Leslie Kennedy
Leslie Kennedy served as an editor at Thomson Reuters and for Star Media Group, followed by a number of years as a writer and editor and content manager in marketing communications, before returning to her editorial roots. She is a graduate of Humber College’s post-graduate journalism program and has been a professional writer and editor ever since.
EDUCATION
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HHumber CollegePost-Graduate Journalism - print and broadcast 2024
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UUniversity of TorontoBachelor of Arts 2000
Leslie Kennedy's Expertise
Managing Money • Mar 31
The wealth gap: Why financial independence is a feminist act
Managing Money • Mar 02
Here's what return-to-office mandates will really cost commuting Canadians
Insurance • Aug 04
Playing with fire: the costly risk of cancelling home insurance
Credit Cards • Aug 05
Quebec will require 5% minimum credit‑card payments starting August
More from Leslie Kennedy
LATEST
News • May 25
The FIFA World Cup economic ripple effect
Extreme ticket and hotel costs are driving an unexpected slump in tourism data, offering a fascinating lesson in supply and demand.
News • May 25
The FIFA World Cup economic ripple effect
Extreme ticket and hotel costs are driving an unexpected slump in tourism data, offering a fascinating lesson in supply and demand.
News • May 24
The cost of a broken heart: What I learned from being a victim of puppy fraud
I set out to do something beautiful: I bought a puppy for my daughter.
News • May 24
The cost of a broken heart: What I learned from being a victim of puppy fraud
I set out to do something beautiful: I bought a puppy for my daughter.
News • 5227 views
A neighbourhood anchor pulls up stakes: What the Quidi Vidi Dominion closure reveals about the future of Canadian retail
From historic hockey stadium to essential grocery hub, the loss of this St. John’s landmark reflects a growing shift in how national chains balance heritage with the bottom line
News • 5227 views
A neighbourhood anchor pulls up stakes: What the Quidi Vidi Dominion closure reveals about the future of Canadian retail
From historic hockey stadium to essential grocery hub, the loss of this St. John’s landmark reflects a growing shift in how national chains balance heritage with the bottom line
Loans • May 19
How to navigate the OSAP squeeze: A parent’s guide to Ontario university costs
The grant-to-loan shift and tuition freezes mean your child's post-secondary budget might not be what you expected
Loans • May 19
How to navigate the OSAP squeeze: A parent’s guide to Ontario university costs
The grant-to-loan shift and tuition freezes mean your child's post-secondary budget might not be what you expected
News • May 18
Is moving from Toronto to Vancouver actually more expensive for homeowners?
Why a 20% budget buffer might be overkill when swapping the GTA for Langley
News • May 18
Is moving from Toronto to Vancouver actually more expensive for homeowners?
Why a 20% budget buffer might be overkill when swapping the GTA for Langley
News • May 17
The cost of staying grounded: Why the Pearson expansion matters to your travel budget
Toronto’s main hub is getting a makeover, but your wallet might feel the turbulence before things get smoother
News • May 17
The cost of staying grounded: Why the Pearson expansion matters to your travel budget
Toronto’s main hub is getting a makeover, but your wallet might feel the turbulence before things get smoother
Managing Money • May 15
Debt is reaching a breaking point for many Canadians
High interest rates and living costs drive consumer insolvencies to levels not seen in over a decade
Managing Money • May 15
Debt is reaching a breaking point for many Canadians
High interest rates and living costs drive consumer insolvencies to levels not seen in over a decade
News • May 13
California just outbid BC: Why the hit show ‘Tracker’ is packing its bags
Why a hit TV show’s move to Los Angeles reveals the fragile nature of Canada’s film industry and your tax dollars
News • May 13
California just outbid BC: Why the hit show ‘Tracker’ is packing its bags
Why a hit TV show’s move to Los Angeles reveals the fragile nature of Canada’s film industry and your tax dollars
News • May 11
The new Canadian roommate: Why more millennials are moving back into the family home
Rising costs are driving adult children home, but strategic financial planning can help families navigate the shared roof
News • May 11
The new Canadian roommate: Why more millennials are moving back into the family home
Rising costs are driving adult children home, but strategic financial planning can help families navigate the shared roof
Insurance • May 09
Sun Life's $213.5 million class action settlement: Are you eligible for a payout?
Sun Life is settling a major class action. Find out if your old policy makes you eligible
Insurance • May 09
Sun Life's $213.5 million class action settlement: Are you eligible for a payout?
Sun Life is settling a major class action. Find out if your old policy makes you eligible
News • May 08
Breaking the monopoly: How jets could lower the "Island premium”
How ending the turboprop era could slash downtown travel costs and boost airline rivalry
News • May 08
Breaking the monopoly: How jets could lower the "Island premium”
How ending the turboprop era could slash downtown travel costs and boost airline rivalry
News • May 08
The Siri settlement: What Canadian tech owners need to know about the $250 million deal
Why iPhone 16 buyers are receiving payouts for missing features
News • May 08
The Siri settlement: What Canadian tech owners need to know about the $250 million deal
Why iPhone 16 buyers are receiving payouts for missing features
News • May 07
The infrastructure tax trap: Who pays for the jet-powered waterfront?
As Ontario fast-tracks Billy Bishop’s expansion, taxpayers face a huge question: Who pays for the growth?
News • May 07
The infrastructure tax trap: Who pays for the jet-powered waterfront?
As Ontario fast-tracks Billy Bishop’s expansion, taxpayers face a huge question: Who pays for the growth?
News • May 07
Only 44% of Calgarians feel their property taxes are worth it — and a 3.9% hike is on the way
As new survey data shows a dip in resident satisfaction over gridlock and tax value, here's how to navigate the financial shifts in the 2025 municipal budget
News • May 07
Only 44% of Calgarians feel their property taxes are worth it — and a 3.9% hike is on the way
As new survey data shows a dip in resident satisfaction over gridlock and tax value, here's how to navigate the financial shifts in the 2025 municipal budget
Real Estate • May 06
A BC landlord faced a $45,000 penalty after flying to China to care for her sick father. A court just sided with her
A recent BC Supreme Court ruling reveals how family emergencies can protect homeowners
Real Estate • May 06
A BC landlord faced a $45,000 penalty after flying to China to care for her sick father. A court just sided with her
A recent BC Supreme Court ruling reveals how family emergencies can protect homeowners
News • May 06
Billy Bishop Airport jets could pump $8.5 billion into Toronto's economy by 2050, Doug Ford says
How jet expansion at Billy Bishop Airport could slash travel times and pump billions into Toronto’s local service economy
News • May 06
Billy Bishop Airport jets could pump $8.5 billion into Toronto's economy by 2050, Doug Ford says
How jet expansion at Billy Bishop Airport could slash travel times and pump billions into Toronto’s local service economy
News • May 05
Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport could save business travelers 150 hours a year — and add $8.5B to the economy
How a modernized Billy Bishop Airport could reclaim 150 hours of annual productivity for Toronto’s workforce and inject $8.5 billion into the economy
News • May 05
Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport could save business travelers 150 hours a year — and add $8.5B to the economy
How a modernized Billy Bishop Airport could reclaim 150 hours of annual productivity for Toronto’s workforce and inject $8.5 billion into the economy
News • May 03
Toronto is almost perfectly split on Billy Bishop jets — and thousands of homes hang in the balance
Despite the concerns over density, a different narrative is emerging among those who see the airport as a catalyst for growth
News • May 03
Toronto is almost perfectly split on Billy Bishop jets — and thousands of homes hang in the balance
Despite the concerns over density, a different narrative is emerging among those who see the airport as a catalyst for growth
Investing • Apr 28
From savings to sovereignty: How Canada’s new wealth fund aims to secure your financial future
Ottawa’s $25-billion bet on national independence and the path to a ‘people’s fund’ for every Canadian
Investing • Apr 28
From savings to sovereignty: How Canada’s new wealth fund aims to secure your financial future
Ottawa’s $25-billion bet on national independence and the path to a ‘people’s fund’ for every Canadian
News • Apr 26
The borderless audit: Why your U.S. birthplace is a lifelong tax shadow
For thousands of Americans living in Canada, a decades-old birthplace is no longer just a memory — it’s a high-stakes financial liability in an era of escalating IRS penalties
News • Apr 26
The borderless audit: Why your U.S. birthplace is a lifelong tax shadow
For thousands of Americans living in Canada, a decades-old birthplace is no longer just a memory — it’s a high-stakes financial liability in an era of escalating IRS penalties
News • Apr 22
Solving the grocery gap: How a family of two fed themselves on just $160 a month
Extreme budgeting and savvy shopping help a Vancouver couple beat rising food costs
News • Apr 22
Solving the grocery gap: How a family of two fed themselves on just $160 a month
Extreme budgeting and savvy shopping help a Vancouver couple beat rising food costs
Taxes • Apr 21
From secondary suites to personal support: The 2026 tax perks you may have missed
New low-interest loans and professional credits are helping Canadians build wealth and lower their tax bills
Taxes • Apr 21
From secondary suites to personal support: The 2026 tax perks you may have missed
New low-interest loans and professional credits are helping Canadians build wealth and lower their tax bills
Taxes • Apr 19
New Ontario tax benefits for 2026: Housing rebates, fertility credits and key deadlines
Ontario and the federal government have teamed up to offer massive savings on new homes and healthcare
Taxes • Apr 19
New Ontario tax benefits for 2026: Housing rebates, fertility credits and key deadlines
Ontario and the federal government have teamed up to offer massive savings on new homes and healthcare
News • Apr 18
The quiet classrooms of a growing city: Why Surrey is losing its young families
As Surrey prepares to become BC’s largest city, a surprising drop in student enrollment reveals the human cost of the province’s affordability crisis
News • Apr 18
The quiet classrooms of a growing city: Why Surrey is losing its young families
As Surrey prepares to become BC’s largest city, a surprising drop in student enrollment reveals the human cost of the province’s affordability crisis
Taxes • Apr 17
Don't leave money on the table: How to unlock the new Canada Disability Benefit
Filing your 2025 tax return is the only way to access thousands in new federal support for low-income Canadians with disabilities
Taxes • Apr 17
Don't leave money on the table: How to unlock the new Canada Disability Benefit
Filing your 2025 tax return is the only way to access thousands in new federal support for low-income Canadians with disabilities
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