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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Managing Money • 20h ago
A $200-a-year dental benefit could cost low-income Canadians far more in clawed-back GIS
Managing Money • Apr 14
The CRA is sitting on $1.4 billion in uncashed cheques — is any of it yours?
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Managing Money • 20h ago
A $200-a-year dental benefit could cost low-income Canadians far more in clawed-back GIS
The Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP) isn't taxable — but it is tied to your CRA filing status and income. Miss the deadline or earn slightly more, and you could lose far more than dental coverage.
Managing Money • 20h ago
A $200-a-year dental benefit could cost low-income Canadians far more in clawed-back GIS
The Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP) isn't taxable — but it is tied to your CRA filing status and income. Miss the deadline or earn slightly more, and you could lose far more than dental coverage.
Investing • 21h ago
Finfluencers, AI scams, and bad bank advice: What the OSC watchdog revealed in annual report
Canada's investing system is being gamed — and most Canadians have no idea it's happening. The OSC annual report is a clear-eyed warning for every Canadian with money in the market
Investing • 21h ago
Finfluencers, AI scams, and bad bank advice: What the OSC watchdog revealed in annual report
Canada's investing system is being gamed — and most Canadians have no idea it's happening. The OSC annual report is a clear-eyed warning for every Canadian with money in the market
News • 4935 views
The 'grandparent scam' just cost seniors up to $3.5M — here's how to protect your family
The conviction of a Montreal-linked fraud mastermind reveals how 'grandparent scams' drain seniors' savings — and what families can do before it happens to them
News • 4935 views
The 'grandparent scam' just cost seniors up to $3.5M — here's how to protect your family
The conviction of a Montreal-linked fraud mastermind reveals how 'grandparent scams' drain seniors' savings — and what families can do before it happens to them
News • 11040 views
A 42% drop in Canadian visits to U.S. cities signals a broader shift beyond tourism
Cell phone data from the University of Toronto reveals that Canadians aren’t just skipping beach vacations — they’re pulling back from business travel too
News • 11040 views
A 42% drop in Canadian visits to U.S. cities signals a broader shift beyond tourism
Cell phone data from the University of Toronto reveals that Canadians aren’t just skipping beach vacations — they’re pulling back from business travel too
News • May 09
Shein clothing tested at 3,300x the safe chemical limit — and Canada has no system to catch them at the border
A Texas lawsuit, using Greenpeace testing, found lead, PFAS and phthalates in Shein products. Here’s why this matters and how to protect yourself
News • May 09
Shein clothing tested at 3,300x the safe chemical limit — and Canada has no system to catch them at the border
A Texas lawsuit, using Greenpeace testing, found lead, PFAS and phthalates in Shein products. Here’s why this matters and how to protect yourself
News • May 06
Canada’s crypto ATM ban: what it means for Canadians and scam victims
Due to fraud and money laundering concerns, Canada is proposing a criminal ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. If you've used or been urged to use one, here's how this change affects you
News • May 06
Canada’s crypto ATM ban: what it means for Canadians and scam victims
Due to fraud and money laundering concerns, Canada is proposing a criminal ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. If you've used or been urged to use one, here's how this change affects you
Investing • May 01
Canada's securities regulators just changed the rules for millions of stock trades — here's why it matters
Canada's securities regulators have lowered the maximum fee brokerages and marketplaces can charge to execute a stock trade. Here's what that means for your portfolio
Investing • May 01
Canada's securities regulators just changed the rules for millions of stock trades — here's why it matters
Canada's securities regulators have lowered the maximum fee brokerages and marketplaces can charge to execute a stock trade. Here's what that means for your portfolio
Loans • May 01
Payday loans and credit scores: What Canadians need to know — and 4 ways to build credit instead
Payday loans rarely help your credit score and can actually wreck it. Here's how the system works and what Canadians can do instead to actually build credit
Loans • May 01
Payday loans and credit scores: What Canadians need to know — and 4 ways to build credit instead
Payday loans rarely help your credit score and can actually wreck it. Here's how the system works and what Canadians can do instead to actually build credit
News • Apr 30
Economist warns Canadian businesses are being "squeezed" and BoC relief is still a year away
Economist: Here’s what insight from the Bank of Canada April Monetary Policy Report means for Canadian businesses and employees across the nation.
News • Apr 30
Economist warns Canadian businesses are being "squeezed" and BoC relief is still a year away
Economist: Here’s what insight from the Bank of Canada April Monetary Policy Report means for Canadian businesses and employees across the nation.
Mortgages • Apr 29
BoC holds rates again —to protect your finances, mortgage expert urges Canadians to drop one dangerous habit
The Bank of Canada has held its rate for the fourth consecutive time. Here’s what home buyers, mortgage holders and those facing renewal should do to protect their finances
Mortgages • Apr 29
BoC holds rates again —to protect your finances, mortgage expert urges Canadians to drop one dangerous habit
The Bank of Canada has held its rate for the fourth consecutive time. Here’s what home buyers, mortgage holders and those facing renewal should do to protect their finances
News • Apr 29
BoC's Tiff Macklem holds rates amid concerns of stagflation dilemma — here's what it means for your finances
The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25% for the fourth consecutive time — leaving millions of Canadians with variable-rate mortgages and high debt loads in a prolonged holding pattern
News • Apr 29
BoC's Tiff Macklem holds rates amid concerns of stagflation dilemma — here's what it means for your finances
The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25% for the fourth consecutive time — leaving millions of Canadians with variable-rate mortgages and high debt loads in a prolonged holding pattern
News • Apr 28
Is your bank text real or a trap? What Canada's first SMS blaster bust means for your money
Three men face 44 charges after a rogue fake-tower device silently hijacked tens of thousands of GTA phones and sent convincing bank and government impersonation texts. Here's what to do
News • Apr 28
Is your bank text real or a trap? What Canada's first SMS blaster bust means for your money
Three men face 44 charges after a rogue fake-tower device silently hijacked tens of thousands of GTA phones and sent convincing bank and government impersonation texts. Here's what to do
News • Apr 28
Air Canada is hiking Aeroplan costs up to 67% on premium flights — and your window to book is closing fast
Air Canada's Aeroplan program is raising the points cost on dozens of routes starting June 1, 2026. If you're holding a balance, the time to redeem — or plan — is now
News • Apr 28
Air Canada is hiking Aeroplan costs up to 67% on premium flights — and your window to book is closing fast
Air Canada's Aeroplan program is raising the points cost on dozens of routes starting June 1, 2026. If you're holding a balance, the time to redeem — or plan — is now
News • Apr 27
Canada's inflation jumps to 2.4% — is a Bank of Canada rate hike now on the table?
Canada's inflation rate hit 2.4% in March, driven by Middle East energy prices. Financial markets now price a 75% chance of a rate hike by year-end — and variable-rate borrowers need to take notice.
News • Apr 27
Canada's inflation jumps to 2.4% — is a Bank of Canada rate hike now on the table?
Canada's inflation rate hit 2.4% in March, driven by Middle East energy prices. Financial markets now price a 75% chance of a rate hike by year-end — and variable-rate borrowers need to take notice.
Credit Cards • 2965 views
Only 8% of Canadians used this 0% interest strategy last year — it can save you $1,100 on credit card debt
With credit card debt averaging $4,500 per Canadian, a 0% balance transfer offer could save you hundreds in interest — but only if you know the terms
Credit Cards • 2965 views
Only 8% of Canadians used this 0% interest strategy last year — it can save you $1,100 on credit card debt
With credit card debt averaging $4,500 per Canadian, a 0% balance transfer offer could save you hundreds in interest — but only if you know the terms
Retirement • Apr 18
Canadians paying $1K/yr in credit card interest could use these funds to build $30,000 in RRSP savings instead
Canadians carrying the average credit card balance into their late working years aren’t just paying interest — they’re trading retirement security for minimum payments
Retirement • Apr 18
Canadians paying $1K/yr in credit card interest could use these funds to build $30,000 in RRSP savings instead
Canadians carrying the average credit card balance into their late working years aren’t just paying interest — they’re trading retirement security for minimum payments
Credit Cards • Apr 17
1.4M Canadians missed a credit payment in 2025 — here's who can still qualify for a balance transfer card
Missed a credit payment? Equifax data shows Canadians are at risk of losing access to balance transfer cards
Credit Cards • Apr 17
1.4M Canadians missed a credit payment in 2025 — here's who can still qualify for a balance transfer card
Missed a credit payment? Equifax data shows Canadians are at risk of losing access to balance transfer cards
Credit Cards • Apr 16
Are you overpaying for your travel card? This new $89 option is worth a hard look
NEO’s new World Elite Mastercard launched April 15, bringing premium travel perks — including a free checked bag, lounge access and a NEXUS credit — at a price $50 less than competitors
Credit Cards • Apr 16
Are you overpaying for your travel card? This new $89 option is worth a hard look
NEO’s new World Elite Mastercard launched April 15, bringing premium travel perks — including a free checked bag, lounge access and a NEXUS credit — at a price $50 less than competitors
Auto • Apr 16
Bought a car between 1998 and 2017? Here's how to claim your share of a $50 million price-fixing settlement
Hurry, because the deadline to claim is fast approaching
Auto • Apr 16
Bought a car between 1998 and 2017? Here's how to claim your share of a $50 million price-fixing settlement
Hurry, because the deadline to claim is fast approaching
Investing • Apr 16
You set your robo-advisor to 'conservative' — now the 2.25% rate world has made that choice more costly
After 275 basis points of Bank of Canada cuts, conservative robo-advisor portfolios may be generating materially less income than Canadian retirees assumed.
Investing • Apr 16
You set your robo-advisor to 'conservative' — now the 2.25% rate world has made that choice more costly
After 275 basis points of Bank of Canada cuts, conservative robo-advisor portfolios may be generating materially less income than Canadian retirees assumed.
Credit Cards • Apr 16
9 Bank of Canada rate cuts haven't touched your 20% credit card rate — here's why and what to do
Multiple Bank of Canada rate cuts and your credit card still charges close to 20%. The mechanism that lowers mortgages doesn't touch most cards. Here's what does
Credit Cards • Apr 16
9 Bank of Canada rate cuts haven't touched your 20% credit card rate — here's why and what to do
Multiple Bank of Canada rate cuts and your credit card still charges close to 20%. The mechanism that lowers mortgages doesn't touch most cards. Here's what does
Banking • 1053 views
Screen-scraping your bank account could void your fraud protection — here's what to do
Millions of Canadians are screen-scraping their bank accounts through budgeting apps — and most don't realize it could cost them their fraud protection if something goes wrong
Banking • 1053 views
Screen-scraping your bank account could void your fraud protection — here's what to do
Millions of Canadians are screen-scraping their bank accounts through budgeting apps — and most don't realize it could cost them their fraud protection if something goes wrong
Credit Cards • Apr 15
Most Canadians get balance transfers wrong — here's the 1 rule that actually gets you out of debt
A balance transfer card can cut your interest bill to near zero — but only if you treat it like a debt-repayment vehicle, not a new line of credit
Credit Cards • Apr 15
Most Canadians get balance transfers wrong — here's the 1 rule that actually gets you out of debt
A balance transfer card can cut your interest bill to near zero — but only if you treat it like a debt-repayment vehicle, not a new line of credit
Managing Money • Apr 14
The CRA is sitting on $1.4 billion in uncashed cheques — is any of it yours?
The Canada Revenue Agency is holding $1.4 billion in uncashed cheques dating back to 1998. A two-minute check through CRA My Account could put money back in your pocket.
Managing Money • Apr 14
The CRA is sitting on $1.4 billion in uncashed cheques — is any of it yours?
The Canada Revenue Agency is holding $1.4 billion in uncashed cheques dating back to 1998. A two-minute check through CRA My Account could put money back in your pocket.
Insurance • Apr 12
Are you overpaying for car insurance? 8 things Canadians should check right now to save more than $1,000/yr
Auto insurance shouldn’t drain your bank account. Here’s how Canadians can save money while getting the coverage they need.
Insurance • Apr 12
Are you overpaying for car insurance? 8 things Canadians should check right now to save more than $1,000/yr
Auto insurance shouldn’t drain your bank account. Here’s how Canadians can save money while getting the coverage they need.
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