Clay Halton
Clay Halton is an associate editor at Money.ca, covering a wide range of consumer-focused financial stories. He has over eight years of experience in digital publishing and has written and edited for outlets including PCMag and Investopedia.
Previously, he was a staff editor at Investopedia, covering topics from business and investing to personal finance. He is particularly passionate about financial issues that impact LGBTQ+ and other minority communities. Beyond finance, Clay's writing and editing experience spans health literacy, scholarly journals, and consumer technology. In his spare time, he enjoys video games, bike rides, and collecting Traveler's Notebook accessories—sometimes more than he should.
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WWise PublishingAssociate Editor 2025–Present
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WWebster UniversityBA in English 2016
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News • Jun 28
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour drove $5B in spending — now her rumored MSG wedding has NYC preparing for more
If Taylor Swift says “I do” at Madison Square Garden, New York businesses may have plenty of reasons to sing “Welcome to New York.”
News • Jun 28
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour drove $5B in spending — now her rumored MSG wedding has NYC preparing for more
If Taylor Swift says “I do” at Madison Square Garden, New York businesses may have plenty of reasons to sing “Welcome to New York.”
Managing Money • Jun 28
Parenthood is expensive, but being a dad may boost your earnings. Here’s how to turn that income into wealth
A growing family might bring a growing paycheck, too. But only for dads? Here’s why.
Managing Money • Jun 28
Parenthood is expensive, but being a dad may boost your earnings. Here’s how to turn that income into wealth
A growing family might bring a growing paycheck, too. But only for dads? Here’s why.
News • Jun 27
Tech giants are pouring billions into AI — but Bank of America data shows only 3% of households are paying up
Tech companies envision a future where everyone uses an AI assistant. For now, most consumers still see it as optional software.
News • Jun 27
Tech giants are pouring billions into AI — but Bank of America data shows only 3% of households are paying up
Tech companies envision a future where everyone uses an AI assistant. For now, most consumers still see it as optional software.
News • Jun 25
Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean face $1.4M lawsuit after ‘hitting pause’ on their Nashville steakhouse
After the restaurant’s sudden closure, the real estate firm says the shutdown triggered a costly lease default.
News • Jun 25
Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean face $1.4M lawsuit after ‘hitting pause’ on their Nashville steakhouse
After the restaurant’s sudden closure, the real estate firm says the shutdown triggered a costly lease default.
News • 213745 views
Ashley St. Clair says she rejected Elon Musk's $40M NDA offer: 'I would rather go to a studio apartment'
Her decision puts a spotlight on the financial and personal trade-offs that come with accepting or rejecting lucrative confidentiality agreements.
News • 213745 views
Ashley St. Clair says she rejected Elon Musk's $40M NDA offer: 'I would rather go to a studio apartment'
Her decision puts a spotlight on the financial and personal trade-offs that come with accepting or rejecting lucrative confidentiality agreements.
News • Jun 19
‘Absolutely zero style’: Snap CEO gets blowback after unveiling the company’s $2,195 smart glasses. Would you buy them?
Based on the internet’s reaction to CEO Evan Spiegel’s debut appearance, convincing people to wear the glasses may be harder than building them.
News • Jun 19
‘Absolutely zero style’: Snap CEO gets blowback after unveiling the company’s $2,195 smart glasses. Would you buy them?
Based on the internet’s reaction to CEO Evan Spiegel’s debut appearance, convincing people to wear the glasses may be harder than building them.
News • Jun 18
Uber and Lyft may charge you $40 more for the exact same ride as someone else — but both deny surveillance pricing
Consumer Reports tested 40+ routes across 18 states and found riders checking the same trip at the same time got wildly different prices — up to 160% apart.
News • Jun 18
Uber and Lyft may charge you $40 more for the exact same ride as someone else — but both deny surveillance pricing
Consumer Reports tested 40+ routes across 18 states and found riders checking the same trip at the same time got wildly different prices — up to 160% apart.
News • Jun 17
Apple may owe you up to $95 from a $250 million settlement over its AI rollout — here's who qualifies
Apple marketed Siri AI features as a selling point for select iPhone 16 and 15 models — but many weren't available at launch.
News • Jun 17
Apple may owe you up to $95 from a $250 million settlement over its AI rollout — here's who qualifies
Apple marketed Siri AI features as a selling point for select iPhone 16 and 15 models — but many weren't available at launch.
News • Jun 15
Amazon CEO poured $8 billion into Anthropic — then he helped trigger a government crackdown on the startup, report says
The dispute comes as Anthropic prepares for a blockbuster IPO, raising new questions about regulatory risk in the AI race.
News • Jun 15
Amazon CEO poured $8 billion into Anthropic — then he helped trigger a government crackdown on the startup, report says
The dispute comes as Anthropic prepares for a blockbuster IPO, raising new questions about regulatory risk in the AI race.
News • Jun 13
Former Apprentice contestant paid $4.55M for a defunct Vermont campus — and now he's trying to give it away
His vision included a resort, distillery, spa and luxury condos — but six years later, the 115-acre property remains largely vacant.
News • Jun 13
Former Apprentice contestant paid $4.55M for a defunct Vermont campus — and now he's trying to give it away
His vision included a resort, distillery, spa and luxury condos — but six years later, the 115-acre property remains largely vacant.
Managing Money • Jun 13
A Stanford lecturer says 'every company should be hiring' a rare new AI role, and 'every single new grad' should want it
As AI threatens some entry-level jobs, a growing number of companies are looking for workers who can turn the technology into measurable productivity gains.
Managing Money • Jun 13
A Stanford lecturer says 'every company should be hiring' a rare new AI role, and 'every single new grad' should want it
As AI threatens some entry-level jobs, a growing number of companies are looking for workers who can turn the technology into measurable productivity gains.
News • Jun 03
SpaceX employees are banding together to get primo pricing for tax-saving advice as they prepare to make millions
A group representing billions in SpaceX stock is negotiating discounted access to elite financial advisers and tax strategies ahead of what could be the largest IPO in history.
News • Jun 03
SpaceX employees are banding together to get primo pricing for tax-saving advice as they prepare to make millions
A group representing billions in SpaceX stock is negotiating discounted access to elite financial advisers and tax strategies ahead of what could be the largest IPO in history.
Life • Jun 02
Alaska Airlines is opening the largest lounge in America. Here's how much you'll need to spend to enjoy its premium fare
The 41,000-square-foot space will offer exclusive amenities — but access won't come cheap.
Life • Jun 02
Alaska Airlines is opening the largest lounge in America. Here's how much you'll need to spend to enjoy its premium fare
The 41,000-square-foot space will offer exclusive amenities — but access won't come cheap.
Managing Money • May 26
‘Don’t let the tax tail wag the lifestyle dog': Moving to a no income-tax state for retirement may create other problems
Retirees fleeing to low-tax states like Florida and Texas may face property taxes, sales taxes and hidden costs that erase the savings they expect.
Managing Money • May 26
‘Don’t let the tax tail wag the lifestyle dog': Moving to a no income-tax state for retirement may create other problems
Retirees fleeing to low-tax states like Florida and Texas may face property taxes, sales taxes and hidden costs that erase the savings they expect.
News • 98975 views
Georgia and Alabama homeowners reeling after Trump canceled grant that helps with high utility bills, calling it DEI
Trump’s push against DEI initiatives has left some low-income homeowners without the relief they were once promised.
News • 98975 views
Georgia and Alabama homeowners reeling after Trump canceled grant that helps with high utility bills, calling it DEI
Trump’s push against DEI initiatives has left some low-income homeowners without the relief they were once promised.
News • May 23
Mohamed El-Erian says drivers are fooling themselves into thinking gas prices will come down
The economist believes Americans are resilient — but only up to a point.
News • May 23
Mohamed El-Erian says drivers are fooling themselves into thinking gas prices will come down
The economist believes Americans are resilient — but only up to a point.
News • May 21
AI data centers are gobbling up the world's electricity — but 5 startups are racing to stop them from breaking the grid
Investors have poured over $40 billion into startups with innovative ideas.
News • May 21
AI data centers are gobbling up the world's electricity — but 5 startups are racing to stop them from breaking the grid
Investors have poured over $40 billion into startups with innovative ideas.
News • May 19
Trump says Taiwan 'stole our chip industry' — but TSMC was built by a US citizen and 25-year Texas Instruments veteran
Trump says tariffs would have stopped Taiwan’s semiconductor boom — but the history of TSMC tells a far more American story.
News • May 19
Trump says Taiwan 'stole our chip industry' — but TSMC was built by a US citizen and 25-year Texas Instruments veteran
Trump says tariffs would have stopped Taiwan’s semiconductor boom — but the history of TSMC tells a far more American story.
News • May 17
Someone paid $9M to have lunch with Warren Buffett and Steph Curry — why some pay big money to get access to celebrities
Buffett’s famed charity lunches have become more than philanthropy. They’re also high-priced networking opportunities for the rich and powerful.
News • May 17
Someone paid $9M to have lunch with Warren Buffett and Steph Curry — why some pay big money to get access to celebrities
Buffett’s famed charity lunches have become more than philanthropy. They’re also high-priced networking opportunities for the rich and powerful.
Managing Money • May 16
A couple had $265K in savings and $1.7M projected for retirement — Ramit Sethi says they blew 1 crucial move
The couple had nearly $600K in net worth and six figures in savings, but financial expert Ramit Sethi says their money wasn’t actually working for them.
Managing Money • May 16
A couple had $265K in savings and $1.7M projected for retirement — Ramit Sethi says they blew 1 crucial move
The couple had nearly $600K in net worth and six figures in savings, but financial expert Ramit Sethi says their money wasn’t actually working for them.
Investing • 13880 views
'You are unsafe at any level': Jim Cramer says 2026 isn't 1999 — it's worse. Why it's so much more 'punishing' now
Cramer says investors are pouring in for AI winners, while dumping nearly everything else.
Investing • 13880 views
'You are unsafe at any level': Jim Cramer says 2026 isn't 1999 — it's worse. Why it's so much more 'punishing' now
Cramer says investors are pouring in for AI winners, while dumping nearly everything else.
News • May 13
A 22-year-old posted 88 videos hitting 200 mph on YouTube. A Connecticut judge just shut him down
Digital content can be harmful in ways you might not have thought.
News • May 13
A 22-year-old posted 88 videos hitting 200 mph on YouTube. A Connecticut judge just shut him down
Digital content can be harmful in ways you might not have thought.
News • May 09
Apple's $250 million settlement means iPhone users could pocket up to $95 per device for AI features that never arrived
Apple has agreed to pay to settle claims that it misled consumers about its AI. It’s a cautionary tale for consumers buying new tech.
News • May 09
Apple's $250 million settlement means iPhone users could pocket up to $95 per device for AI features that never arrived
Apple has agreed to pay to settle claims that it misled consumers about its AI. It’s a cautionary tale for consumers buying new tech.
News • May 09
‘People drive 2.5 hours for help’: Why Social Security cuts could hit retirees, disabled Americans hardest
Staff cuts and office changes at the SSA are making it harder for people to access benefits and resolve payment issues.
News • May 09
‘People drive 2.5 hours for help’: Why Social Security cuts could hit retirees, disabled Americans hardest
Staff cuts and office changes at the SSA are making it harder for people to access benefits and resolve payment issues.
Managing Money • May 06
A new Trump executive order could reshape retirement savings — who qualifies and when changes begin
Around 56 million Americans lack a workplace retirement plan, but TrumpIRA.gov aims to connect them to IRAs and up to $1,000 in federal matching funds.
Managing Money • May 06
A new Trump executive order could reshape retirement savings — who qualifies and when changes begin
Around 56 million Americans lack a workplace retirement plan, but TrumpIRA.gov aims to connect them to IRAs and up to $1,000 in federal matching funds.
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