Jessica Wong
Freelance writer with an economic development and consulting background.
She draws on this experience to connect big-picture trends with practical takeaways and make complex ideas accessible to everyday readers. Her work for Moneywise focuses on empowering people to make confident money moves. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Sociology, as well as a Publishing Certificate. When she’s not writing, she enjoys travel, reading, and strong cups of coffee.
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Managing Money • 14h ago
10 years away from retirement? Here are 5 investments Canadians with $500K or less saved need to reconsider
Protecting your nest egg now matters just as much as when you were building it — and the 10-year window before retirement is when your investment choices can make or break your financial future.
Managing Money • 14h ago
10 years away from retirement? Here are 5 investments Canadians with $500K or less saved need to reconsider
Protecting your nest egg now matters just as much as when you were building it — and the 10-year window before retirement is when your investment choices can make or break your financial future.
News • Apr 30
Recovery fraud alert: Scammers stole $1M from an elderly man — then returned as fake lawyers to steal more
When fraud strikes once, criminals may come back for more — posing as lawyers, RCMP officers or government officials with a promise to recover your money. Here’s what the CAFC wants Canadians to know
News • Apr 30
Recovery fraud alert: Scammers stole $1M from an elderly man — then returned as fake lawyers to steal more
When fraud strikes once, criminals may come back for more — posing as lawyers, RCMP officers or government officials with a promise to recover your money. Here’s what the CAFC wants Canadians to know
Managing Money • 1645 views
Dave Ramsey’s debt settlement advice when you get a surprise windfall — and how it works for Canadians
Waiting it out is the wrong move when eliminating debt
Managing Money • 1645 views
Dave Ramsey’s debt settlement advice when you get a surprise windfall — and how it works for Canadians
Waiting it out is the wrong move when eliminating debt
Real Estate • Mar 16
He spent US$70K on a home his ex barely paid for. Now she wants 50%—learn why the deed is so important
If both names are on the deed, the law likely sees them as 50-50 owners
Real Estate • Mar 16
He spent US$70K on a home his ex barely paid for. Now she wants 50%—learn why the deed is so important
If both names are on the deed, the law likely sees them as 50-50 owners
Managing Money • Feb 27
She cosigned a $10K loan for her ex, and he vanished — here’s why the debt is still hers to sort out
There's one thing about cosigning that doesn’t always sink in until it’s too late
Managing Money • Feb 27
She cosigned a $10K loan for her ex, and he vanished — here’s why the debt is still hers to sort out
There's one thing about cosigning that doesn’t always sink in until it’s too late
Real Estate • Feb 12
He quit his job to run an Airbnb, but the numbers didn’t work. What this reveals about financial stability
He may be falling into a common trap: the sunk-cost fallacy
Real Estate • Feb 12
He quit his job to run an Airbnb, but the numbers didn’t work. What this reveals about financial stability
He may be falling into a common trap: the sunk-cost fallacy
Managing Money • Jan 28
Dave Ramsey warns caller against rent-to-own scheme and explains why the ‘boring’ path is key to build wealth
“You don’t need rent-to-own — you need non-homelessness"
Managing Money • Jan 28
Dave Ramsey warns caller against rent-to-own scheme and explains why the ‘boring’ path is key to build wealth
“You don’t need rent-to-own — you need non-homelessness"
Investing • 1331 views
The AI build-out is accelerating — and it could impact your work, investments and routines sooner than you think
The AI surge isn’t slowing, and it isn’t a hype-fuelled bubble
Investing • 1331 views
The AI build-out is accelerating — and it could impact your work, investments and routines sooner than you think
The AI surge isn’t slowing, and it isn’t a hype-fuelled bubble
Life • Jan 18
Ramsey hosts warn informal child support payments can create financial and legal risks for expectant fathers
“If you’ve got any musical talent you should write this one, ‘cause it could really take off”
Life • Jan 18
Ramsey hosts warn informal child support payments can create financial and legal risks for expectant fathers
“If you’ve got any musical talent you should write this one, ‘cause it could really take off”
Retirement • Nov 18
The $6 million question: How do you know when you’ve saved enough to stop contributing toward retirement?
You should always weigh the risks before you stop saving
Retirement • Nov 18
The $6 million question: How do you know when you’ve saved enough to stop contributing toward retirement?
You should always weigh the risks before you stop saving
Managing Money • Nov 09
My husband’s death at 39 left me with $500K in mortgage, credit card and consumer debt — Am I on the hook?
You can’t put a price on losing a loved one, but you can put a number on their unpaid debts
Managing Money • Nov 09
My husband’s death at 39 left me with $500K in mortgage, credit card and consumer debt — Am I on the hook?
You can’t put a price on losing a loved one, but you can put a number on their unpaid debts
Investing • Oct 30
CEO investor warns 1 stock sector is headed for trouble — here’s how to protect your portfolio
If you’re invested in AI you may want to reconsider
Investing • Oct 30
CEO investor warns 1 stock sector is headed for trouble — here’s how to protect your portfolio
If you’re invested in AI you may want to reconsider
Managing Money • Oct 08
Teen begs to gamble online like “everyone” else. Dave Ramsey is worried — why Canadian parents should be, too
How to talk to your teen about gambling addiction
Managing Money • Oct 08
Teen begs to gamble online like “everyone” else. Dave Ramsey is worried — why Canadian parents should be, too
How to talk to your teen about gambling addiction
Managing Money • Oct 07
I’m 63, getting divorced and feel completely off course. How do I save my retirement with just half my assets?
Here are some smart money moves to make
Managing Money • Oct 07
I’m 63, getting divorced and feel completely off course. How do I save my retirement with just half my assets?
Here are some smart money moves to make
Managing Money • Sep 25
Should seniors invest in home ownership? Getting on the property ladder in your golden years
Is buying the right call?
Managing Money • Sep 25
Should seniors invest in home ownership? Getting on the property ladder in your golden years
Is buying the right call?
Real Estate • Sep 13
As many baby boomers as millennials are solo renters — what this means for the changing real estate landscape
Owning a home may not be feasible for many
Real Estate • Sep 13
As many baby boomers as millennials are solo renters — what this means for the changing real estate landscape
Owning a home may not be feasible for many
Managing Money • Aug 05
We’re 79, living on $2K/month from CPP/OAS with $50K saved — our home is paid off, but we’re scared to spend
While it's normal to worry, there is things this couple can do to quell their anxiety
Managing Money • Aug 05
We’re 79, living on $2K/month from CPP/OAS with $50K saved — our home is paid off, but we’re scared to spend
While it's normal to worry, there is things this couple can do to quell their anxiety
Managing Money • Jul 29
We bought our dream home but we’re down to $200/month while my wife’s on mat leave. Is $80K in savings enough?
How to spread your savings successfully
Managing Money • Jul 29
We bought our dream home but we’re down to $200/month while my wife’s on mat leave. Is $80K in savings enough?
How to spread your savings successfully
News • Jul 22
117-day U.S. produce boycott: B.C. small grocer's crusade ups the ante on 'Canada-first' — challenges persist
Customers seem to be very happy
News • Jul 22
117-day U.S. produce boycott: B.C. small grocer's crusade ups the ante on 'Canada-first' — challenges persist
Customers seem to be very happy
Real Estate • Jun 26
Calgary man’s home razed for risky transit project that may never be built — How is this legal in Canada?
The city is finally constructing this controversial project
Real Estate • Jun 26
Calgary man’s home razed for risky transit project that may never be built — How is this legal in Canada?
The city is finally constructing this controversial project
Investing • Jun 20
The world’s richest added $2B in 2025 — Use these 6 clever strategies to grow your own fortune fast
Billionaires are getting richer and richer
Investing • Jun 20
The world’s richest added $2B in 2025 — Use these 6 clever strategies to grow your own fortune fast
Billionaires are getting richer and richer
Managing Money • Jun 06
I'm 29 with a home, $170,000 saved but feel lonely
Here's how to balance strong finances with joy, without blowing your budget.
Managing Money • Jun 06
I'm 29 with a home, $170,000 saved but feel lonely
Here's how to balance strong finances with joy, without blowing your budget.
News • May 29
Brampton landlord out $42K — ‘system is broken'
This is a widespread phenomenon for landlords across Ontario — pointing to something more existential and urgent
News • May 29
Brampton landlord out $42K — ‘system is broken'
This is a widespread phenomenon for landlords across Ontario — pointing to something more existential and urgent
Investing • May 15
BlackRock opens private equity to the mass market
Asset management firm is doing with alternative investments what it did for stock markets with ETFs.
Investing • May 15
BlackRock opens private equity to the mass market
Asset management firm is doing with alternative investments what it did for stock markets with ETFs.
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