Amy Tokic
Amy Tokic is an SEO content editor for Money.ca. She holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of Windsor. Amy is an award-winning author and has been writing professionally for 15 years, publishing articles in the lifestyle and health sectors.
She has been a guest on numerous podcasts and quoted in publications such as the Toronto Star, PopSugar, and Martha Stewart Living. In her free time, Amy loves perusing used book and record stores, and chasing squirrels with wild abandon (a habit attributed to spending too much time with her pooches). You can read about her antics on ThatFluffingDog.com.
EXPERIENCE
-
WWise PublishingAssociate Editor 2023–Present
Amy Tokic's Expertise
Amy's favourite resources
1
CBC
More from Amy Tokic
LATEST
News • 5h ago
P.E.I. hotels hit record bookings as more Canadians travel domestically — but souvenir shops tell a different story
P.E.I. hotels and events are booking up fast this fall, but visitors are spending more carefully once they arrive — here's what that means if you're planning a Maritime trip
News • 5h ago
P.E.I. hotels hit record bookings as more Canadians travel domestically — but souvenir shops tell a different story
P.E.I. hotels and events are booking up fast this fall, but visitors are spending more carefully once they arrive — here's what that means if you're planning a Maritime trip
Mortgages • 7h ago
Is my mortgage safe as Canada-U.S. trade tensions rise? Despite stress, bank CEOs say overall outlook is positive
Canada's top bank CEOs say credit conditions remain generally positive despite the escalating trade war — here's what that actually means for Canadian homeowners and their mortgages
Mortgages • 7h ago
Is my mortgage safe as Canada-U.S. trade tensions rise? Despite stress, bank CEOs say overall outlook is positive
Canada's top bank CEOs say credit conditions remain generally positive despite the escalating trade war — here's what that actually means for Canadian homeowners and their mortgages
Investing • 7h ago
BCSC alleges firm spent $2.6M from 85 investors on a Rolex, rent and personal training — the Ponzi red flags to know
A BC firm is accused of funding a Rolex and rent with investor funds — here's the red flag to watch for before you invest
Investing • 7h ago
BCSC alleges firm spent $2.6M from 85 investors on a Rolex, rent and personal training — the Ponzi red flags to know
A BC firm is accused of funding a Rolex and rent with investor funds — here's the red flag to watch for before you invest
Managing Money • Sep 24
Workers in 5 provinces get minimum wage raises Oct. 1 — but up to 35 cents of every extra dollar vanishes to deductions
Five provinces raise minimum wage on October 1 — Here's how much of that raise survives federal and provincial tax, CPP and EI, and what to do with what's left
Managing Money • Sep 24
Workers in 5 provinces get minimum wage raises Oct. 1 — but up to 35 cents of every extra dollar vanishes to deductions
Five provinces raise minimum wage on October 1 — Here's how much of that raise survives federal and provincial tax, CPP and EI, and what to do with what's left
Real Estate • Sep 24
62% of Canadians want tiny or modular homes but municipal zoning rules still block most projects
A new Meridian Credit Union report finds 62% of Canadians would consider a tiny, modular or prefab home — but zoning, financing and labour shortages keep many of those homes off the market
Real Estate • Sep 24
62% of Canadians want tiny or modular homes but municipal zoning rules still block most projects
A new Meridian Credit Union report finds 62% of Canadians would consider a tiny, modular or prefab home — but zoning, financing and labour shortages keep many of those homes off the market
Banking • Sep 24
CDIC covers up to $100K per category — how to protect your cash as the trade war rattles markets
As Prime Minister Mark Carney warns of more trade war fallout, here's how to check that your cash is CDIC insured — and which safe haven pays the best return
Banking • Sep 24
CDIC covers up to $100K per category — how to protect your cash as the trade war rattles markets
As Prime Minister Mark Carney warns of more trade war fallout, here's how to check that your cash is CDIC insured — and which safe haven pays the best return
Investing • Sep 24
Canada bans mutual fund redemption fees on Oct. 1, 2026 — but pre-2022 DSC investors may still owe exit charges
Starting October 1, fund companies can no longer charge you a fee to redeem your own units — but funds bought before June 2022 may still carry one
Investing • Sep 24
Canada bans mutual fund redemption fees on Oct. 1, 2026 — but pre-2022 DSC investors may still owe exit charges
Starting October 1, fund companies can no longer charge you a fee to redeem your own units — but funds bought before June 2022 may still carry one
Employment • Sep 23
A 32-hour workweek could slash hourly workers' pay by 20% — why 'fewer hours, same paycheque' isn't guaranteed
A U.S. proposal to shorten the workweek without cutting pay sounds appealing, but experts say the fine print could leave Canadian hourly workers earning less — here's what to watch for
Employment • Sep 23
A 32-hour workweek could slash hourly workers' pay by 20% — why 'fewer hours, same paycheque' isn't guaranteed
A U.S. proposal to shorten the workweek without cutting pay sounds appealing, but experts say the fine print could leave Canadian hourly workers earning less — here's what to watch for
Managing Money • Sep 23
RBC finds 51% of Canadian parents gave adult kids an average of $6,151 last year — and 19% still help kids aged 35 to 40
A new RBC survey finds parents gave an average of $6,151 to their adult children last year — here's how to help without derailing your own retirement
Managing Money • Sep 23
RBC finds 51% of Canadian parents gave adult kids an average of $6,151 last year — and 19% still help kids aged 35 to 40
A new RBC survey finds parents gave an average of $6,151 to their adult children last year — here's how to help without derailing your own retirement
Managing Money • Sep 22
Adidas and Tim Hortons launch a 9-piece Tims Run Club collection — the full look costs nearly $580
Tim Hortons and adidas are launching a limited-edition Tims Run Club collection on September 24 — buying the whole look could run close to $580, so here's what to know before you shop the drop
Managing Money • Sep 22
Adidas and Tim Hortons launch a 9-piece Tims Run Club collection — the full look costs nearly $580
Tim Hortons and adidas are launching a limited-edition Tims Run Club collection on September 24 — buying the whole look could run close to $580, so here's what to know before you shop the drop
News • Sep 22
Ontario woman hands over $96K to psychic who claimed evil spirits would paralyze and kill her
A Milton, ON, woman gave a psychic $96,000 — her entire life savings — after he warned evil spirits would make her sick, paralyzed and dead unless she paid to have them removed
News • Sep 22
Ontario woman hands over $96K to psychic who claimed evil spirits would paralyze and kill her
A Milton, ON, woman gave a psychic $96,000 — her entire life savings — after he warned evil spirits would make her sick, paralyzed and dead unless she paid to have them removed
News • Sep 22
Diesel crosses $2.75 a litre in Canada, up 80% in a year — and grocery inflation could climb 0.6 points next
Higher diesel is squeezing farmers during harvest, and economists say the added cost is already working its way toward store shelves.
News • Sep 22
Diesel crosses $2.75 a litre in Canada, up 80% in a year — and grocery inflation could climb 0.6 points next
Higher diesel is squeezing farmers during harvest, and economists say the added cost is already working its way toward store shelves.
Managing Money • Sep 22
Who regulates the 'buy Canadian' apps — and what it means for your household?
Unregulated apps aimed at helping shoppers ‘buy Canadian’ offer conflicting scores. Here’s why why there isn’t one single score — and how you can shop with assurance.
Managing Money • Sep 22
Who regulates the 'buy Canadian' apps — and what it means for your household?
Unregulated apps aimed at helping shoppers ‘buy Canadian’ offer conflicting scores. Here’s why why there isn’t one single score — and how you can shop with assurance.
Real Estate • 16078 views
Metro Vancouver developers file dozens of lawsuits against presale condo buyers who bail — losses far exceed deposits
Metro Vancouver developers are suing presale buyers who walk away from underwater contracts — here's what buyers risk beyond their deposit, and how to protect yourself
Real Estate • 16078 views
Metro Vancouver developers file dozens of lawsuits against presale condo buyers who bail — losses far exceed deposits
Metro Vancouver developers are suing presale buyers who walk away from underwater contracts — here's what buyers risk beyond their deposit, and how to protect yourself
News • 3389 views
Canada West Foundation pegs Alberta separation at $200B, with per capita debt tripling to $95,000
A new report pegs the setup cost of Alberta independence at more than $200 billion, plus $50 billion a year after that — and per-Albertan debt could triple
News • 3389 views
Canada West Foundation pegs Alberta separation at $200B, with per capita debt tripling to $95,000
A new report pegs the setup cost of Alberta independence at more than $200 billion, plus $50 billion a year after that — and per-Albertan debt could triple
Managing Money • 19199 views
71% of Canadians now compare grocery prices across stores as food inflation outpaces CPI for 18 straight months
Grocery prices have outpaced overall inflation for a year and a half — here's how Canadian shoppers are comparing prices, switching to private label and stretching every grocery trip
Managing Money • 19199 views
71% of Canadians now compare grocery prices across stores as food inflation outpaces CPI for 18 straight months
Grocery prices have outpaced overall inflation for a year and a half — here's how Canadian shoppers are comparing prices, switching to private label and stretching every grocery trip
Auto • 1213 views
He sold his SUV 15 years ago — then got a $1,130 towing bill for it
Mario Iamundo paid $1,130 for a truck he hasn't seen in 15 years — because the buyer never transferred the ownership. Here's how to protect yourself when you sell a car
Auto • 1213 views
He sold his SUV 15 years ago — then got a $1,130 towing bill for it
Mario Iamundo paid $1,130 for a truck he hasn't seen in 15 years — because the buyer never transferred the ownership. Here's how to protect yourself when you sell a car
News • 2615 views
CRTC forces internet providers to reveal real evening speeds and post-promo prices starting March 2027
Starting in March 2027, internet providers must show real evening speeds and the price you'll pay once a promotion ends. Here's what the change means for your bill, and what to watch for right now
News • 2615 views
CRTC forces internet providers to reveal real evening speeds and post-promo prices starting March 2027
Starting in March 2027, internet providers must show real evening speeds and the price you'll pay once a promotion ends. Here's what the change means for your bill, and what to watch for right now
Employment • 2540 views
34,000 federal workers can't fit in the office 4 days a week — and the extra commute costs are piling up
About 34,000 federal employees still can't meet the 4-day in-office rule due to a lack of desks — here's what the extra commute could cost once your department catches up
Employment • 2540 views
34,000 federal workers can't fit in the office 4 days a week — and the extra commute costs are piling up
About 34,000 federal employees still can't meet the 4-day in-office rule due to a lack of desks — here's what the extra commute could cost once your department catches up
Real Estate • 2050 views
Renters in Montreal built 48% more wealth than homeowners over 19 years, PWL Capital study finds
New data shows disciplined renters in some Canadian cities build as much wealth as homeowners — but the strategy only pays off if you actually invest what you save
Real Estate • 2050 views
Renters in Montreal built 48% more wealth than homeowners over 19 years, PWL Capital study finds
New data shows disciplined renters in some Canadian cities build as much wealth as homeowners — but the strategy only pays off if you actually invest what you save
News • 4043 views
Guelph employee allegedly stole $200,000 from two hospitality businesses using fake invoices and phantom deposits
A 41-year-old Guelph man is accused of using fake invoices and phantom event bookings to defraud two hospitality businesses of more than $200,000
News • 4043 views
Guelph employee allegedly stole $200,000 from two hospitality businesses using fake invoices and phantom deposits
A 41-year-old Guelph man is accused of using fake invoices and phantom event bookings to defraud two hospitality businesses of more than $200,000
Mortgages • Sep 17
Bank mortgage insurance shrinks your payout while premiums stay the same — here's the better alternative
Optional mortgage life insurance from your bank can cost more and cover less than a personal term life policy — here's what Canadians should compare before signing at the closing table
Mortgages • Sep 17
Bank mortgage insurance shrinks your payout while premiums stay the same — here's the better alternative
Optional mortgage life insurance from your bank can cost more and cover less than a personal term life policy — here's what Canadians should compare before signing at the closing table
Retirement • Sep 15
Average CPP payment hits just $925 a month — far below the $1,507 maximum most Canadians plan around
The maximum CPP payment gets quoted everywhere, but few Canadians receive it. Here's what the plan was built to cover, what one retired couple's real numbers look like and how to close the gap
Retirement • Sep 15
Average CPP payment hits just $925 a month — far below the $1,507 maximum most Canadians plan around
The maximum CPP payment gets quoted everywhere, but few Canadians receive it. Here's what the plan was built to cover, what one retired couple's real numbers look like and how to close the gap
News • 20200 views
Ottawa extends gas tax pause to January 2027, saving drivers 10 cents a litre as $5.3B relief winds down in stages
Fuel excise tax relief now runs to January 31, 2027, then phases back in over the following two months — here's what it's worth to Canadian drivers
News • 20200 views
Ottawa extends gas tax pause to January 2027, saving drivers 10 cents a litre as $5.3B relief winds down in stages
Fuel excise tax relief now runs to January 31, 2027, then phases back in over the following two months — here's what it's worth to Canadian drivers
News • Sep 14
NL hits 3.7% growth as Ontario limps at 0.2%: What it means for jobs, housing and investments
A new report projects Newfoundland and Labrador to lead the country in growth for a second year, while Ontario lags every other province.
News • Sep 14
NL hits 3.7% growth as Ontario limps at 0.2%: What it means for jobs, housing and investments
A new report projects Newfoundland and Labrador to lead the country in growth for a second year, while Ontario lags every other province.
Explore more authors
We’re proud of our contributors, and can’t wait for you to meet them.
Daniel Schoester
Contributor
Bella Wanana
Contributor
Serah Louis
Senior Staff Writer
Thomas Kent
Senior Staff Writer