Kenny Zhu

About the Author

Kenny Zhu is an active CFA charterholder and former banking and investments marketing manager, and former investment analyst with over a decade of experience in the financial industry. His work has been featured in a variety of publications including LendingTree, MagnifyMoney, Finance of America Mortgage, LLC, and ValuePenguin.

The latest articles from Kenny Zhu

Family Finances

Guide to Houseboats: Definition and Key Characteristics

Kenny Zhu | July 07, 2026

Family Finances

How to Invest in Single-Family Rental Homes

Kenny Zhu | June 12, 2026

Family Finances

Mortgage Life Insurance: How Does It Work and Do You Really Need It?

Kenny Zhu | June 02, 2026

Family Finances

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Houseboat?

Kenny Zhu | May 27, 2026

Home Ownership

How Long Does It Take to Build a House?

Kenny Zhu | May 26, 2026

Financial Independence

15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Which One Should You Get?

Kenny Zhu | March 16, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

Guide To TFSAs

Kenny Zhu | January 08, 2026

Home Ownership

How Much Will a $500K Mortgage Cost per Month?

Kenny Zhu | December 15, 2025

Home Ownership

Zero- and Low-Down-Payment Mortgage Options

Kenny Zhu | December 05, 2025

Insurance

How Much Is Homeowners Insurance? Average Cost in Each State

Kenny Zhu | November 13, 2025

Insurance

What Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage?

Kenny Zhu | November 07, 2025

Insurance

How Much Is Renters Insurance 2026? Average Cost by State

Kenny Zhu | November 01, 2025

Home Ownership

How Much Will a $450K Mortgage Cost per Month?

Kenny Zhu | July 22, 2025

Growing Wealth

Interest Rate Options, Explained

Kenny Zhu | July 17, 2025

Insurance

How to Buy Homeowners Insurance in 2026

Kenny Zhu | July 15, 2025

Growing Wealth

Guide to Options Sweeps

Kenny Zhu | July 01, 2025

Growing Wealth

Guide to Risk Neutral Probability

Kenny Zhu | March 07, 2025

Growing Wealth

Rate of Return (RoR): Formula and Calculation Examples

Kenny Zhu | February 25, 2025

Growing Wealth

What Is an ESG Index? 5 ESG Indexes to Know

Kenny Zhu | February 06, 2025

Home Ownership

Investing in Duplexes: Is It a Good Idea?

Kenny Zhu | January 16, 2025

Home Ownership

What Is a Condo? Should You Buy or Rent?

Kenny Zhu | January 16, 2025

Home Ownership

How Much Does It Cost to Build a House? A Guide to Home Building Costs

Kenny Zhu | January 10, 2025

Home Ownership

Condo vs Apartment: What Are the Differences?

Kenny Zhu | January 09, 2025

Growing Wealth

Risks and Benefits of Margin Trading: Is It a Good Idea?

Kenny Zhu | December 06, 2024

Growing Wealth

9 ESG Metrics Investors Should Know

Kenny Zhu | November 27, 2024

Growing Wealth

Understanding ESG Frameworks: Definition and Types

Kenny Zhu | November 19, 2024

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