Vawn Himmelsbach
Vawn Himmelsbach is a veteran journalist who covers tech, business, finance and travel. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, National Post, CBC News, Yahoo Finance, MSN, CAA Magazine, Travelweek, Explore Magazine and Consumer Reports.
Beyond journalism, she has written content for major consulting and tech firms globally. Earlier in her career, she spent three years as an Asian correspondent, including a stint editing in China. When not moderating industry panels or lecturing, Vawn travels extensively—from old Tbilisi to the ancient Guge Kingdom in Tibet. A personal highlight was publishing a short story in the anthology Emails From India: Women Write Home.
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TToronto Metropolitan UniversityB.A.A. Journalism 1995
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News • May 02
Bill C-3 is redefining citizenship and who counts as “Canadian” — and the financial stakes are real
A groundbreaking change to Canada’s citizenship laws is drawing global attention — and raising real questions about housing, healthcare and the cost of belonging
News • May 02
Bill C-3 is redefining citizenship and who counts as “Canadian” — and the financial stakes are real
A groundbreaking change to Canada’s citizenship laws is drawing global attention — and raising real questions about housing, healthcare and the cost of belonging
Mortgages • 1665 views
Some parents are considering buying homes for their kids before high school. Here’s the Canadian reality
As Canadian housing affordability pushes first-time buyers past age 40, some parents are taking drastic action — but the CRA has important rules that apply
Mortgages • 1665 views
Some parents are considering buying homes for their kids before high school. Here’s the Canadian reality
As Canadian housing affordability pushes first-time buyers past age 40, some parents are taking drastic action — but the CRA has important rules that apply
Managing Money • Apr 27
Want to cut your retirement tax bill? These 5 countries can help you save — here’s what Canadians should know
Moving abroad in retirement could dramatically cut your tax bill — but only if you understand how Canada taxes non-residents and what happens to your CPP, OAS, RRSP and TFSA when you go
Managing Money • Apr 27
Want to cut your retirement tax bill? These 5 countries can help you save — here’s what Canadians should know
Moving abroad in retirement could dramatically cut your tax bill — but only if you understand how Canada taxes non-residents and what happens to your CPP, OAS, RRSP and TFSA when you go
Mortgages • Apr 23
I’m 69 with a $250K reverse mortgage hanging over my head — should I use up most of my nest egg to pay it off?
Should you use savings to pay off a reverse mortgage early? Here’s how Canadians 55+ can weigh the options.
Mortgages • Apr 23
I’m 69 with a $250K reverse mortgage hanging over my head — should I use up most of my nest egg to pay it off?
Should you use savings to pay off a reverse mortgage early? Here’s how Canadians 55+ can weigh the options.
Managing Money • Apr 16
She won’t inherit her husband’s trust — The Ramsey Show advises against asking their daughter for a cut
When a family trust passes wealth to blood descendants only, a surviving spouse can be left with nothing — and Canadian law may not offer the protection you think it does
Managing Money • Apr 16
She won’t inherit her husband’s trust — The Ramsey Show advises against asking their daughter for a cut
When a family trust passes wealth to blood descendants only, a surviving spouse can be left with nothing — and Canadian law may not offer the protection you think it does
Auto • Apr 15
Paying $2 a litre at the gas pump? Here's how Canadians can decide if switching to an EV is worth it right now
With fuel costs soaring and federal EV rebates making a comeback, many Canadians are rethinking their next car purchase — but is now really the right time to go electric?
Auto • Apr 15
Paying $2 a litre at the gas pump? Here's how Canadians can decide if switching to an EV is worth it right now
With fuel costs soaring and federal EV rebates making a comeback, many Canadians are rethinking their next car purchase — but is now really the right time to go electric?
News • 1092 views
Ray Dalio says whoever controls the Strait of Hormuz wins. Here’s why Canadians should pay attention
The global oil shock triggered by the Iran war is more than a geopolitical story — it’s a personal finance story, and Ray Dalio says the stakes for your money couldn’t be higher
News • 1092 views
Ray Dalio says whoever controls the Strait of Hormuz wins. Here’s why Canadians should pay attention
The global oil shock triggered by the Iran war is more than a geopolitical story — it’s a personal finance story, and Ray Dalio says the stakes for your money couldn’t be higher
Retirement • Apr 14
My bonus disappeared before retirement — do I stay and fight or walk away on my own terms?
A missing bonus doesn't have to derail your retirement
Retirement • Apr 14
My bonus disappeared before retirement — do I stay and fight or walk away on my own terms?
A missing bonus doesn't have to derail your retirement
Managing Money • Apr 08
Over 500,000 Canadian stepfamilies face this estate planning blind spot — here's how to protect your assets
When one spouse has children from a previous marriage, a $1M estate can become a battleground — unless you have the right plan in place
Managing Money • Apr 08
Over 500,000 Canadian stepfamilies face this estate planning blind spot — here's how to protect your assets
When one spouse has children from a previous marriage, a $1M estate can become a battleground — unless you have the right plan in place
Managing Money • Apr 03
A romance scam cost her everything. 10 years later, she’s fighting for control of her own finances again
Romance scams cost Canadians millions each year — but the impacts stretches beyond the financial
Managing Money • Apr 03
A romance scam cost her everything. 10 years later, she’s fighting for control of her own finances again
Romance scams cost Canadians millions each year — but the impacts stretches beyond the financial
Retirement • Mar 28
Divorcing after 50? What women need to know about money, pensions and starting over
Grey divorce is rising — but it hits women hardest. Here's how to protect your money and retire on your terms
Retirement • Mar 28
Divorcing after 50? What women need to know about money, pensions and starting over
Grey divorce is rising — but it hits women hardest. Here's how to protect your money and retire on your terms
Managing Money • Mar 24
3 tax strategies the wealthy use — and how to make them work for your income
From incorporating to tax-loss harvesting, the wealthy use legal strategies to shrink their tax bill. Here's how some of those moves apply to everyday Canadians, too
Managing Money • Mar 24
3 tax strategies the wealthy use — and how to make them work for your income
From incorporating to tax-loss harvesting, the wealthy use legal strategies to shrink their tax bill. Here's how some of those moves apply to everyday Canadians, too
Managing Money • Mar 24
Building wealth must wait when leaving an abusive relationship. Here’s what financial experts say to do first
“Cash is your friend. You need liquid money"
Managing Money • Mar 24
Building wealth must wait when leaving an abusive relationship. Here’s what financial experts say to do first
“Cash is your friend. You need liquid money"
Managing Money • Mar 23
Couples lose thousands ignoring their group RRSPs — reclaim your wealth with this 1 simple savings hack
Alignment is paramount
Managing Money • Mar 23
Couples lose thousands ignoring their group RRSPs — reclaim your wealth with this 1 simple savings hack
Alignment is paramount
Mortgages • Mar 20
Keeping the mortgage in your name after divorce can protect your kids — but also block your next home purchase
As long as your name is on a mortgage, you’re legally responsible for it
Mortgages • Mar 20
Keeping the mortgage in your name after divorce can protect your kids — but also block your next home purchase
As long as your name is on a mortgage, you’re legally responsible for it
Investing • Mar 11
AI salaries are ballooning to US$700K and widening wealth gaps between partners — why you should consider a prenup
While AI is creating job insecurity among many white-collar workers, AI professionals could see their salaries skyrocket to unprecedented levels
Investing • Mar 11
AI salaries are ballooning to US$700K and widening wealth gaps between partners — why you should consider a prenup
While AI is creating job insecurity among many white-collar workers, AI professionals could see their salaries skyrocket to unprecedented levels
News • Mar 10
Older Canadians are powering the 'gray-shaped economy' — how to take advantage of this shift (and what to watch out for)
These changing demographics “are reshaping jobs and spending in all kinds of ways"
News • Mar 10
Older Canadians are powering the 'gray-shaped economy' — how to take advantage of this shift (and what to watch out for)
These changing demographics “are reshaping jobs and spending in all kinds of ways"
Real Estate • Mar 09
A family paid $300K in advance for a home construction project that’s way behind schedule — What are their options?
You should never be too trusting
Real Estate • Mar 09
A family paid $300K in advance for a home construction project that’s way behind schedule — What are their options?
You should never be too trusting
Retirement • Mar 05
When one spouse handles all the household finances, the other can be left vulnerable. How to change that now
Preparation doesn’t only need to be thoughtful — it’s necessary
Retirement • Mar 05
When one spouse handles all the household finances, the other can be left vulnerable. How to change that now
Preparation doesn’t only need to be thoughtful — it’s necessary
Managing Money • Mar 04
New report finds the top 5 countries to retire in — spoiler alert, Canada isn’t one of them
Canada just barely breaks the top 20
Managing Money • Mar 04
New report finds the top 5 countries to retire in — spoiler alert, Canada isn’t one of them
Canada just barely breaks the top 20
Managing Money • Feb 27
Retired after 30 years: Should I help former coworkers for free?
Welcome to one of retirement’s stranger surprises — the job that won’t quite let go
Managing Money • Feb 27
Retired after 30 years: Should I help former coworkers for free?
Welcome to one of retirement’s stranger surprises — the job that won’t quite let go
Employment • Feb 25
65% of workers want to ‘microshif’ their day — here’s how the scheduling hack could help you stay engaged
Microshifting is about making small business adjustments to when you work
Employment • Feb 25
65% of workers want to ‘microshif’ their day — here’s how the scheduling hack could help you stay engaged
Microshifting is about making small business adjustments to when you work
Credit Cards • Feb 19
Points expert says don’t sit on credit card rewards. Here are 2 reasons to use them now
“You don’t know what the future is going to hold"
Credit Cards • Feb 19
Points expert says don’t sit on credit card rewards. Here are 2 reasons to use them now
“You don’t know what the future is going to hold"
Employment • Feb 18
Software engineer wants to quit $200K stable job for a side hustle making $2,000 a month, against solid advice
Don't quit your day job for a “hobby jobby" unless the numbers back you up
Employment • Feb 18
Software engineer wants to quit $200K stable job for a side hustle making $2,000 a month, against solid advice
Don't quit your day job for a “hobby jobby" unless the numbers back you up
Credit Cards • Feb 17
The call that may lower your credit card interest — and the script some consumers are feeding their bank to negotiate
Here's what you can say to credit card issuers when negotiating a lower APR
Credit Cards • Feb 17
The call that may lower your credit card interest — and the script some consumers are feeding their bank to negotiate
Here's what you can say to credit card issuers when negotiating a lower APR
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