Laura Boast
Laura Boast is an Associate Editor with Moneywise.com and a lifelong content creator who has reached international audiences at Discovery, CBC, Blue Ant Media, Bond Brand Loyalty and more.
She relishes unpacking complex ideas and making them relatable—and sparking conversations in the process. Whether she's at a local lunch table or in the Arctic on a dinosaur dig, Laura pokes around to unearth the surprising facts just beneath the surface.
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WWise Publishing Inc.Associate Editor 2025–Present
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UUniversity of Toronto School of Continuing StudiesDigital Strategy and Communications Certificate 2019
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AAlliance Française TorontoIntermediate French 2012
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UUniversity of King's CollegeBachelor of Journalism 1990
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UUniversity of GuelphHon. Bachelor of Commerce 1988
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News • Jun 26
Pillow talk penalty: Feds call foul on former soccer player accused of profiting from his ex's corporate secrets
Since the pandemic, remote work has provided the perfect ‘crime of opportunity’ for snoops.
News • Jun 26
Pillow talk penalty: Feds call foul on former soccer player accused of profiting from his ex's corporate secrets
Since the pandemic, remote work has provided the perfect ‘crime of opportunity’ for snoops.
News • Jun 25
Karoline Leavitt called affordable housing bill 'another promise made, promise kept' by Trump — then he refused to sign
Congress passed the housing affordability bill with overwhelming bipartisan support — then Trump pulled the signing to pressure lawmakers on a separate voting bill.
News • Jun 25
Karoline Leavitt called affordable housing bill 'another promise made, promise kept' by Trump — then he refused to sign
Congress passed the housing affordability bill with overwhelming bipartisan support — then Trump pulled the signing to pressure lawmakers on a separate voting bill.
News • Jun 23
Florida seniors are eyeing a costly Alzheimer’s treatment, but families face a tough reality: The benefit isn't proven
With memory care costing up to $14,000 a month, a $3,300 a month treatment promising to reverse Alzheimer's symptoms is gaining a following in Florida.
News • Jun 23
Florida seniors are eyeing a costly Alzheimer’s treatment, but families face a tough reality: The benefit isn't proven
With memory care costing up to $14,000 a month, a $3,300 a month treatment promising to reverse Alzheimer's symptoms is gaining a following in Florida.
News • 12536 views
Thieves are using nail polish remover to wash stolen checks — and it's a $1 billion problem
Check washing is a big concern around government checks, including Social Security checks and tax refunds.
News • 12536 views
Thieves are using nail polish remover to wash stolen checks — and it's a $1 billion problem
Check washing is a big concern around government checks, including Social Security checks and tax refunds.
News • Jun 20
A New York man made an extra $90K by selling his home with an AI chatbot instead of a traditional real estate agent
Him and another Florida homeowner skipped real estate agents and used AI chatbots to sell their homes. Both sold over asking within days.
News • Jun 20
A New York man made an extra $90K by selling his home with an AI chatbot instead of a traditional real estate agent
Him and another Florida homeowner skipped real estate agents and used AI chatbots to sell their homes. Both sold over asking within days.
News • Jun 18
Here's why the richest person in Australia just bought a stake in SpaceX worth $1.4 billion
Australian mining tycoon Gina Rinehart has enough faith in Elon Musk, post-SpaceX IPO, to place a big bet on space exploration.
News • Jun 18
Here's why the richest person in Australia just bought a stake in SpaceX worth $1.4 billion
Australian mining tycoon Gina Rinehart has enough faith in Elon Musk, post-SpaceX IPO, to place a big bet on space exploration.
Mortgages • Jun 16
A Michigan couple may be the first to use Bitcoin for a standard US mortgage — and they didn't have to sell their coins
A software engineer used 10 years of bitcoin holdings as collateral to buy a home without selling a single coin — or paying capital gains taxes.
Mortgages • Jun 16
A Michigan couple may be the first to use Bitcoin for a standard US mortgage — and they didn't have to sell their coins
A software engineer used 10 years of bitcoin holdings as collateral to buy a home without selling a single coin — or paying capital gains taxes.
News • Jun 16
Criminals are buying stolen Medicare identities in bulk at $8 each — then fraudulently billing the government billions
Dark web criminals are buying stolen Medicare identities in bulk for just $8 apiece — then submitting bogus claims worth billions. Here's how to protect yourself.
News • Jun 16
Criminals are buying stolen Medicare identities in bulk at $8 each — then fraudulently billing the government billions
Dark web criminals are buying stolen Medicare identities in bulk for just $8 apiece — then submitting bogus claims worth billions. Here's how to protect yourself.
Investing • Jun 13
Nearly half of Americans buy stocks based on FOMO — and the SpaceX IPO is the ultimate test
If you have SpaceX FOMO, you’re not alone. But experts say to pause before making emotionally driven stock purchases.
Investing • Jun 13
Nearly half of Americans buy stocks based on FOMO — and the SpaceX IPO is the ultimate test
If you have SpaceX FOMO, you’re not alone. But experts say to pause before making emotionally driven stock purchases.
News • Jun 13
Rats fell from the ceiling at an IRS office in Georgia — and employees finally got permission to work from home
Atlanta, Georgia, IRS workers have unwanted coworkers: rats, cockroaches, snakes and other pests. They’ve been complaining about the conditions for years to no avail — until now.
News • Jun 13
Rats fell from the ceiling at an IRS office in Georgia — and employees finally got permission to work from home
Atlanta, Georgia, IRS workers have unwanted coworkers: rats, cockroaches, snakes and other pests. They’ve been complaining about the conditions for years to no avail — until now.
News • Jun 10
'It's worse': Summer cooling bills to jump up 5-14% as AI data centers, heat and tariffs collide
Extreme heat, AI data centers, grid upgrades and Trump tariffs are all pushing cooling costs higher as millions of Americans struggle to pay utility bills.
News • Jun 10
'It's worse': Summer cooling bills to jump up 5-14% as AI data centers, heat and tariffs collide
Extreme heat, AI data centers, grid upgrades and Trump tariffs are all pushing cooling costs higher as millions of Americans struggle to pay utility bills.
News • Jun 08
Humans suddenly look better than AI when it comes to company costs — at least for now. Here’s the surprising change
Some firms are cutting their AI contracts and looking for cheaper alternatives. Others are bringing humans back.
News • Jun 08
Humans suddenly look better than AI when it comes to company costs — at least for now. Here’s the surprising change
Some firms are cutting their AI contracts and looking for cheaper alternatives. Others are bringing humans back.
Managing Money • Jun 04
A 28-year-old NYC engineer walks dogs before work, at lunch and after — and pulls in $6,000 a month
A hustle through NYC with a dog could be your side hustle.
Managing Money • Jun 04
A 28-year-old NYC engineer walks dogs before work, at lunch and after — and pulls in $6,000 a month
A hustle through NYC with a dog could be your side hustle.
News • Jun 03
George Santos said he'd attend Trump’s State of the Union — now he's under investigation for insider trading
Santos is accused of placing bets on his attendance using the prediction market platform Kalshi.
News • Jun 03
George Santos said he'd attend Trump’s State of the Union — now he's under investigation for insider trading
Santos is accused of placing bets on his attendance using the prediction market platform Kalshi.
News • Jun 03
'The world is choosing Texas': Is 'Y'All Street' taking over as the new financial capital of America?
The governor believes his state can displace New York as a hub for finance.
News • Jun 03
'The world is choosing Texas': Is 'Y'All Street' taking over as the new financial capital of America?
The governor believes his state can displace New York as a hub for finance.
News • Jun 02
Mobile home building costs could drop $10,000 — and finally ditch the 'trailer' look — if this bipartisan bill passes
Mobile homes are already popular, with 8.4 million of them already in the U.S. today.
News • Jun 02
Mobile home building costs could drop $10,000 — and finally ditch the 'trailer' look — if this bipartisan bill passes
Mobile homes are already popular, with 8.4 million of them already in the U.S. today.
News • 45379 views
Scammers are using a fake captcha hack to steal your information: ‘Verify you’re human.’ Here’s the big red flag
Hackers are using this insidious scam to get unwitting victims to install malware themselves.
News • 45379 views
Scammers are using a fake captcha hack to steal your information: ‘Verify you’re human.’ Here’s the big red flag
Hackers are using this insidious scam to get unwitting victims to install malware themselves.
Managing Money • May 22
Inheriting your late parent's 401(k) can trigger a 25% IRS penalty if you don't follow the withdrawal rules
Navigating a financial inheritance can be quite the task.
Managing Money • May 22
Inheriting your late parent's 401(k) can trigger a 25% IRS penalty if you don't follow the withdrawal rules
Navigating a financial inheritance can be quite the task.
Managing Money • May 12
A nurse's boyfriend says Dave Ramsey has her in 'a cult' after she successfully paid off $83K in debt
There’s a difference between being a fan and being fanatic about paying off debt.
Managing Money • May 12
A nurse's boyfriend says Dave Ramsey has her in 'a cult' after she successfully paid off $83K in debt
There’s a difference between being a fan and being fanatic about paying off debt.
News • May 11
Hassett brags that credit card spending is 'through the roof' — as delinquencies climb and farm bankruptcies jump 46%
The blowback from Kevin Hassett’s interview came quickly, from political commentators to social media users. Is credit card spending really a sign of American prosperity and an improving jobs outlook?
News • May 11
Hassett brags that credit card spending is 'through the roof' — as delinquencies climb and farm bankruptcies jump 46%
The blowback from Kevin Hassett’s interview came quickly, from political commentators to social media users. Is credit card spending really a sign of American prosperity and an improving jobs outlook?
Managing Money • May 07
41% of Gen Zers now have prenups — more than double the national rate. Why they're embracing financial transparency
A Harris Poll found 41% of engaged or married Gen Zers have a prenup already. What’s behind the trend.
Managing Money • May 07
41% of Gen Zers now have prenups — more than double the national rate. Why they're embracing financial transparency
A Harris Poll found 41% of engaged or married Gen Zers have a prenup already. What’s behind the trend.
Managing Money • May 04
I’m 64 and single with a $2.25 million nest egg — but no clue what to do next. How do I find value in my golden years?
Even if you’ve diversified your portfolio for retirement, you need to invest in your psychological well-being.
Managing Money • May 04
I’m 64 and single with a $2.25 million nest egg — but no clue what to do next. How do I find value in my golden years?
Even if you’ve diversified your portfolio for retirement, you need to invest in your psychological well-being.
Investing • May 01
Gold is going to hit $8,000 by 2031, Deutsche Bank predicts. Why the world is distracted by this precious metal now
The German investment bank is the latest to declare gold’s dominance in global markets.
Investing • May 01
Gold is going to hit $8,000 by 2031, Deutsche Bank predicts. Why the world is distracted by this precious metal now
The German investment bank is the latest to declare gold’s dominance in global markets.
News • Apr 30
As Trump pumps a bulletproof ballroom, more Americans are looking to do the same to their homes. What people are buying
President Trump is not the only homeowner looking to protect himself, his family and his friends from an attack at home.
News • Apr 30
As Trump pumps a bulletproof ballroom, more Americans are looking to do the same to their homes. What people are buying
President Trump is not the only homeowner looking to protect himself, his family and his friends from an attack at home.
Managing Money • Apr 21
One man spent $20,000 a month for a decade — without his wife knowing. Here’s how to spot a partner’s financial cheating
Partners may try to cover their tracks financially, but it often ends up in divorce.
Managing Money • Apr 21
One man spent $20,000 a month for a decade — without his wife knowing. Here’s how to spot a partner’s financial cheating
Partners may try to cover their tracks financially, but it often ends up in divorce.
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