Being caught in the commotion of the anti-big bank movement is no excuse for closing... Gen Y Likes Direct Deposit Due to Eco-Friendliness Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Gen Y Likes Direct Deposit Due to Eco-Friendliness More of the younger generation of workers are opting for direct deposit because it is... Save Money on Your Broadband Bill How to Avoid U.S. Bank Checking Account Monthly Fees Find out how you can avoid the monthly fees on U.S. Bank checking accounts, including tips on meeting fee waiver criteria. How the Federal Government Spends Your Tax Dollars: Infograph Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How the Federal Government Spends Your Tax Dollars: Infograph You've read about them, complained about them and paid them. Taxes annoy every... Most Expensive Zip Codes in America Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Most Expensive Zip Codes in America In need of relocation and looking for a nice place to settle down? Forbes has got you... Top 12 Up-And-Coming Cities How Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Works What All-in-One Banking Brings to the Table Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What All-in-One Banking Brings to the Table Personal finances can easily entail a web of accounts at this bank and that financial...