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.
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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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News • 6710 views
'Canada has what the world wants' — Carney's $1-trillion pitch and the man he picked to sell it
Carney's new Invest in Canada chair, Dominic Barton, has a controversial and impressive resume — here's what Canadians should watch for as Ottawa bets on foreign capital during the trade war
News • 6710 views
'Canada has what the world wants' — Carney's $1-trillion pitch and the man he picked to sell it
Carney's new Invest in Canada chair, Dominic Barton, has a controversial and impressive resume — here's what Canadians should watch for as Ottawa bets on foreign capital during the trade war
News • 1436 views
Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.25% again — and warns tariffs and war threaten to push inflation even higher
The central bank left the overnight rate unchanged again on September 2, citing rising inflation risk from tariffs — a sign renewing homeowners may wait longer than hoped for lower payments
News • 1436 views
Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.25% again — and warns tariffs and war threaten to push inflation even higher
The central bank left the overnight rate unchanged again on September 2, citing rising inflation risk from tariffs — a sign renewing homeowners may wait longer than hoped for lower payments
News • 14024 views
Carney says Trump officials are just ‘throwing shade’ — economists say Canadians will pay for it
As Carney trades barbs with Trump officials over ‘memes’ and ‘shade’, Ottawa’s tariffs on U.S. goods take effect September 8 — and economists say lower-income Canadians will feel it most
News • 14024 views
Carney says Trump officials are just ‘throwing shade’ — economists say Canadians will pay for it
As Carney trades barbs with Trump officials over ‘memes’ and ‘shade’, Ottawa’s tariffs on U.S. goods take effect September 8 — and economists say lower-income Canadians will feel it most
News • 2509 views
$5,000 up for grabs in CRA hacking settlement — here's who qualifies
The claims process is open for the $8.7M CRA data breach settlement — here's who's eligible, what you could get, and how to apply before the Feb. 3, 2027 deadline
News • 2509 views
$5,000 up for grabs in CRA hacking settlement — here's who qualifies
The claims process is open for the $8.7M CRA data breach settlement — here's who's eligible, what you could get, and how to apply before the Feb. 3, 2027 deadline
Managing Money • Sep 01
Consumer insolvencies hit a 2-year high — here's what it means if your retirement counts on rental income
Canadians now owe a record $2.64 trillion and renters are leading this surge: Here’s why growing tenant financial stress is a real risk for Canadians counting on steady rent in retirement
Managing Money • Sep 01
Consumer insolvencies hit a 2-year high — here's what it means if your retirement counts on rental income
Canadians now owe a record $2.64 trillion and renters are leading this surge: Here’s why growing tenant financial stress is a real risk for Canadians counting on steady rent in retirement
News • 14337 views
BC government admits budget error of nearly $1.5-billion for natural gas royalties — what it means for all taxpayers
A newly confirmed accounting mistake could strip hundreds of millions from BC's natural gas revenue each year, just as the province tries to chip away at a record $13.3-billion deficit
News • 14337 views
BC government admits budget error of nearly $1.5-billion for natural gas royalties — what it means for all taxpayers
A newly confirmed accounting mistake could strip hundreds of millions from BC's natural gas revenue each year, just as the province tries to chip away at a record $13.3-billion deficit
Taxes • 16202 views
CRA fines Vancouver realtor $103,785 for pretending a rental property was her home
A Vancouver landlord's $103,785 fine shows how the Canada Revenue Agency cracks down on Canadians misusing the principal residence exemption
Taxes • 16202 views
CRA fines Vancouver realtor $103,785 for pretending a rental property was her home
A Vancouver landlord's $103,785 fine shows how the Canada Revenue Agency cracks down on Canadians misusing the principal residence exemption
Mortgages • Aug 29
CMHC: Ontario mortgage delinquencies pass the national average for the first time since 2012
New CMHC data show Ontario's mortgage delinquency rate has passed the national average for the first time in over a decade, with Toronto up 60% — here's what to do
Mortgages • Aug 29
CMHC: Ontario mortgage delinquencies pass the national average for the first time since 2012
New CMHC data show Ontario's mortgage delinquency rate has passed the national average for the first time in over a decade, with Toronto up 60% — here's what to do
Investing • Aug 26
Canadian bank stocks dropped up to 4.4% ahead of earnings — what it means for investors and dividend earnings
Bank shares tumbled before earnings — here's what dividend investors should watch instead of the stock price
Investing • Aug 26
Canadian bank stocks dropped up to 4.4% ahead of earnings — what it means for investors and dividend earnings
Bank shares tumbled before earnings — here's what dividend investors should watch instead of the stock price
News • Aug 26
AI construction boom fuels world’s largest farm equipment manufacturer's first quarterly profit rise in 3 years
Deere's construction segment posted an 18% sales jump as AI data centre demand surged, lifting quarterly EPS to US$5.10
News • Aug 26
AI construction boom fuels world’s largest farm equipment manufacturer's first quarterly profit rise in 3 years
Deere's construction segment posted an 18% sales jump as AI data centre demand surged, lifting quarterly EPS to US$5.10
News • Aug 25
'Tariff is another word for tax': Forbes chair calls Trump's Canada trade war 'utterly pointless' — here's what it costs
Forbes Media's chairman says Trump's tariffs on Canada make no economic sense — but the trade war is already reshaping prices, interest rates and portfolios for Canadians
News • Aug 25
'Tariff is another word for tax': Forbes chair calls Trump's Canada trade war 'utterly pointless' — here's what it costs
Forbes Media's chairman says Trump's tariffs on Canada make no economic sense — but the trade war is already reshaping prices, interest rates and portfolios for Canadians
News • Aug 25
Trump's US$65,000 Moderna trade is untouchable by law — a Canadian minister would need a blind trust for that
Trump's disclosed Moderna stake is now worth over 225% more than he paid, a paper gain that could top US$146,000. Here's the legal gap that let him make the trade, and how Canada's rules differ
News • Aug 25
Trump's US$65,000 Moderna trade is untouchable by law — a Canadian minister would need a blind trust for that
Trump's disclosed Moderna stake is now worth over 225% more than he paid, a paper gain that could top US$146,000. Here's the legal gap that let him make the trade, and how Canada's rules differ
News • Aug 25
Scientists turn to OnlyFans, meme coins and beer to save marmot research — after funding cuts leave them scrambling
Professors hoped for modest OnlyFans tips for their 64-year marmot study. Instead, a surprise meme coin fundraiser has already generated over $120,000 to keep the project alive
News • Aug 25
Scientists turn to OnlyFans, meme coins and beer to save marmot research — after funding cuts leave them scrambling
Professors hoped for modest OnlyFans tips for their 64-year marmot study. Instead, a surprise meme coin fundraiser has already generated over $120,000 to keep the project alive
News • Aug 24
‘Puffs his chest out’: How JD Vance mocked Carney's trade strategy — just before the deal collapsed anyway
A leaked recording shows the U.S. vice president dismissing Mark Carney's trade strategy as a joke — then talks collapsed, 50% tariffs hit billions in Canadian goods, and Ottawa vowed to match them
News • Aug 24
‘Puffs his chest out’: How JD Vance mocked Carney's trade strategy — just before the deal collapsed anyway
A leaked recording shows the U.S. vice president dismissing Mark Carney's trade strategy as a joke — then talks collapsed, 50% tariffs hit billions in Canadian goods, and Ottawa vowed to match them
Taxes • Aug 23
Taxpayers could wait up to a year for refunds as CRA complaints hit 3-year high — data reveals the best times to call
Canada's taxpayer watchdog says CRA complaints rose 27% this year, driven largely by call centre delays — here's when Canadians say they get through faster, and what to do if your file is stuck
Taxes • Aug 23
Taxpayers could wait up to a year for refunds as CRA complaints hit 3-year high — data reveals the best times to call
Canada's taxpayer watchdog says CRA complaints rose 27% this year, driven largely by call centre delays — here's when Canadians say they get through faster, and what to do if your file is stuck
News • Aug 21
Fast-fashion slows as Shein delays IPO after slashing its valuation from US$100B to US$27B
Shein pushes its Hong Kong IPO to September after its valuation plunges from US$100B to US$27B
News • Aug 21
Fast-fashion slows as Shein delays IPO after slashing its valuation from US$100B to US$27B
Shein pushes its Hong Kong IPO to September after its valuation plunges from US$100B to US$27B
Mortgages • Aug 20
45% of Canadians renewing mortgages now spend over half their income on housing, BoC data shows
Despite budget constraints, BoC research identifies options to continue as a homeowner and stay on budget
Mortgages • Aug 20
45% of Canadians renewing mortgages now spend over half their income on housing, BoC data shows
Despite budget constraints, BoC research identifies options to continue as a homeowner and stay on budget
News • 5712 views
Trump claims ‘Deal with Canada’, but PM Carney remains cautious: Why the BoC recession warning still matters
A last-minute social post from President Trump spared Canadian exporters from steep new duties — for now. How a 3-day extension could help Canadians avoid a BoC worst-case scenario
News • 5712 views
Trump claims ‘Deal with Canada’, but PM Carney remains cautious: Why the BoC recession warning still matters
A last-minute social post from President Trump spared Canadian exporters from steep new duties — for now. How a 3-day extension could help Canadians avoid a BoC worst-case scenario
Investing • Aug 19
Ray Dalio warns of AI bubbles: Why Canadian retirees and investors are more exposed to tech risks than they realize
A real tech stock selloff is highlighting what billionaire hedge fund founder, Ray Dalio, raised about AI risks inside Canadian RRSPs, TFSAs and pension exposure
Investing • Aug 19
Ray Dalio warns of AI bubbles: Why Canadian retirees and investors are more exposed to tech risks than they realize
A real tech stock selloff is highlighting what billionaire hedge fund founder, Ray Dalio, raised about AI risks inside Canadian RRSPs, TFSAs and pension exposure
Taxes • Aug 19
Which province lost the most? Ranking Canada's $1,800 carbon rebate by region
The Canada Carbon Rebate is gone, but unclaimed money from it isn't — yet. Here's how much your province was worth, ranked highest to lowest, and how long you have left to claim it.
Taxes • Aug 19
Which province lost the most? Ranking Canada's $1,800 carbon rebate by region
The Canada Carbon Rebate is gone, but unclaimed money from it isn't — yet. Here's how much your province was worth, ranked highest to lowest, and how long you have left to claim it.
News • Aug 15
Is Calgary’s 30% office vacancy a crisis or opportunity? How the city plans to turn empty towers into new housing
Calgary just wrapped a new round of funding for turning empty downtown offices into homes, hotels and more — here's what changed, what it's already delivered and what to watch for next
News • Aug 15
Is Calgary’s 30% office vacancy a crisis or opportunity? How the city plans to turn empty towers into new housing
Calgary just wrapped a new round of funding for turning empty downtown offices into homes, hotels and more — here's what changed, what it's already delivered and what to watch for next
News • Aug 12
Vancouver landlords fined $57,100 for turning offices into 11 illegal rental rooms
Vancouver landlord fined $57,100 after converting office space into 11 illegal rental rooms with fire and safety violations
News • Aug 12
Vancouver landlords fined $57,100 for turning offices into 11 illegal rental rooms
Vancouver landlord fined $57,100 after converting office space into 11 illegal rental rooms with fire and safety violations
News • Aug 12
Gordon Pape warns against buying Telus after 55% dividend cut, $2.1B writedown and $1.8B quarterly loss
A new CEO, a $2.1-billion writedown and a warning from a well-known Canadian investing expert — here's what the Telus cut means for investors
News • Aug 12
Gordon Pape warns against buying Telus after 55% dividend cut, $2.1B writedown and $1.8B quarterly loss
A new CEO, a $2.1-billion writedown and a warning from a well-known Canadian investing expert — here's what the Telus cut means for investors
News • Aug 09
Canada faces a 50% U.S. tariff in less than two weeks — here's what changes for shoppers first
Ottawa is weighing concessions on alcohol, autos and dairy to avoid new U.S. tariffs. Here's what could actually move the needle on what Canadians pay — and when
News • Aug 09
Canada faces a 50% U.S. tariff in less than two weeks — here's what changes for shoppers first
Ottawa is weighing concessions on alcohol, autos and dairy to avoid new U.S. tariffs. Here's what could actually move the needle on what Canadians pay — and when
News • Aug 08
How to spot fake tickets: Lessons from a $265k Eras Tour scam that tricked 107 Canadians
A guilty plea in a $265,000 fake Taylor Swift ticket scheme is a reminder of how concert fraud works — and how Canadians can buy tickets without losing everything.
News • Aug 08
How to spot fake tickets: Lessons from a $265k Eras Tour scam that tricked 107 Canadians
A guilty plea in a $265,000 fake Taylor Swift ticket scheme is a reminder of how concert fraud works — and how Canadians can buy tickets without losing everything.
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