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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Investing • 4h ago
'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 • 4h ago
'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.
Managing Money • May 04
Meryl Streep says she rejected her original 'Devil Wears Prada' offer — and got double. How to win at salary negotiation
Meryl Streep and co-stars Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci recently sat down with Today to chat about the film.
Managing Money • May 04
Meryl Streep says she rejected her original 'Devil Wears Prada' offer — and got double. How to win at salary negotiation
Meryl Streep and co-stars Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci recently sat down with Today to chat about the film.
News • May 03
‘Schools aren’t tech startups’: Silicon Valley elites built a school — then the drama began
Students flourish under less stressful environments and not ‘helicopter parenting.’’
News • May 03
‘Schools aren’t tech startups’: Silicon Valley elites built a school — then the drama began
Students flourish under less stressful environments and not ‘helicopter parenting.’’
Managing Money • May 02
'They never expected to live this long' — and now a 30-year retirement threatens to drain their savings
Living longer is becoming the norm, but funding 30-plus years of retirement isn’t. Here’s how to make your money last as long as you do.
Managing Money • May 02
'They never expected to live this long' — and now a 30-year retirement threatens to drain their savings
Living longer is becoming the norm, but funding 30-plus years of retirement isn’t. Here’s how to make your money last as long as you do.
Investing • Apr 30
Apple co-founder says he doesn’t regret selling his stake for $800 — even though it would be worth $400 billion today
Ronald Wayne joked about the move in a recent ad for Anheuser-Busch's apple flavored beer.
Investing • Apr 30
Apple co-founder says he doesn’t regret selling his stake for $800 — even though it would be worth $400 billion today
Ronald Wayne joked about the move in a recent ad for Anheuser-Busch's apple flavored beer.
News • Apr 29
Kevin O'Leary wants to build a 40,000-acre data center in Utah — but locals fight back, arguing 'people before profits'
The data center promises jobs and growth, but locals are raising alarms over power use, water strain and who really benefits.
News • Apr 29
Kevin O'Leary wants to build a 40,000-acre data center in Utah — but locals fight back, arguing 'people before profits'
The data center promises jobs and growth, but locals are raising alarms over power use, water strain and who really benefits.
Investing • Apr 28
Jim Cramer says healthcare is the 'cold' hedge your AI-heavy portfolio is missing — and shares 4 stocks to consider
AI stocks have powered the market higher, but Jim Cramer says overlooked healthcare names could offer stability if the rally starts to cool.
Investing • Apr 28
Jim Cramer says healthcare is the 'cold' hedge your AI-heavy portfolio is missing — and shares 4 stocks to consider
AI stocks have powered the market higher, but Jim Cramer says overlooked healthcare names could offer stability if the rally starts to cool.
News • Apr 25
Spirit may get a $500M government lifeline as it struggles to survive. Here’s what history says about airline bailouts
Washington has bailed out airlines before, but usually during full-blown crises. A targeted rescue of Spirit could mark a new approach.
News • Apr 25
Spirit may get a $500M government lifeline as it struggles to survive. Here’s what history says about airline bailouts
Washington has bailed out airlines before, but usually during full-blown crises. A targeted rescue of Spirit could mark a new approach.
Retirement • Apr 24
Veteran, 82, lives in his truck as he struggles on Social Security: ‘I’m homeless.’ Why seniors are facing this travesty
Faced with the choice between paying for shelter or covering essentials like food and care for his dog, Emile Burns chose the latter.
Retirement • Apr 24
Veteran, 82, lives in his truck as he struggles on Social Security: ‘I’m homeless.’ Why seniors are facing this travesty
Faced with the choice between paying for shelter or covering essentials like food and care for his dog, Emile Burns chose the latter.
Life • Apr 23
Red Lobster CEO vowed Endless Shrimp would never return after it sunk the company. Two years later, it's back
All-you-can-eat shrimp invites diners to push their limits, but this time, Red Lobster is setting some of its own.
Life • Apr 23
Red Lobster CEO vowed Endless Shrimp would never return after it sunk the company. Two years later, it's back
All-you-can-eat shrimp invites diners to push their limits, but this time, Red Lobster is setting some of its own.
Life • Apr 21
Dad is ready to build a new family home but his current neighbor has a criminal record. Dave Ramsey says safety first
“You got to get away from this.”
Life • Apr 21
Dad is ready to build a new family home but his current neighbor has a criminal record. Dave Ramsey says safety first
“You got to get away from this.”
News • Apr 19
Indeed CEO says retiring boomers are a bigger threat to the economy than AI — and the worker shortage is already here
Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba says that as a large share of the U.S. workforce is nearing retirement, there aren’t enough younger workers stepping in to replace them.
News • Apr 19
Indeed CEO says retiring boomers are a bigger threat to the economy than AI — and the worker shortage is already here
Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba says that as a large share of the U.S. workforce is nearing retirement, there aren’t enough younger workers stepping in to replace them.
Mortgages • Apr 18
'No tax on tips' wasn't meant to help people buy homes — but 4 million tipped workers could benefit
By boosting reported income, the policy could help tipped workers meet mortgage requirements, but qualifying may take time and still comes with limits.
Mortgages • Apr 18
'No tax on tips' wasn't meant to help people buy homes — but 4 million tipped workers could benefit
By boosting reported income, the policy could help tipped workers meet mortgage requirements, but qualifying may take time and still comes with limits.
News • Apr 15
'President Xi will give me a big, fat, hug': Trump says China deal will reopen Strait of Hormuz. Experts aren't so sure
The Strait of Hormuz has been a key pressure point for oil markets in recent months, so any claim that it’s being “permanently” stabilized would be a big deal.
News • Apr 15
'President Xi will give me a big, fat, hug': Trump says China deal will reopen Strait of Hormuz. Experts aren't so sure
The Strait of Hormuz has been a key pressure point for oil markets in recent months, so any claim that it’s being “permanently” stabilized would be a big deal.
Managing Money • Apr 15
The White House DoorDash driver says ‘no tax on tips’ let her deduct $11,000 — but not everyone will benefit equally
Despite the name, Trump's tax break doesn’t make tip income tax-free. Instead, it allows eligible workers to deduct up to $25,000 in tip income from their federal taxable income.
Managing Money • Apr 15
The White House DoorDash driver says ‘no tax on tips’ let her deduct $11,000 — but not everyone will benefit equally
Despite the name, Trump's tax break doesn’t make tip income tax-free. Instead, it allows eligible workers to deduct up to $25,000 in tip income from their federal taxable income.
News • Apr 14
The Fed was expected to cut rates in 2026 — but a new inflation forecast suggests relief could be delayed
A surge in oil prices tied to the Iran war is pushing inflation higher and could delay the relief many Americans were counting on.
News • Apr 14
The Fed was expected to cut rates in 2026 — but a new inflation forecast suggests relief could be delayed
A surge in oil prices tied to the Iran war is pushing inflation higher and could delay the relief many Americans were counting on.
Investing • Apr 09
Tesla stock is sliding, but Cathie Wood just bet $14 million that everyone else is wrong
Ark Invest founder Cathie Wood has a long track record of buying Tesla during downturns.
Investing • Apr 09
Tesla stock is sliding, but Cathie Wood just bet $14 million that everyone else is wrong
Ark Invest founder Cathie Wood has a long track record of buying Tesla during downturns.
News • Apr 06
JPMorgan just flagged a $1 trillion US investment opportunity as America faces growing power demands
Globally, power demand is expected to grow by 3.7% in 2026 alone.
News • Apr 06
JPMorgan just flagged a $1 trillion US investment opportunity as America faces growing power demands
Globally, power demand is expected to grow by 3.7% in 2026 alone.
Insurance • Apr 02
Trump officials consider auto-enrolling seniors in Medicare Advantage — what it could mean for your health care costs
The plan you’re placed into could shape your health care costs more than you think.
Insurance • Apr 02
Trump officials consider auto-enrolling seniors in Medicare Advantage — what it could mean for your health care costs
The plan you’re placed into could shape your health care costs more than you think.
Credit Cards • Mar 27
How you use your credit card could be costing you. Here’s 3 ways millionaires use them to maximize the benefits
Credit cards can offer rewards and protections — if you use them the right way.
Credit Cards • Mar 27
How you use your credit card could be costing you. Here’s 3 ways millionaires use them to maximize the benefits
Credit cards can offer rewards and protections — if you use them the right way.
News • Mar 26
Mamdani forces NYC employers to pay for violations, but most US workers lack these protections. What you may be missing
Your boss can change your schedule, but whether they owe you for it depends on where you live.
News • Mar 26
Mamdani forces NYC employers to pay for violations, but most US workers lack these protections. What you may be missing
Your boss can change your schedule, but whether they owe you for it depends on where you live.
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