Laura Boast
Laura Boast is an Associate Editor with Moneywise.com and a lifelong content creator who has reached international audiences at Discovery, CBC, Blue Ant Media, Bond Brand Loyalty and more.
She relishes unpacking complex ideas and making them relatable—and sparking conversations in the process. Whether she's at a local lunch table or in the Arctic on a dinosaur dig, Laura pokes around to unearth the surprising facts just beneath the surface.
EXPERIENCE
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WWise Publishing Inc.Associate Editor 2025–Present
EDUCATION
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UUniversity of Toronto School of Continuing StudiesDigital Strategy and Communications Certificate 2019
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AAlliance Française TorontoIntermediate French 2012
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UUniversity of King's CollegeBachelor of Journalism 1990
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UUniversity of GuelphHon. Bachelor of Commerce 1988
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Managing Money • 1074 views
Ramsey Show hosts tell exhausted nurse to “dial it back” on repaying debt: Here’s what Canadians can learn
She’s paid off US$83,000 (C$115,000) in student debt and has a plan for the rest. But her partner thinks it’s a cult. Dave Ramsey’s co-hosts weighed in — and every Canadian in debt should listen
Managing Money • 1074 views
Ramsey Show hosts tell exhausted nurse to “dial it back” on repaying debt: Here’s what Canadians can learn
She’s paid off US$83,000 (C$115,000) in student debt and has a plan for the rest. But her partner thinks it’s a cult. Dave Ramsey’s co-hosts weighed in — and every Canadian in debt should listen
Managing Money • May 16
So much more than money: The emotional side of retirement that many Canadians haven’t thought about
Many people spend their entire working lives building toward a retirement “magic number” — the nest egg they believe will let them live comfortably once they stop working
Managing Money • May 16
So much more than money: The emotional side of retirement that many Canadians haven’t thought about
Many people spend their entire working lives building toward a retirement “magic number” — the nest egg they believe will let them live comfortably once they stop working
Investing • Apr 24
After Artemis II, Canada’s space economy is taking off. Here’s how to invest before liftoff
The space economy could hit US$1.8 trillion by 2035
Investing • Apr 24
After Artemis II, Canada’s space economy is taking off. Here’s how to invest before liftoff
The space economy could hit US$1.8 trillion by 2035
Retirement • Apr 15
Suze Orman’s surprisingly simple fix for Canadians getting overwhelmed by retirement anxiety work
59% of Canadians fear outliving their savings
Retirement • Apr 15
Suze Orman’s surprisingly simple fix for Canadians getting overwhelmed by retirement anxiety work
59% of Canadians fear outliving their savings
Managing Money • Apr 07
A sibling needs financial help — here's how to protect your RRSP and TFSA before you give a cent
When a family member asks for money, Canadians with RRSPs and TFSAs face a hard tradeoff — here's how to help without putting your own retirement at risk
Managing Money • Apr 07
A sibling needs financial help — here's how to protect your RRSP and TFSA before you give a cent
When a family member asks for money, Canadians with RRSPs and TFSAs face a hard tradeoff — here's how to help without putting your own retirement at risk
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