Romana King
Romana King, Senior Editor at Money.ca, also writes for various North American publications and the RKHomeowner blog. Her book, House Poor No More, is an Amazon bestseller and five-time award winner, including the 2022 New York CPA Society's Excellence in Financial Journalism (EFJ) Book Award.
A UofT journalism graduate, she previously spent 10 years as the MoneySense real estate specialist. Her work frequently appears in major outlets like The Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, CBC, Financial Post, and Maclean’s. She is also a recognized media expert, appearing on Breakfast Television, CTVNews.ca, and Global News to discuss real estate, investing, and personal finance.
EXPERIENCE
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WWise PublishingSenior Editor 2024–Present
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FFinderCanada Group Editor | Personal Finance Expert 2022–2024
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ZZolo.caDirector of Content 2017–2022
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RRogers Publishing (MoneySense, CI Top Broker, Advisor)Senior Editor 2007–2017
EDUCATION
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UUniversity of TorontoBA Political Science 2007
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CCentennial CollegePrint Journalism 2000
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Investing • Oct 16
Should Canadians investors chase the TSX's best mining stocks after a 2,502% run?
Mining companies grabbed a record 18 spots on this year’s TSX30 list — but a 3-year winners’ ranking is a look in the rear-view mirror, not a buy list
Investing • Oct 16
Should Canadians investors chase the TSX's best mining stocks after a 2,502% run?
Mining companies grabbed a record 18 spots on this year’s TSX30 list — but a 3-year winners’ ranking is a look in the rear-view mirror, not a buy list
News • Oct 16
StatCan: Paycheques rise slower than prices. What the national average raise of 2.3% really buys you
Wages rose 2.3% but prices are up 3%. Here’s what the gap costs Canadians and how to protect your pay
News • Oct 16
StatCan: Paycheques rise slower than prices. What the national average raise of 2.3% really buys you
Wages rose 2.3% but prices are up 3%. Here’s what the gap costs Canadians and how to protect your pay
News • Oct 15
Can a lender threaten ‘financial annihilation’ over a loan? A B.C. lender fined $34K highlights what’s off-limits
A Surrey lender must pay $34,000 after Consumer Protection BC found it harassed and misled 6 borrowers. Here’s what debt collectors can and can’t legally do — and how to make them stop
News • Oct 15
Can a lender threaten ‘financial annihilation’ over a loan? A B.C. lender fined $34K highlights what’s off-limits
A Surrey lender must pay $34,000 after Consumer Protection BC found it harassed and misled 6 borrowers. Here’s what debt collectors can and can’t legally do — and how to make them stop
Mortgages • 5917 views
BoC’s No. 2 confirms interest rates can’t fix housing affordability. What it means for buyers and renewers
Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers says monetary policy is too blunt to fix housing — so Canadians buying or renewing a mortgage need a plan that doesn’t hinge on the Oct. 28 rate call
Mortgages • 5917 views
BoC’s No. 2 confirms interest rates can’t fix housing affordability. What it means for buyers and renewers
Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers says monetary policy is too blunt to fix housing — so Canadians buying or renewing a mortgage need a plan that doesn’t hinge on the Oct. 28 rate call
Real Estate • 2663 views
$30.5 million in B.C. presale condo contracts just became unenforceable — what buyers should check before walking away
A B.C. Supreme Court ruling found 39 Burnaby presale contracts unenforceable after the developer kept major problems from buyers — but it’s no free pass if your only problem is a falling market
Real Estate • 2663 views
$30.5 million in B.C. presale condo contracts just became unenforceable — what buyers should check before walking away
A B.C. Supreme Court ruling found 39 Burnaby presale contracts unenforceable after the developer kept major problems from buyers — but it’s no free pass if your only problem is a falling market
Insurance • 2662 views
Could auto insurance rates double if the BC Conservatives win? What B.C. residents should know before Oct. 24 election
A letter by Conservative Party of BC leader puts ICBC's no-fault model and private competition on the table before the Oct. 24 vote. Here's what the rate claims rest on and residents should do can do
Insurance • 2662 views
Could auto insurance rates double if the BC Conservatives win? What B.C. residents should know before Oct. 24 election
A letter by Conservative Party of BC leader puts ICBC's no-fault model and private competition on the table before the Oct. 24 vote. Here's what the rate claims rest on and residents should do can do
Investing • Oct 10
Questrade opens trading accounts to ChatGPT and Claude — letting AI draft orders and even execute them
Questrade clients can now use AI tools to read their portfolio, line up trades (for approval) and even trade on your behalf. Here’s what Canadian investors need to consider
Investing • Oct 10
Questrade opens trading accounts to ChatGPT and Claude — letting AI draft orders and even execute them
Questrade clients can now use AI tools to read their portfolio, line up trades (for approval) and even trade on your behalf. Here’s what Canadian investors need to consider
Investing • 6558 views
‘Canadian Warren Buffett’ Stephen Jarislowsky dies at 101 — his low-fee, buy-and-hold rules for Canadian investors
Jarislowsky turned $150 into a $40 billion firm. His rules on quality, patience and low fees still apply.
Investing • 6558 views
‘Canadian Warren Buffett’ Stephen Jarislowsky dies at 101 — his low-fee, buy-and-hold rules for Canadian investors
Jarislowsky turned $150 into a $40 billion firm. His rules on quality, patience and low fees still apply.
Employment • 8456 views
'A contract is a contract': Winnipeg Jets' goalie, Connor Hellebuyck, is losing US$38,660 a day sitting out
Connor Hellebuyck is losing US$38,660 a day, or 45 cents a second, by refusing pre-season training and games and demanding a trade transfer
Employment • 8456 views
'A contract is a contract': Winnipeg Jets' goalie, Connor Hellebuyck, is losing US$38,660 a day sitting out
Connor Hellebuyck is losing US$38,660 a day, or 45 cents a second, by refusing pre-season training and games and demanding a trade transfer
Mortgages • 7506 views
Are Bank of Canada rate hikes coming back? What a 1-point jump means for Canadians with variable-rate mortgages
The year started with 45% of new Canadian mortgages opting for variable rates — now Bank of Canada rate hikes are back on the table. What this means to mortgage holders and borrowers
Mortgages • 7506 views
Are Bank of Canada rate hikes coming back? What a 1-point jump means for Canadians with variable-rate mortgages
The year started with 45% of new Canadian mortgages opting for variable rates — now Bank of Canada rate hikes are back on the table. What this means to mortgage holders and borrowers
Investing • Oct 07
Westons' CA$11.2B Boots purchase goes through Wittington, not Loblaw — what shareholders need to know
The Weston family’s holding company, Wittington Investments, announced on Oct. 7 that it has agreed to buy Boots, the U.K. pharmacy chain. The holding won't be part of the publicly traded Loblaw (TSX:L) or George Weston Ltd (TSX:GWL) portfolios.
Investing • Oct 07
Westons' CA$11.2B Boots purchase goes through Wittington, not Loblaw — what shareholders need to know
The Weston family’s holding company, Wittington Investments, announced on Oct. 7 that it has agreed to buy Boots, the U.K. pharmacy chain. The holding won't be part of the publicly traded Loblaw (TSX:L) or George Weston Ltd (TSX:GWL) portfolios.
News • 5040 views
Russia gave "traditional values" visas to 54 Canadians. A dad of 9 just learned what staying could cost him
A Canadian farmer's future in Russia now hinges on a military contract. Before you sell up and leave Canada, here's what emigrating can cost in tax, benefits and options.
News • 5040 views
Russia gave "traditional values" visas to 54 Canadians. A dad of 9 just learned what staying could cost him
A Canadian farmer's future in Russia now hinges on a military contract. Before you sell up and leave Canada, here's what emigrating can cost in tax, benefits and options.
Investing • Oct 04
The TSX just broke a record quarterly streak. Here's why October's crash reputation shouldn't spook you
Canada's main stock index heads into the market's most feared month on a historic run — and 25 years of data suggest October is more bark than bite for long-term investors.
Investing • Oct 04
The TSX just broke a record quarterly streak. Here's why October's crash reputation shouldn't spook you
Canada's main stock index heads into the market's most feared month on a historic run — and 25 years of data suggest October is more bark than bite for long-term investors.
News • 2950 views
Diesel hits a record $2.64/L — Carney's tax pause saves $4 per 100L while Poilievre's plan promises up to $17 more
Ottawa's excise tax pause trims 4 cents a litre off diesel until Jan. 31, 2027, while the Conservatives want the GST gone too. Here's how the math breaks down for your budget
News • 2950 views
Diesel hits a record $2.64/L — Carney's tax pause saves $4 per 100L while Poilievre's plan promises up to $17 more
Ottawa's excise tax pause trims 4 cents a litre off diesel until Jan. 31, 2027, while the Conservatives want the GST gone too. Here's how the math breaks down for your budget
News • 6683 views
What the puck?! Free NHL hockey is gone from Canadian TV — here's how to get your hockey sticks fix
Hockey Night in Canada returns with the PWHL, not the NHL. Here's what Canadian fans can watch for free and the minimum $270 price tag to get your NHL fix
News • 6683 views
What the puck?! Free NHL hockey is gone from Canadian TV — here's how to get your hockey sticks fix
Hockey Night in Canada returns with the PWHL, not the NHL. Here's what Canadian fans can watch for free and the minimum $270 price tag to get your NHL fix
News • 4449 views
Will Canada really tell Trump 'Sir, we are sorry' within a month? What a longer trade war means for your wallet
Trump says Canada will ask for a deal within 3 to 4 weeks, but experts and Bank of Canada research suggest Canadians should plan for tariffs — and higher prices — to stick around
News • 4449 views
Will Canada really tell Trump 'Sir, we are sorry' within a month? What a longer trade war means for your wallet
Trump says Canada will ask for a deal within 3 to 4 weeks, but experts and Bank of Canada research suggest Canadians should plan for tariffs — and higher prices — to stick around
News • 2603 views
Canadian Snowbird Association says ditch the beer, wine and protein powder before crossing the U.S. border
Canadians shouldn’t assume a few bottles for personal use or a small jar of protein powder can be packed for this year’s trip down south. New U.S. bans could put you and your trip at risk.
News • 2603 views
Canadian Snowbird Association says ditch the beer, wine and protein powder before crossing the U.S. border
Canadians shouldn’t assume a few bottles for personal use or a small jar of protein powder can be packed for this year’s trip down south. New U.S. bans could put you and your trip at risk.
Mortgages • Sep 30
Tiff Macklem signals possible Bank of Canada rate hike as oil prices push inflation to 3% — 6 steps for mortgage holders
The Bank of Canada held at 2.25% in September, but its own deliberations put a hike on the table — here's what's driving the risk and what borrowers can do before Oct. 28, 2026
Mortgages • Sep 30
Tiff Macklem signals possible Bank of Canada rate hike as oil prices push inflation to 3% — 6 steps for mortgage holders
The Bank of Canada held at 2.25% in September, but its own deliberations put a hike on the table — here's what's driving the risk and what borrowers can do before Oct. 28, 2026
Employment • Sep 24
Shopify cut 500 jobs while revenue grew 30% — and 31% of Canadian workers face similar AI exposure
Shopify now makes teams show AI can’t do the work before hiring. Here’s which Canadian jobs are most exposed, what a layoff could cost and how to protect your income
Employment • Sep 24
Shopify cut 500 jobs while revenue grew 30% — and 31% of Canadian workers face similar AI exposure
Shopify now makes teams show AI can’t do the work before hiring. Here’s which Canadian jobs are most exposed, what a layoff could cost and how to protect your income
News • Sep 24
Trump wants to ban U.S. diesel exports. Here's why Eastern Canadians could pay more to drive and heat homes this winter
With diesel at a record $2.75 a litre and nearly 80% of Canada's refined fuel imports coming from the U.S., here's which Canadians are most exposed — and how to prepare
News • Sep 24
Trump wants to ban U.S. diesel exports. Here's why Eastern Canadians could pay more to drive and heat homes this winter
With diesel at a record $2.75 a litre and nearly 80% of Canada's refined fuel imports coming from the U.S., here's which Canadians are most exposed — and how to prepare
News • 1052 views
Tiff Macklem says oil is US$40 above fair value as Canada's inflation hits 3% — 6 ways to protect your finances
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says trade tensions and Middle East oil shocks are pulling Canada's economy in opposite directions — here's what it means for your mortgage, savings and budget
News • 1052 views
Tiff Macklem says oil is US$40 above fair value as Canada's inflation hits 3% — 6 ways to protect your finances
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says trade tensions and Middle East oil shocks are pulling Canada's economy in opposite directions — here's what it means for your mortgage, savings and budget
Mortgages • Sep 20
Alberta and Saskatchewan let some homeowners walk away from underwater mortgages — the rest of Canada doesn't
In most of Canada, an underwater mortgage follows you — here's where that's not true, and what to do if you can't keep up with payments
Mortgages • Sep 20
Alberta and Saskatchewan let some homeowners walk away from underwater mortgages — the rest of Canada doesn't
In most of Canada, an underwater mortgage follows you — here's where that's not true, and what to do if you can't keep up with payments
News • 6026 views
Strategist, Jim Thorne, says Canada should be one of the ‘wealthiest nations’ but ‘we got off-track’ — here's why
Bank of Canada held rates for a seventh straight time. Market strategist Jim Thorne says the bigger problem is Ottawa red tape, not rates — here's what both mean for Canadians
News • 6026 views
Strategist, Jim Thorne, says Canada should be one of the ‘wealthiest nations’ but ‘we got off-track’ — here's why
Bank of Canada held rates for a seventh straight time. Market strategist Jim Thorne says the bigger problem is Ottawa red tape, not rates — here's what both mean for Canadians
Investing • Sep 16
Elon Musk predicts 1 billion robots will outproduce humanity in 10 years — here's what it means for your portfolio
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO told G20 ministers robotics could add trillions to the global economy — before you chase the hype in your RRSP or TFSA, here's the reality check
Investing • Sep 16
Elon Musk predicts 1 billion robots will outproduce humanity in 10 years — here's what it means for your portfolio
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO told G20 ministers robotics could add trillions to the global economy — before you chase the hype in your RRSP or TFSA, here's the reality check
Managing Money • Sep 15
Switching cellphone and internet providers is now free, but billing complaints are up 61% — it’s time to check your bill
Billing errors and activation fees drove a 61% jump in telecom complaints — but new CRTC rules just banned some of the charges behind the surge.
Managing Money • Sep 15
Switching cellphone and internet providers is now free, but billing complaints are up 61% — it’s time to check your bill
Billing errors and activation fees drove a 61% jump in telecom complaints — but new CRTC rules just banned some of the charges behind the surge.
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