Monique Danao
Monique Danao
Freelance journalist, editor and copywriterMonique Danao is a highly-experienced journalist, editor and copywriter with an extensive background in finance and technology. Her work has been published in Forbes, Decential, 99Designs, Fast Capital 360, Social Media Today and the South China Morning Post. She leverages her industry expertise to produce well-researched and insightful articles. She has an MA in Design Research from York University and a BA in Communication Research from the University of the Philippines - Diliman.
Monique Danao is a highly-experienced journalist, editor and copywriter with an extensive background in finance and technology. Her work has been published in Forbes, Decential, 99Designs, Fast Capital 360, Social Media Today and the South China Morning Post. She leverages her industry expertise to produce well-researched and insightful articles. She has an MA in Design Research from York University and a BA in Communication Research from the University of the Philippines - Diliman.
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Insurance • Apr 08
Think your supplemental health plan is enough? Here’s why Canadian seniors need to check every year
Suze Orman says review your health plan annually
Insurance • Apr 08
Think your supplemental health plan is enough? Here’s why Canadian seniors need to check every year
Suze Orman says review your health plan annually
Investing • Apr 05
Dave Ramsey's warning for Canadian investors as the Iran war shakes up the TSX: 'Don't change a thing'
What do you do when markets are turbulent and your retirement savings are on the line?
Investing • Apr 05
Dave Ramsey's warning for Canadian investors as the Iran war shakes up the TSX: 'Don't change a thing'
What do you do when markets are turbulent and your retirement savings are on the line?
News • Apr 02
AI knows what you'll pay before you do — how surveillance pricing impacts Canadians and what to do about it
From groceries to flights, dynamic pricing is becoming more personal — and Canadians may already be paying different prices without knowing it
News • Apr 02
AI knows what you'll pay before you do — how surveillance pricing impacts Canadians and what to do about it
From groceries to flights, dynamic pricing is becoming more personal — and Canadians may already be paying different prices without knowing it
Retirement • Apr 01
A fisherman and nurse built $6M in wealth. Their boring strategy can work for Canadians too
Ordinary jobs, extraordinary wealth. Here's how quiet millionaires build seven figures over time
Retirement • Apr 01
A fisherman and nurse built $6M in wealth. Their boring strategy can work for Canadians too
Ordinary jobs, extraordinary wealth. Here's how quiet millionaires build seven figures over time
Managing Money • Mar 25
Famous money gurus’ advice could wreck Canadians’ finances — why some multimillionaires get it wrong
From skipping coffee to avoiding homeownership, some famous money gurus push advice that may not hold up in real life
Managing Money • Mar 25
Famous money gurus’ advice could wreck Canadians’ finances — why some multimillionaires get it wrong
From skipping coffee to avoiding homeownership, some famous money gurus push advice that may not hold up in real life
Retirement • Mar 17
He had $1.7M saved for retirement — so why is he afraid to spend it? What Canadians can learn
Financial experts say this “retirement spending trap” is more common than many think
Retirement • Mar 17
He had $1.7M saved for retirement — so why is he afraid to spend it? What Canadians can learn
Financial experts say this “retirement spending trap” is more common than many think
Managing Money • Mar 05
At 54, she withdrew $85K from retirement savings after a bad investment—lessons for Canadians to protect nest eggs today
“I just want to make the right decisions going forward"
Managing Money • Mar 05
At 54, she withdrew $85K from retirement savings after a bad investment—lessons for Canadians to protect nest eggs today
“I just want to make the right decisions going forward"
Retirement • Mar 05
Adjusting to retirement can be tough: How Canadians can maximize money to enjoy their golden years
With CPP, OAS and rising living costs in play, the early years can shape decades to come
Retirement • Mar 05
Adjusting to retirement can be tough: How Canadians can maximize money to enjoy their golden years
With CPP, OAS and rising living costs in play, the early years can shape decades to come
Managing Money • Feb 24
AI answers personal finance questions wrong 35% of the time — here's what that means for your retirement
Convenience doesn’t guarantee accuracy
Managing Money • Feb 24
AI answers personal finance questions wrong 35% of the time — here's what that means for your retirement
Convenience doesn’t guarantee accuracy
Managing Money • Feb 13
Couple says they were billed for IVF services that never happened — what you must know now
“We don’t feel like we should pay this certain amount of money that’s left over"
Managing Money • Feb 13
Couple says they were billed for IVF services that never happened — what you must know now
“We don’t feel like we should pay this certain amount of money that’s left over"
Managing Money • Feb 08
This husband isn’t sure whether to save or move from a roach-infested rental. The Ramsey Show weighs in
A couple close to becoming debt-free faces an ugly dilemma: stay in a roach-infested apartment or pause debt payoff to move. After calling The Ramsey Show, they get blunt advice — but breaking a lease isn’t so simple, and renters may have less leverage than they think.
Managing Money • Feb 08
This husband isn’t sure whether to save or move from a roach-infested rental. The Ramsey Show weighs in
A couple close to becoming debt-free faces an ugly dilemma: stay in a roach-infested apartment or pause debt payoff to move. After calling The Ramsey Show, they get blunt advice — but breaking a lease isn’t so simple, and renters may have less leverage than they think.
Auto • Feb 05
Man swaps car for a new $90K vehicle at local dealership — Why his family is alleging elder financial abuse
A family says a car dealership helped an older man with dementia trade in his $11,000 truck for a nearly $90,000 vehicle
Auto • Feb 05
Man swaps car for a new $90K vehicle at local dealership — Why his family is alleging elder financial abuse
A family says a car dealership helped an older man with dementia trade in his $11,000 truck for a nearly $90,000 vehicle
Managing Money • Jan 20
Warren Buffett retired with US$150B last year — here’s the simple wealth magic “trick” he stands by
“The nature of compound interest is that it behaves like a snowball"
Managing Money • Jan 20
Warren Buffett retired with US$150B last year — here’s the simple wealth magic “trick” he stands by
“The nature of compound interest is that it behaves like a snowball"
Managing Money • Jan 13
Man furious after brother legally took their widowed mother’s US$96K inheritance — Dave Ramsey chimes in
“I couldn’t care less if he’s pissed off,” Ramsey said
Managing Money • Jan 13
Man furious after brother legally took their widowed mother’s US$96K inheritance — Dave Ramsey chimes in
“I couldn’t care less if he’s pissed off,” Ramsey said
Investing • Dec 24
Utah copper mine reopens after laying dormant for years — what could it mean for other struggling rural towns?
The price surged to record highs this month. Here's why
Investing • Dec 24
Utah copper mine reopens after laying dormant for years — what could it mean for other struggling rural towns?
The price surged to record highs this month. Here's why
Managing Money • Dec 17
The Ramsey Show schools family of 7 with $700K debt on lifestyle creep. Can you relate?
“We’re negative every month"
Managing Money • Dec 17
The Ramsey Show schools family of 7 with $700K debt on lifestyle creep. Can you relate?
“We’re negative every month"
Managing Money • Dec 09
Physician's in-laws want $6K a month. Is emotional blackmail the new high-earner red flag?
Is it too much to ask?
Managing Money • Dec 09
Physician's in-laws want $6K a month. Is emotional blackmail the new high-earner red flag?
Is it too much to ask?
News • Dec 04
Can Mark Carney make life more affordable? Paul Krugman warns voters not to fall for bold price-cut promises
“Any politician who promises to bring prices way down is either ignorant or lying, or both"
News • Dec 04
Can Mark Carney make life more affordable? Paul Krugman warns voters not to fall for bold price-cut promises
“Any politician who promises to bring prices way down is either ignorant or lying, or both"
Managing Money • Nov 20
Loyalty programs are now 'data-harvesting machines' — why you're no long the one reaping the rewards
The long-standing model of mutual benefit is rapidly disappearing
Managing Money • Nov 20
Loyalty programs are now 'data-harvesting machines' — why you're no long the one reaping the rewards
The long-standing model of mutual benefit is rapidly disappearing
Investing • Nov 18
CEO warns a ‘fear-first’ mindset could wreck growth potential — but is this market the exception?
Shortsightedness can be a blind spot
Investing • Nov 18
CEO warns a ‘fear-first’ mindset could wreck growth potential — but is this market the exception?
Shortsightedness can be a blind spot
Managing Money • Nov 18
A $60K bonus dilemma: Pay off your mortgage, rental debt or student loans? Dave Ramsey has a surprising answer
“You’ve got to get rid of the stupid student loans"
Managing Money • Nov 18
A $60K bonus dilemma: Pay off your mortgage, rental debt or student loans? Dave Ramsey has a surprising answer
“You’ve got to get rid of the stupid student loans"
Managing Money • Nov 15
Guilty over small splurges? The Ramsey Show says you get the ‘green light’ if you can pass this test
Absolve your spending guilt with these 5 steps
Managing Money • Nov 15
Guilty over small splurges? The Ramsey Show says you get the ‘green light’ if you can pass this test
Absolve your spending guilt with these 5 steps
News • Nov 13
'Ghost tapping’ is on the rise — what Canadians need to know about this contactless payment scam
When convenience comes with a risk
News • Nov 13
'Ghost tapping’ is on the rise — what Canadians need to know about this contactless payment scam
When convenience comes with a risk
Managing Money • Oct 24
Avoid buyer's remorse by following the 20-4-10 car-buying rule
Buy a car regret-free
Managing Money • Oct 24
Avoid buyer's remorse by following the 20-4-10 car-buying rule
Buy a car regret-free
Real Estate • Oct 17
Couple built a $500K ADU in their parents' backyard to beat $1.8M home prices. Is there a better way?
Doing what they can to skirt out-of-reach home prices
Real Estate • Oct 17
Couple built a $500K ADU in their parents' backyard to beat $1.8M home prices. Is there a better way?
Doing what they can to skirt out-of-reach home prices
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