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.

Funding Your Child's Start-Up: Pros and Cons 5 Biggest Entrepreneurial Mistakes Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 5 Biggest Entrepreneurial Mistakes Listen up entrepreneurs: Right now might be the best time to launch a start-up, but... Avoiding Charity Fraud in 7 Steps Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Avoiding Charity Fraud in 7 Steps Donating to a charity is a great way to give back to society. But your money might not... A Basic Guide to Trust Funds Identity Protection Tips Overview 5 Tips on How to Pay for Large Medical Bills Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 5 Tips on How to Pay for Large Medical Bills Visits to the doctor usually mean one thing: pain. Sometimes the thing that ends up... 8 Purchases You Should Not Buy Cheap or Used Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 8 Purchases You Should Not Buy Cheap or Used The ever-growing popularity of buying ‘vintage,’ a.k.a. used items, is fueled by the... Pros and Cons of Automatic Bill Payments Negotiate the Mortgage Rate on Your First Home What to do When You Lose Your Wallet? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What to do When You Lose Your Wallet? The horrific panic that sets in as you are frantically looking around for your lost...