Em Norton
Em Norton is a Content Specialist at moneywise.com. They have been with the company since 2022.
Em has been writing and editing professionally since 2019 and has previously been published by IN Magazine, Xtra Magazine, Money Under 30, Money After Graduation, Our Canada and more.
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MMoney After GraduationEditor 2019–2020
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YYork UniversityBachelor of Arts in Professional Writing 2020
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News • Jun 03
Shopify scrutinized as Canadian man pleads guilty to selling materials intended for self-harm on the e-commerce platform
Kenneth Law frequented an online forum where people gather to talk about wanting to end their lives — then sold them a solution.
News • Jun 03
Shopify scrutinized as Canadian man pleads guilty to selling materials intended for self-harm on the e-commerce platform
Kenneth Law frequented an online forum where people gather to talk about wanting to end their lives — then sold them a solution.
News • Jun 03
Markwayne Mullin wants to pull customs processing from sanctuary city airports. It could devastate the travel industry
Mullin’s proposal could leave travel workers in the dust.
News • Jun 03
Markwayne Mullin wants to pull customs processing from sanctuary city airports. It could devastate the travel industry
Mullin’s proposal could leave travel workers in the dust.
Life • May 30
'Lucky scoops' trend has kids paying $70 for $16 worth cheap plastic trinkets. Is this gambling for children?
Experts warn the viral lucky scoops trend could hook young viewers on pricey, chance-based games.
Life • May 30
'Lucky scoops' trend has kids paying $70 for $16 worth cheap plastic trinkets. Is this gambling for children?
Experts warn the viral lucky scoops trend could hook young viewers on pricey, chance-based games.
Life • May 28
Wealthy people are selling their million-dollar homes to live in a van all year — here's the real cost of nomad life
Even millionaires have an interest in living below their means.
Life • May 28
Wealthy people are selling their million-dollar homes to live in a van all year — here's the real cost of nomad life
Even millionaires have an interest in living below their means.
Life • May 26
'It doesn’t sit well with me': Prediction markets are spoiling reality TV and Survivor host Jeff Probst isn't happy
One prediction platform sent out a notification to users speculating that the Sole Survivor was "already decided."
Life • May 26
'It doesn’t sit well with me': Prediction markets are spoiling reality TV and Survivor host Jeff Probst isn't happy
One prediction platform sent out a notification to users speculating that the Sole Survivor was "already decided."
News • May 26
Summertime sadness: Fewer teens are expected to get seasonal jobs as hiring heads toward its lowest level since 1949
The teen summer job at the movies, ice-cream shop or neighborhood fast-food joint could become a thing of the past.
News • May 26
Summertime sadness: Fewer teens are expected to get seasonal jobs as hiring heads toward its lowest level since 1949
The teen summer job at the movies, ice-cream shop or neighborhood fast-food joint could become a thing of the past.
News • May 24
Harvard's average GPA soared from 2.6 to 3.8 — now only 1 in 5 students per class can earn an A
Harvard faculty approved a new grading cap after concerns that soaring GPAs were undermining academic standards.
News • May 24
Harvard's average GPA soared from 2.6 to 3.8 — now only 1 in 5 students per class can earn an A
Harvard faculty approved a new grading cap after concerns that soaring GPAs were undermining academic standards.
News • May 22
A Utah farmer spent 20 years growing crops — then TikTokers parked their trucks on his field for content
After one TikTok video showed a truck parked in a picturesque field, copycat trespassers followed.
News • May 22
A Utah farmer spent 20 years growing crops — then TikTokers parked their trucks on his field for content
After one TikTok video showed a truck parked in a picturesque field, copycat trespassers followed.
Life • May 20
Thanks to MrBeast, the winner of 'Survivor' 50 takes home $2 million — letting the show finally keep up with inflation
Outplay, outwit, outlast and now, out-earn.
Life • May 20
Thanks to MrBeast, the winner of 'Survivor' 50 takes home $2 million — letting the show finally keep up with inflation
Outplay, outwit, outlast and now, out-earn.
Managing Money • May 20
‘Don’t you dare’: Suze Orman lays down 3 harsh rules for helping kids after graduation — even if it makes you ‘cringe’
Tough love pays off.
Managing Money • May 20
‘Don’t you dare’: Suze Orman lays down 3 harsh rules for helping kids after graduation — even if it makes you ‘cringe’
Tough love pays off.
Managing Money • May 19
Workers over 60 are the least worried AI will take their jobs — but they may have less time than they think
Should soon-to-be retirees be more worried than they are?
Managing Money • May 19
Workers over 60 are the least worried AI will take their jobs — but they may have less time than they think
Should soon-to-be retirees be more worried than they are?
Managing Money • May 17
The 'great wealth transfer' is here, but not for your kids. Elder care is draining trillions boomers wanted to pass down
Elderly parents might have assumed their kids will inherit their wealth, but the rising cost of long-term care is draining the savings for many.
Managing Money • May 17
The 'great wealth transfer' is here, but not for your kids. Elder care is draining trillions boomers wanted to pass down
Elderly parents might have assumed their kids will inherit their wealth, but the rising cost of long-term care is draining the savings for many.
News • May 15
Mel Robbins responds to backlash after telling women to upload all their financial documents to Microsoft Copilot
The popular podcast host and bestselling author encouraged women to share bank statements, debt statements, bills and income statements.
News • May 15
Mel Robbins responds to backlash after telling women to upload all their financial documents to Microsoft Copilot
The popular podcast host and bestselling author encouraged women to share bank statements, debt statements, bills and income statements.
Mortgages • May 13
A man wants to buy a home closer to family to help his alcoholic wife. Rachel Cruze and George Kamel say don't do it
Sometimes renting is a more financially responsible choice.
Mortgages • May 13
A man wants to buy a home closer to family to help his alcoholic wife. Rachel Cruze and George Kamel say don't do it
Sometimes renting is a more financially responsible choice.
Managing Money • May 10
Scott Galloway warns the tax code punishes your paycheck — and $84.4 trillion in wealth transfers will make it worse
More generational wealth is now tax-free. But how can you reach that level?
Managing Money • May 10
Scott Galloway warns the tax code punishes your paycheck — and $84.4 trillion in wealth transfers will make it worse
More generational wealth is now tax-free. But how can you reach that level?
News • May 08
People are using free apps to sue companies without having to hire a lawyer — and some claim they're getting thousands
Toxic ingredients, a data breach, or defective products could mean you get a payout if you successfully file a claim on one of many settlement apps.
News • May 08
People are using free apps to sue companies without having to hire a lawyer — and some claim they're getting thousands
Toxic ingredients, a data breach, or defective products could mean you get a payout if you successfully file a claim on one of many settlement apps.
Investing • May 05
Scott Galloway is moving his money overseas — as the gap between global and U.S. markets is 'unusually wide'
The 'Prof G' podcast host shares his take on the current state of emerging markets — and why he’s moving money to international assets.
Investing • May 05
Scott Galloway is moving his money overseas — as the gap between global and U.S. markets is 'unusually wide'
The 'Prof G' podcast host shares his take on the current state of emerging markets — and why he’s moving money to international assets.
Managing Money • May 03
A Gen Zer made nearly $18,300 in one month selling hand-sealed snail mail — no AI required
Waiting on the porch for a letter is coming back into style, and making people money.
Managing Money • May 03
A Gen Zer made nearly $18,300 in one month selling hand-sealed snail mail — no AI required
Waiting on the porch for a letter is coming back into style, and making people money.
Managing Money • May 02
Jamie Ding won $880K on "Jeopardy!" — but after taxes and humble savings plan, the windfall may not be so life changing
“Jeopardy!" fans think highly of Ding. While some are admiring his charming awkwardness, others are calling him a national hero.
Managing Money • May 02
Jamie Ding won $880K on "Jeopardy!" — but after taxes and humble savings plan, the windfall may not be so life changing
“Jeopardy!" fans think highly of Ding. While some are admiring his charming awkwardness, others are calling him a national hero.
News • Apr 30
California's billionaire tax just got 1.5M petition signatures — and Chamath Palihapitiya warns the middle class is next
The proposed tax has made it one step closer to going to ballot in November by collecting enough petition signatures.
News • Apr 30
California's billionaire tax just got 1.5M petition signatures — and Chamath Palihapitiya warns the middle class is next
The proposed tax has made it one step closer to going to ballot in November by collecting enough petition signatures.
Managing Money • Apr 29
My coworker called the hospital billing department and got a $3,100 bill reduced to $280. Can I do the same?
Financial assistance programs and negotiating could help you significantly reduce a hefty medical bill.
Managing Money • Apr 29
My coworker called the hospital billing department and got a $3,100 bill reduced to $280. Can I do the same?
Financial assistance programs and negotiating could help you significantly reduce a hefty medical bill.
News • Apr 21
Free land, $10,000 cash, dinner with the mayor — some US cities are desperate for residents. Should you take the bait?
Could getting paid to move to a new city be the cure to your cost of living woes?
News • Apr 21
Free land, $10,000 cash, dinner with the mayor — some US cities are desperate for residents. Should you take the bait?
Could getting paid to move to a new city be the cure to your cost of living woes?
Investing • 12322 views
Jim Cramer is selling stocks as the S&P 500 flashes overbought — but a $100 bet from 2000 tells a different story
Trimming your stocks amid recent market rotations could be a smart choice, per Jim Cramer’s advice.
Investing • 12322 views
Jim Cramer is selling stocks as the S&P 500 flashes overbought — but a $100 bet from 2000 tells a different story
Trimming your stocks amid recent market rotations could be a smart choice, per Jim Cramer’s advice.
Investing • Apr 17
Orman says panic-selling stocks now when oil prices have surged over 50% would be the ultimate investment mistake
Orman says everything is dependent on oil right now. Here’s what she means.
Investing • Apr 17
Orman says panic-selling stocks now when oil prices have surged over 50% would be the ultimate investment mistake
Orman says everything is dependent on oil right now. Here’s what she means.
News • Apr 15
Former Google executive calls for $500,000 tax for grads who flee Canada — why the brain drain crisis is getting dire
Despite the fact that he fled the country, Patrick Pichette doesn’t think more Canadians should.
News • Apr 15
Former Google executive calls for $500,000 tax for grads who flee Canada — why the brain drain crisis is getting dire
Despite the fact that he fled the country, Patrick Pichette doesn’t think more Canadians should.
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