Thomas Kent
Thomas Kent is a senior staff writer at Moneywise covering personal finance, markets and economic trends. He specializes in translating complex financial topics into clear, actionable insights for everyday readers.
With bylines across several publications, including the Woolwich Observer and PolicyMe, his reporting focuses heavily on insurance and consumer finance. He holds a degree in Philosophy from the University of Waterloo and a journalism diploma from Conestoga College, and is currently working on a novel.
EXPERIENCE
-
WWoolwich ObserverReporter 2025–2026
EDUCATION
-
UUniversity of WaterlooMA Philosophy 2017
FIND ME ON
- Woolwich Observer
- MoneySense
- PolicyMe
- moneyGenius
- creditcardGenius
Their Top Finance Tip
Keep it simple. The best financial plan is one you can stick to.
Thomas Kent's Expertise
Thomas's favourite resources
1
Bloomberg
2
Forbes
3
Fortune
4
MarketWatch
5
Reuters
In Conversation
More from Thomas Kent
LATEST
Investing • Jun 30
The S&P 500 just flashed a rare market warning — and could change how Canadian investors think about risk moving forward
A market valuation signal last seen during the dot-com bubble is back — and for Canadians with U.S. index funds in their RRSP or TFSA, the implications are worth understanding
Investing • Jun 30
The S&P 500 just flashed a rare market warning — and could change how Canadian investors think about risk moving forward
A market valuation signal last seen during the dot-com bubble is back — and for Canadians with U.S. index funds in their RRSP or TFSA, the implications are worth understanding
News • 7465 views
Mark Carney shifts his tone on U.S. trade tensions — and Canadians with TFSAs and RRSPs should pay attention
As the CUSMA review deadline looms and Canada’s economy shrinks, investors are asking what comes next — and how to protect what they’ve built
News • 7465 views
Mark Carney shifts his tone on U.S. trade tensions — and Canadians with TFSAs and RRSPs should pay attention
As the CUSMA review deadline looms and Canada’s economy shrinks, investors are asking what comes next — and how to protect what they’ve built
Investing • Jun 12
SpaceX IPO to launch this group of teachers into dream retirement — massive $11B jackpot possible. How to ride the wave
A group of Canadian teachers are preparing for a prospective liftoff.
Investing • Jun 12
SpaceX IPO to launch this group of teachers into dream retirement — massive $11B jackpot possible. How to ride the wave
A group of Canadian teachers are preparing for a prospective liftoff.
Investing • 1429 views
Ray Dalio says AI investors are betting on companies, not technology — here's what Canadians should do instead
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has a warning for anyone chasing AI stocks right now: The technology may succeed even if the companies built around it don’t — and that distinction could cost you.
Investing • 1429 views
Ray Dalio says AI investors are betting on companies, not technology — here's what Canadians should do instead
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has a warning for anyone chasing AI stocks right now: The technology may succeed even if the companies built around it don’t — and that distinction could cost you.
News • Apr 11
Peter Schiff: Rising oil prices won't cause inflation — but something else is coming — what you should know
Rising oil prices may not cause inflation directly — but the economic chain reaction could hit your wallet hard
News • Apr 11
Peter Schiff: Rising oil prices won't cause inflation — but something else is coming — what you should know
Rising oil prices may not cause inflation directly — but the economic chain reaction could hit your wallet hard
Managing Money • 2000 views
Couple’s Buy Now Pay Later crisis is a wake-up call for Canadians juggling instalment payments
A couple raising 4 kids admits they never track their spending — and the buy now, pay later bills piled up fast. Here’s what their story teaches every Canadian about debt, avoidance and taking control
Managing Money • 2000 views
Couple’s Buy Now Pay Later crisis is a wake-up call for Canadians juggling instalment payments
A couple raising 4 kids admits they never track their spending — and the buy now, pay later bills piled up fast. Here’s what their story teaches every Canadian about debt, avoidance and taking control
Investing • Mar 24
Jamie Dimon: Markets may be underestimating inflation — here’s how investors can hedge against rising prices
Dimon suggested that investors are glossing over some serious risks — particularly around inflation
Investing • Mar 24
Jamie Dimon: Markets may be underestimating inflation — here’s how investors can hedge against rising prices
Dimon suggested that investors are glossing over some serious risks — particularly around inflation
Employment • Mar 22
Here’s what Canadian workers should do financially to protect themselves from mass AI layoffs
Jack Dorsey's company reported profits, but he chose to come in leaner, and framed AI as the reason
Employment • Mar 22
Here’s what Canadian workers should do financially to protect themselves from mass AI layoffs
Jack Dorsey's company reported profits, but he chose to come in leaner, and framed AI as the reason
Investing • Mar 17
BlackRock's retirement chief warns index-only investing is 'evolving' — and your nest egg could pay the price
The world's biggest asset manager is sounding the alarm on passive index investing — and if you're counting on an RRSP or TFSA full of index funds to carry you through retirement, you need to hear this
Investing • Mar 17
BlackRock's retirement chief warns index-only investing is 'evolving' — and your nest egg could pay the price
The world's biggest asset manager is sounding the alarm on passive index investing — and if you're counting on an RRSP or TFSA full of index funds to carry you through retirement, you need to hear this
Explore more authors
We’re proud of our contributors, and can’t wait for you to meet them.
Chris Clark
Freelance Writer
Sandy Yong
Contributor
Vawn Himmelsbach
Contributor
Tyler Wade
Personal finance content strategist & writer