Becky Robertson
Becky Robertson is a senior staff reporter at Moneywise and a lifelong writer. Along with more than a decade covering news at outlets like blogTO and Quill & Quire, she's attended writing residencies around the world. With 33 countries visited, she finds travel to be among her greatest inspirations.
To support her extensive writing and reporting career, she holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and an advanced diploma from Centennial College (both in Journalism). Additionally, Becky is an alumnus of the prestigious Columbia Publishing Course NYC through Columbia University's Journalism School and is TEFL certified.
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BblogTOAssociate Editor 2023–2025
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BblogTOSr. Reporter & Branded News Writer 2021–2023
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BblogTOSocial News Writer 2019–2021
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QQuill & QuireEditorial Associate 2015–2017
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QQuill & QuireEditorial Assistant 2013–2015
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QQuill & QuireEditorial Intern 2013–2013
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CColumbia UniversityColumbia Publishing Course NYC 2019
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UUniversity of TorontoHonours Bachelor of Arts 2013
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CCentennial CollegeAdvanced Diploma 2013
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LATEST
News • 13h ago
'Elite overproduction': America may be minting more college grads than its economy can absorb
The question of whether to pursue a college degree at all is becoming increasingly daunting.
News • 13h ago
'Elite overproduction': America may be minting more college grads than its economy can absorb
The question of whether to pursue a college degree at all is becoming increasingly daunting.
Investing • 14h ago
‘The chance of disappointing results has increased’: How to make defensive investments before the AI bubble pops
The best practices of risk aversion and diversification have changed in this era of tech hype.
Investing • 14h ago
‘The chance of disappointing results has increased’: How to make defensive investments before the AI bubble pops
The best practices of risk aversion and diversification have changed in this era of tech hype.
Investing • 16h ago
‘Portfolios are becoming much riskier’: How to make defensive investments before the AI bubble pops
The best practices of risk aversion and diversification have changed in this era of tech hype.
Investing • 16h ago
‘Portfolios are becoming much riskier’: How to make defensive investments before the AI bubble pops
The best practices of risk aversion and diversification have changed in this era of tech hype.
News • Jul 08
Reagan biopic's $30M production hit chaos after Bank of America cut ties — and producers still don't know why
Thousands of Americans say they’ve had their accounts closed and don’t know why. Some suspect political discrimination is at play
News • Jul 08
Reagan biopic's $30M production hit chaos after Bank of America cut ties — and producers still don't know why
Thousands of Americans say they’ve had their accounts closed and don’t know why. Some suspect political discrimination is at play
News • 67904 views
A Wyoming town of 66,000 is about to absorb 5,500 data center workers — and locals feel powerless to stop it
Thousands of construction workers may soon live in sprawling “man camps,” adding another layer to data center disruption.
News • 67904 views
A Wyoming town of 66,000 is about to absorb 5,500 data center workers — and locals feel powerless to stop it
Thousands of construction workers may soon live in sprawling “man camps,” adding another layer to data center disruption.
News • Jul 04
Someone just bet $400K on Putin losing power by year's end — and could pocket $2.5 million if it hits
A massive Polymarket wager is raising eyebrows just months after a similar bet led to federal charges against a U.S. soldier.
News • Jul 04
Someone just bet $400K on Putin losing power by year's end — and could pocket $2.5 million if it hits
A massive Polymarket wager is raising eyebrows just months after a similar bet led to federal charges against a U.S. soldier.
News • Jul 03
Former Olympian indicted in Reflecting Pool saga — should be ‘alarming’ to us all, say his lawyers
Multiple people have been arrested for vandalizing the recently renovated (and now peeling) attraction.
News • Jul 03
Former Olympian indicted in Reflecting Pool saga — should be ‘alarming’ to us all, say his lawyers
Multiple people have been arrested for vandalizing the recently renovated (and now peeling) attraction.
News • Jul 03
AI chatbots push premium credit cards 5.7x more than cheap ones — and pull from the same few affiliate sites
More Americans are using AI for financial guidance, but the answers it provides may not be objective or widely sourced.
News • Jul 03
AI chatbots push premium credit cards 5.7x more than cheap ones — and pull from the same few affiliate sites
More Americans are using AI for financial guidance, but the answers it provides may not be objective or widely sourced.
News • Jul 02
The White House said Trump 'lost money' in office — then his disclosure revealed $2.2 billion in 2025 earnings
He’s now worth a purported $6.3 billion, according to Forbes.
News • Jul 02
The White House said Trump 'lost money' in office — then his disclosure revealed $2.2 billion in 2025 earnings
He’s now worth a purported $6.3 billion, according to Forbes.
News • Jun 29
A Michigan family owed $2,242 in taxes. The county sold their home for $76K — less than half its worth
After foreclosure, a Michigan family only received $74,000 for their $200,000 home that was seized over delinquent taxes.
News • Jun 29
A Michigan family owed $2,242 in taxes. The county sold their home for $76K — less than half its worth
After foreclosure, a Michigan family only received $74,000 for their $200,000 home that was seized over delinquent taxes.
News • Jun 28
Two-thirds of workers are secretly using banned AI apps — and they're feeding your data into ChatGPT
A substantial number of employees enter sensitive work-related information into ChatGPT and other AI models when they aren’t supposed to.
News • Jun 28
Two-thirds of workers are secretly using banned AI apps — and they're feeding your data into ChatGPT
A substantial number of employees enter sensitive work-related information into ChatGPT and other AI models when they aren’t supposed to.
News • Jun 26
BMW’s 1-3% profit margin is a ‘wake-up call for the auto industry’ in the face of competition from China
An EV market shakeup and sinking sales are devastating non-Chinese automakers
News • Jun 26
BMW’s 1-3% profit margin is a ‘wake-up call for the auto industry’ in the face of competition from China
An EV market shakeup and sinking sales are devastating non-Chinese automakers
News • Jun 25
Consumer confidence hit a historic low — but stock markets are rallying. Here's why the data may be wrong
Consumer sentiment is down, but spending is up. What gives?
News • Jun 25
Consumer confidence hit a historic low — but stock markets are rallying. Here's why the data may be wrong
Consumer sentiment is down, but spending is up. What gives?
Investing • Jun 24
$1 million or less in assets? You may not be worthy of a human advisor as professionals hand smaller portfolios to AI
As AI fundamentally changes wealth management, will the ultra-rich get the most human attention?
Investing • Jun 24
$1 million or less in assets? You may not be worthy of a human advisor as professionals hand smaller portfolios to AI
As AI fundamentally changes wealth management, will the ultra-rich get the most human attention?
Investing • Jun 23
AI bubble fears have advisors looking to European markets. Is making the same move beneficial to you?
Firms have shifted their focus to more favourable European stocks and some strategists are touting the benefits.
Investing • Jun 23
AI bubble fears have advisors looking to European markets. Is making the same move beneficial to you?
Firms have shifted their focus to more favourable European stocks and some strategists are touting the benefits.
News • Jun 21
Millennials are buying $7M to $25M homes — and their boomer parents' tax-free gifts are fueling the spree
More millionaires are younger, richer and prioritizing lavish homes, often on mom and dad’s dime.
News • Jun 21
Millennials are buying $7M to $25M homes — and their boomer parents' tax-free gifts are fueling the spree
More millionaires are younger, richer and prioritizing lavish homes, often on mom and dad’s dime.
News • Jun 18
Wellness real estate is trending among the rich — and they’ll pay a 25% premium on homes to help them live longer
For tens of millions of dollars, their must-haves go far beyond gyms, saunas and ice baths.
News • Jun 18
Wellness real estate is trending among the rich — and they’ll pay a 25% premium on homes to help them live longer
For tens of millions of dollars, their must-haves go far beyond gyms, saunas and ice baths.
News • Jun 17
Kevin Warsh believes banks are too transparent — here's what greater secrecy could mean for mortgages and investments
Warsh thinks America places “undue weight on Federal Reserve communications,” with press conferences moving markets more than interest rate changes.
News • Jun 17
Kevin Warsh believes banks are too transparent — here's what greater secrecy could mean for mortgages and investments
Warsh thinks America places “undue weight on Federal Reserve communications,” with press conferences moving markets more than interest rate changes.
News • Jun 16
Permits and fees now eat up 26.4% of a new home's price — a $132K hit that jumped 40% in just 5 years
Executive orders issued in March aim to reduce housing regulations and expand access to mortgage credit.
News • Jun 16
Permits and fees now eat up 26.4% of a new home's price — a $132K hit that jumped 40% in just 5 years
Executive orders issued in March aim to reduce housing regulations and expand access to mortgage credit.
News • Jun 16
Ultra-rich Americans are turning to a $40 billion industry to help them flee the US. Here’s where they're going instead
How much would you pay for a lower cost of living and peace of mind?
News • Jun 16
Ultra-rich Americans are turning to a $40 billion industry to help them flee the US. Here’s where they're going instead
How much would you pay for a lower cost of living and peace of mind?
Life • Jun 14
31% of Americans practice 'sleep divorce' — now wealthy homeowners are spending big on 'snore rooms'
Couples are increasingly resorting to "sleep divorce" to actually save their marriage.
Life • Jun 14
31% of Americans practice 'sleep divorce' — now wealthy homeowners are spending big on 'snore rooms'
Couples are increasingly resorting to "sleep divorce" to actually save their marriage.
News • Jun 14
Forget Wall Street bonus season — tech IPOs like SpaceX are the new barometer for when the ultra-rich buy homes
Agents are preparing for a luxury real estate heyday as IPOs create thousands of new millionaires and billionaires
News • Jun 14
Forget Wall Street bonus season — tech IPOs like SpaceX are the new barometer for when the ultra-rich buy homes
Agents are preparing for a luxury real estate heyday as IPOs create thousands of new millionaires and billionaires
News • Jun 12
Opendoor is moving 250 jobs from India to the US — its CEO says the work simply ‘belongs’ closer to American customers
The company opened new sites in India just two years ago.
News • Jun 12
Opendoor is moving 250 jobs from India to the US — its CEO says the work simply ‘belongs’ closer to American customers
The company opened new sites in India just two years ago.
Investing • 38604 views
A mariner put 10% of her paycheck into SpaceX for 2 years. As it goes public — she won't say what her shares are worth
Thousands already hold SpaceX shares ahead of the world’s biggest and most-anticipated IPO — and many will likely be cashing in
Investing • 38604 views
A mariner put 10% of her paycheck into SpaceX for 2 years. As it goes public — she won't say what her shares are worth
Thousands already hold SpaceX shares ahead of the world’s biggest and most-anticipated IPO — and many will likely be cashing in
Auto • Jun 10
The Chinese EV brand feared by American automakers is losing ground at home. Here’s how the US could compete
The U.S. can’t currently match Chinese manufacturing efficiency. But there are still wins to be had.
Auto • Jun 10
The Chinese EV brand feared by American automakers is losing ground at home. Here’s how the US could compete
The U.S. can’t currently match Chinese manufacturing efficiency. But there are still wins to be had.
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