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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Romana King's Expertise
Managing Money • Jul 18
OAS and CPP payments rise for Q3 2026 — but many retirees still face a savings gap
Managing Money • Jul 04
The Wealthy Barber is retiring — here's how to check your own retirement plan
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News • 21h ago
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 • 21h ago
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 • 1745 views
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 • 1745 views
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 • 42524 views
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 • 42524 views
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.
Life • 1160 views
A Mexican resort cancelled a reviewer's US$6,000-a-night booking — and why Canadian travellers need to spend wisely
A luxury reviewer's US$6,000-a-night Mexico resort booking was cancelled at the gate — here's what Canadian snowbirds should know before booking a newly opened resort
Life • 1160 views
A Mexican resort cancelled a reviewer's US$6,000-a-night booking — and why Canadian travellers need to spend wisely
A luxury reviewer's US$6,000-a-night Mexico resort booking was cancelled at the gate — here's what Canadian snowbirds should know before booking a newly opened resort
News • Jul 28
Independent review says OBSI needs binding power and a $550,000 payout cap to help protect Canadians
A new independent review says Canadians need OBSI to have binding power over complaints — here's what that would change, and what it means today
News • Jul 28
Independent review says OBSI needs binding power and a $550,000 payout cap to help protect Canadians
A new independent review says Canadians need OBSI to have binding power over complaints — here's what that would change, and what it means today
News • Jul 27
Shopify CEO says pensioners are ‘dependents’ who shouldn’t vote — then backed a plan that gives $500K earners 5 votes
Shopify CEO Tobi Ltke X posts went viral after implying that retirees and non-taxpayers could lose their vote. Here's what the Constitution actually protects
News • Jul 27
Shopify CEO says pensioners are ‘dependents’ who shouldn’t vote — then backed a plan that gives $500K earners 5 votes
Shopify CEO Tobi Ltke X posts went viral after implying that retirees and non-taxpayers could lose their vote. Here's what the Constitution actually protects
Managing Money • Jul 18
OAS and CPP payments rise for Q3 2026 — but many retirees still face a savings gap
Higher benefit payments won't close the gap between government income and typical retirement spending, so here's what the real numbers mean for your plan
Managing Money • Jul 18
OAS and CPP payments rise for Q3 2026 — but many retirees still face a savings gap
Higher benefit payments won't close the gap between government income and typical retirement spending, so here's what the real numbers mean for your plan
News • Jul 16
Bank of Canada holds rate in July as inflation hits 3.2% — what it means for Canadian investors and retirees
Falling loonie, rising inflation: what the Bank of Canada's 2026 outlook means for your money
News • Jul 16
Bank of Canada holds rate in July as inflation hits 3.2% — what it means for Canadian investors and retirees
Falling loonie, rising inflation: what the Bank of Canada's 2026 outlook means for your money
Managing Money • Jul 10
Morgan Housel says time is money's best dividend — here's how Canadians should plan to collect it
Canadians who concentrate on maximizing income and deferring freedom need a plan for how to convert savings into time using TFSA-first investing and passive income
Managing Money • Jul 10
Morgan Housel says time is money's best dividend — here's how Canadians should plan to collect it
Canadians who concentrate on maximizing income and deferring freedom need a plan for how to convert savings into time using TFSA-first investing and passive income
Insurance • Jul 05
A BC police officer got Elon Musk's Neuralink implant for ALS — highlights the financial woes for those on disability
Vancouver police sergeant Lee Marten's ALS diagnosis and Neuralink implant highlight what really happens to a Canadian's income after a serious diagnosis
Insurance • Jul 05
A BC police officer got Elon Musk's Neuralink implant for ALS — highlights the financial woes for those on disability
Vancouver police sergeant Lee Marten's ALS diagnosis and Neuralink implant highlight what really happens to a Canadian's income after a serious diagnosis
Managing Money • Jul 04
The Wealthy Barber is retiring — here's how to check your own retirement plan
David Chilton built trust for almost 40 years. His retirement is a reminder to check your own TFSA, RRSP and FHSA numbers rather than relying on one voice
Managing Money • Jul 04
The Wealthy Barber is retiring — here's how to check your own retirement plan
David Chilton built trust for almost 40 years. His retirement is a reminder to check your own TFSA, RRSP and FHSA numbers rather than relying on one voice
Managing Money • Jul 03
Suze Orman calls an emergency fund a quality-of-life move — but many use a HELOC, a gap that gets expensive fast
Why Canadians still need an emergency fund — and why a HELOC doesn't count
Managing Money • Jul 03
Suze Orman calls an emergency fund a quality-of-life move — but many use a HELOC, a gap that gets expensive fast
Why Canadians still need an emergency fund — and why a HELOC doesn't count
Insurance • Jul 03
Record life insurance coverage hides a growing gap for Canadian households, with Ontario facing the largest shortfall
A new industry study finds Canadian households are underinsured by 14.5% on average, even as total coverage hits record highs — and Ontario families face the widest gap in the country
Insurance • Jul 03
Record life insurance coverage hides a growing gap for Canadian households, with Ontario facing the largest shortfall
A new industry study finds Canadian households are underinsured by 14.5% on average, even as total coverage hits record highs — and Ontario families face the widest gap in the country
Investing • Jul 03
Ramit Sethi's $30,000 questions: 4 money moves Canadian professionals keep skipping
Here’s how Ramit Sethi’s $30,000 questions framework applies to salary talks, RRSP matching, TFSAs and mortgage renewals for Canadians
Investing • Jul 03
Ramit Sethi's $30,000 questions: 4 money moves Canadian professionals keep skipping
Here’s how Ramit Sethi’s $30,000 questions framework applies to salary talks, RRSP matching, TFSAs and mortgage renewals for Canadians
Managing Money • Jul 03
CRA warns incorporated professionals: This insurance-based tax loophole isn't real and could cost you jail time
The CRA says some critical illness insurance arrangements are aggressive tax schemes — here's how to know if yours is one, and what to do if you're already in it
Managing Money • Jul 03
CRA warns incorporated professionals: This insurance-based tax loophole isn't real and could cost you jail time
The CRA says some critical illness insurance arrangements are aggressive tax schemes — here's how to know if yours is one, and what to do if you're already in it
News • Jul 02
Home insurance nearly quadrupled in 20 years — and Statistics Canada just explained why
A Statistics Canada study confirms extreme weather is driving home insurance premiums far above general inflation — and the trend is spreading province by province.
News • Jul 02
Home insurance nearly quadrupled in 20 years — and Statistics Canada just explained why
A Statistics Canada study confirms extreme weather is driving home insurance premiums far above general inflation — and the trend is spreading province by province.
Managing Money • Jul 02
Canadian insolvency filings just hit a 17-year high — here's what the rising debt trend means for your money
37,121 Canadians filed for insolvency last quarter, and the pace is accelerating fast enough that it should change how you think about your own debt load
Managing Money • Jul 02
Canadian insolvency filings just hit a 17-year high — here's what the rising debt trend means for your money
37,121 Canadians filed for insolvency last quarter, and the pace is accelerating fast enough that it should change how you think about your own debt load
Insurance • Jul 01
Ontario fines life insurance agents $224,000 for sales violations: Why the penalties are just the start
Ontario penalized 65 agents after finding 184 rule violations — many tied to unsuitable universal life policy sales
Insurance • Jul 01
Ontario fines life insurance agents $224,000 for sales violations: Why the penalties are just the start
Ontario penalized 65 agents after finding 184 rule violations — many tied to unsuitable universal life policy sales
Managing Money • Jun 26
Is your employer group RRSP match actually working for you — or are you leaving money on the table?
Employer RRSP matching programs are one of the most powerful retirement tools Canadians have — but vesting rules, opt-in gaps and contribution caps mean most workers aren't collecting the full amount
Managing Money • Jun 26
Is your employer group RRSP match actually working for you — or are you leaving money on the table?
Employer RRSP matching programs are one of the most powerful retirement tools Canadians have — but vesting rules, opt-in gaps and contribution caps mean most workers aren't collecting the full amount
Managing Money • Jun 26
Warren Buffett's 'spend what's left' rule: why Canadian high earners keep ignoring it
Income rises, but so do expenses — here is how automating your registered savings before spending a dollar can change that equation for good
Managing Money • Jun 26
Warren Buffett's 'spend what's left' rule: why Canadian high earners keep ignoring it
Income rises, but so do expenses — here is how automating your registered savings before spending a dollar can change that equation for good
News • Jun 26
CEO Jamie Dimon just torched Prime Minister Mark Carney's big trade plan — and your portfolio could pay the price
The world's most powerful banker just called out Canada's trade pivot as a fantasy. Here's what that means for your investments right now.
News • Jun 26
CEO Jamie Dimon just torched Prime Minister Mark Carney's big trade plan — and your portfolio could pay the price
The world's most powerful banker just called out Canada's trade pivot as a fantasy. Here's what that means for your investments right now.
News • Jun 24
Canada promised $450M for flood insurance — and 1.5 million homeowners are still waiting as basements fill up
Floods hit Montreal and Edmonton this past weekend. Ottawa promised a national flood insurance program by April 2026. It still doesn't exist — and 1.5 million high-risk households remain without affordable coverage
News • Jun 24
Canada promised $450M for flood insurance — and 1.5 million homeowners are still waiting as basements fill up
Floods hit Montreal and Edmonton this past weekend. Ottawa promised a national flood insurance program by April 2026. It still doesn't exist — and 1.5 million high-risk households remain without affordable coverage
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