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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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 • 17067 views
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 • 17067 views
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 • 6906 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 • 6906 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 • 16553 views
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 • 16553 views
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 • 13249 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 • 13249 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.
News • Sep 15
Carney courts European leaders for 'unique' EU alliance as U.S. tariffs hit $20B in Canadian goods
As trade talks with the U.S. collapse, Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to court the EU — but there’s no fast or simple solution to the impact of the most recent trade war tariffs
News • Sep 15
Carney courts European leaders for 'unique' EU alliance as U.S. tariffs hit $20B in Canadian goods
As trade talks with the U.S. collapse, Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to court the EU — but there’s no fast or simple solution to the impact of the most recent trade war tariffs
News • Sep 13
17 unions, 7,000 jobs and a possible 30% fare hike: What the BC Ferries fight means for you
A coalition of 17 unions wants BC Ferries' next vessels built at home. For riders, the bigger number may be the 30% fare hike BC Ferries' own CEO has floated once the price cap ends in 2028
News • Sep 13
17 unions, 7,000 jobs and a possible 30% fare hike: What the BC Ferries fight means for you
A coalition of 17 unions wants BC Ferries' next vessels built at home. For riders, the bigger number may be the 30% fare hike BC Ferries' own CEO has floated once the price cap ends in 2028
Retirement • 2206 views
Canadians with $357,000 saved at 65 face a monthly shortfall — here's how to turn savings into income
A number can’t tell you if you’re ready to retire, but a set of calculations will get you the answers you need. Here’s how to use your age, expenses and nest egg to determine your retirement age
Retirement • 2206 views
Canadians with $357,000 saved at 65 face a monthly shortfall — here's how to turn savings into income
A number can’t tell you if you’re ready to retire, but a set of calculations will get you the answers you need. Here’s how to use your age, expenses and nest egg to determine your retirement age
Investing • 2337 views
Greg Abel just spent US$20 billion at Berkshire Hathaway, ending 14 quarters of stock selling — Alphabet was the big bet
Greg Abel just put US$20 billion of Berkshire's cash to work, ending a 14-quarter selling streak — here's what the shift says, and what Canadian investors can learn from it
Investing • 2337 views
Greg Abel just spent US$20 billion at Berkshire Hathaway, ending 14 quarters of stock selling — Alphabet was the big bet
Greg Abel just put US$20 billion of Berkshire's cash to work, ending a 14-quarter selling streak — here's what the shift says, and what Canadian investors can learn from it
News • Sep 10
Canada's steel and aluminum counter-tariffs have doubled — what it means for car and appliance prices
Canada's steel and aluminum tariffs double to 50% on September 8 — what it means for car, appliance and grocery prices for Canadians
News • Sep 10
Canada's steel and aluminum counter-tariffs have doubled — what it means for car and appliance prices
Canada's steel and aluminum tariffs double to 50% on September 8 — what it means for car, appliance and grocery prices for Canadians
News • 6314 views
U.S. exit from North America's trade deal would hurt Canada — but not break it, Deloitte says
New Deloitte modelling shows a U.S. exit from CUSMA would cost Canada $402 billion and 163,000 jobs a year — but diversifying trade could offset much of the damage
News • 6314 views
U.S. exit from North America's trade deal would hurt Canada — but not break it, Deloitte says
New Deloitte modelling shows a U.S. exit from CUSMA would cost Canada $402 billion and 163,000 jobs a year — but diversifying trade could offset much of the damage
News • Sep 10
Canada lost almost 42,000 jobs and the loonie fell to 72 cents U.S. — what it means for your wallet
A weak Canadian jobs report and a surprisingly strong U.S. one pushed the loonie lower this week — but questions about the reliability of U.S. data add a wrinkle for anyone watching their money
News • Sep 10
Canada lost almost 42,000 jobs and the loonie fell to 72 cents U.S. — what it means for your wallet
A weak Canadian jobs report and a surprisingly strong U.S. one pushed the loonie lower this week — but questions about the reliability of U.S. data add a wrinkle for anyone watching their money
Investing • Sep 09
A BC mining insider hid $2 million in trades for years — and paid just $50,000
A BC mining insider paid $50,000 in fines after hiding more than $2 million in trades. It’s a reminder to investors on what to consider and what to check when investing in small-cap stock
Investing • Sep 09
A BC mining insider hid $2 million in trades for years — and paid just $50,000
A BC mining insider paid $50,000 in fines after hiding more than $2 million in trades. It’s a reminder to investors on what to consider and what to check when investing in small-cap stock
News • Sep 08
'Aren't good enough': Trump targets Bombardier despite its US supply chain — and market responds
A presidential social media post threatened Bombardier's biggest market. Here's what Trump said, how Bombardier responded and what a similar threat in January already revealed
News • Sep 08
'Aren't good enough': Trump targets Bombardier despite its US supply chain — and market responds
A presidential social media post threatened Bombardier's biggest market. Here's what Trump said, how Bombardier responded and what a similar threat in January already revealed
Investing • Sep 08
Silver miners’ revenue jumps 247%: How investors can ride the precious metals rally safely
A silver mine’s revenue surged 247%. As the precious metals rally hits record highs, here’s how investors can capitalize safely without triggering tax or volatility risks.
Investing • Sep 08
Silver miners’ revenue jumps 247%: How investors can ride the precious metals rally safely
A silver mine’s revenue surged 247%. As the precious metals rally hits record highs, here’s how investors can capitalize safely without triggering tax or volatility risks.
News • 7399 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 • 7399 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 • Sep 02
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 • Sep 02
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 • 10772 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 • 10772 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 • 4318 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 • 4318 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 • Aug 31
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 • Aug 31
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 • Aug 31
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 • Aug 31
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
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