Laura Boast
Laura Boast is a Senior Reporter 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.Senior Reporter 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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Taxes • Aug 07
Want to give a stuffed boar to charity? It may be more curse than gift, as the IRS cracks down on non-cash donations
If a charity sells your donation right away, that could change your tax situation too.
Taxes • Aug 07
Want to give a stuffed boar to charity? It may be more curse than gift, as the IRS cracks down on non-cash donations
If a charity sells your donation right away, that could change your tax situation too.
News • 53990 views
Goodbye mansions, hello jail: Nevada woman stole $26 million from construction boss — then the IRS caught up with her
Cynthia Marie Marabella and her partner kept up their scheme for 7 years.
News • 53990 views
Goodbye mansions, hello jail: Nevada woman stole $26 million from construction boss — then the IRS caught up with her
Cynthia Marie Marabella and her partner kept up their scheme for 7 years.
Investing • Aug 06
Investors see big dividends from TerraCycle, a US recycling firm that turns trash into shareholder treasure
TerraCycle unveils its $75 million share offering to the public as the company's revenue grew 93% in five years.
Investing • Aug 06
Investors see big dividends from TerraCycle, a US recycling firm that turns trash into shareholder treasure
TerraCycle unveils its $75 million share offering to the public as the company's revenue grew 93% in five years.
Managing Money • Aug 01
My 85-year-old mom won't sell her jewelry to cover $5,000/month assisted living. Here's what an expert's advised to do
Finance journalist Cameron Huddleston explains how to approach emotionally charged conversations about heirlooms, aging parents and paying for long-term care.
Managing Money • Aug 01
My 85-year-old mom won't sell her jewelry to cover $5,000/month assisted living. Here's what an expert's advised to do
Finance journalist Cameron Huddleston explains how to approach emotionally charged conversations about heirlooms, aging parents and paying for long-term care.
Retirement • Jul 31
She’s 26 with $300,000 in savings — how some Gen Zers are ‘retirement maxxing’
Some Gen Zers are saving for retirement before they've even paid off their debt.
Retirement • Jul 31
She’s 26 with $300,000 in savings — how some Gen Zers are ‘retirement maxxing’
Some Gen Zers are saving for retirement before they've even paid off their debt.
News • Jul 29
Housing is the ‘collateral damage’ in Fed’s fight on inflation — what to know to give yourself an edge in today’s market
“Everyone is just so squeezed."
News • Jul 29
Housing is the ‘collateral damage’ in Fed’s fight on inflation — what to know to give yourself an edge in today’s market
“Everyone is just so squeezed."
News • Jul 29
Timber troubles: Trump's tariffs and Canadian wildfires are lighting up softwood lumber prices — and housing costs
Researchers say higher lumber costs can cause a significant bump to your mortgage payment if you buy a new home.
News • Jul 29
Timber troubles: Trump's tariffs and Canadian wildfires are lighting up softwood lumber prices — and housing costs
Researchers say higher lumber costs can cause a significant bump to your mortgage payment if you buy a new home.
Life • Jul 26
A judge rejected a DIY divorce after 30 years of marriage — why gray divorce without a lawyer can cost you millions
A DIY divorce can be tempting for couples who just want it over with, but a divorce lawyer cautions against rushing the process. Here’s what to consider.
Life • Jul 26
A judge rejected a DIY divorce after 30 years of marriage — why gray divorce without a lawyer can cost you millions
A DIY divorce can be tempting for couples who just want it over with, but a divorce lawyer cautions against rushing the process. Here’s what to consider.
Retirement • Jul 24
Early retirement is a reality for 56% of caregivers, with 34% holding less than $10,000 in savings, new report finds
A new report finds unpaid caregivers are saving less, taking on more debt and leaving the workforce earlier as employers search for ways to keep them on the job.
Retirement • Jul 24
Early retirement is a reality for 56% of caregivers, with 34% holding less than $10,000 in savings, new report finds
A new report finds unpaid caregivers are saving less, taking on more debt and leaving the workforce earlier as employers search for ways to keep them on the job.
News • Jul 23
New builds are cheaper than resale homes in major metros across the US — here are 10 hot spots for deep discounts now
Three straight years of climbing prices, plus stubbornly expensive interest rates, mean homes aren’t moving like they used to.
News • Jul 23
New builds are cheaper than resale homes in major metros across the US — here are 10 hot spots for deep discounts now
Three straight years of climbing prices, plus stubbornly expensive interest rates, mean homes aren’t moving like they used to.
News • 12427 views
Bill Koch’s 15-bed Aspen mansion just sold for a third of its $100M asking price. Why it didn’t appeal to the ultra-rich
Koch has been trying to offload the 52-acre property since at least 2015.
News • 12427 views
Bill Koch’s 15-bed Aspen mansion just sold for a third of its $100M asking price. Why it didn’t appeal to the ultra-rich
Koch has been trying to offload the 52-acre property since at least 2015.
News • Jul 20
Fox paid two fans $50K to watch the entire World Cup in a Times Square glass box — Now, they're revealing what it cost
More than 6,000 people applied to watch the World Cup for $50,000. The two who got the job spent 39 days on display in a Times Square glass box — and are now revealing the exhaustion, lost privacy and career risk that came with it.
News • Jul 20
Fox paid two fans $50K to watch the entire World Cup in a Times Square glass box — Now, they're revealing what it cost
More than 6,000 people applied to watch the World Cup for $50,000. The two who got the job spent 39 days on display in a Times Square glass box — and are now revealing the exhaustion, lost privacy and career risk that came with it.
Real Estate • Jul 20
Head for the hills in these 5 affordable mountain towns to downsize your home and upsize your active lifestyle
Is the surprisingly affordable mountain life actually … peak?
Real Estate • Jul 20
Head for the hills in these 5 affordable mountain towns to downsize your home and upsize your active lifestyle
Is the surprisingly affordable mountain life actually … peak?
Life • Jul 19
Yachts ahoy! Boat-sharing apps allow would-be sailors to co-own boats so they can break waves without breaking the bank
Everyone can pay for permission to board.
Life • Jul 19
Yachts ahoy! Boat-sharing apps allow would-be sailors to co-own boats so they can break waves without breaking the bank
Everyone can pay for permission to board.
Retirement • Jul 19
Baby boomers didn't save enough for retirement — now their kids are paying the price. What’s behind the crisis
The Great Wealth Transfer is reversing as struggling boomers turn to their children for help.
Retirement • Jul 19
Baby boomers didn't save enough for retirement — now their kids are paying the price. What’s behind the crisis
The Great Wealth Transfer is reversing as struggling boomers turn to their children for help.
News • Jul 18
Overlooked ‘Gem City’ is a hot housing market, with $239K median prices. Here’s the affordability catch to watch for
How did a city that gets so much lake-effect snow — an average 104 inches every winter — get so hot?
News • Jul 18
Overlooked ‘Gem City’ is a hot housing market, with $239K median prices. Here’s the affordability catch to watch for
How did a city that gets so much lake-effect snow — an average 104 inches every winter — get so hot?
News • Jul 17
New legislation to make homes cheaper just passed — but experts say affordability depends on more than the act covers
The act aims to lower housing costs by boosting supply and limiting large investors. But experts say affordability depends on much more than building more homes.
News • Jul 17
New legislation to make homes cheaper just passed — but experts say affordability depends on more than the act covers
The act aims to lower housing costs by boosting supply and limiting large investors. But experts say affordability depends on much more than building more homes.
News • Jul 14
Exelon CEO says AI data centers nearly caused blackouts for 400,000 customers — and electric bills are going up next
Calvin Butler, CEO of Exelon, says AI data centers are pushing the country's power grid to its limits — and warns that consumers should brace for both rising bills and the growing risk of blackouts.
News • Jul 14
Exelon CEO says AI data centers nearly caused blackouts for 400,000 customers — and electric bills are going up next
Calvin Butler, CEO of Exelon, says AI data centers are pushing the country's power grid to its limits — and warns that consumers should brace for both rising bills and the growing risk of blackouts.
Managing Money • Jul 13
Boomers are splitting up in record numbers — and women's standard of living drops 45% after a gray divorce
Divorce is devastating baby boomers’ financial futures.
Managing Money • Jul 13
Boomers are splitting up in record numbers — and women's standard of living drops 45% after a gray divorce
Divorce is devastating baby boomers’ financial futures.
News • Jul 11
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature after he called it 'a big yawn'
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act officially became U.S. law when the clock struck midnight on July 11. Here’s what it means for your homeownership plans.
News • Jul 11
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature after he called it 'a big yawn'
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act officially became U.S. law when the clock struck midnight on July 11. Here’s what it means for your homeownership plans.
News • Jul 09
San Francisco homeowners are willing to trade their mansions for AI stock as median home prices hit $2.2M
AI money is adding pressure to what is already a steaming hot housing market in the City by the Bay.
News • Jul 09
San Francisco homeowners are willing to trade their mansions for AI stock as median home prices hit $2.2M
AI money is adding pressure to what is already a steaming hot housing market in the City by the Bay.
Insurance • Jul 09
A Missouri woman, 70, couldn't afford her $8K/month drug after Medicare Advantage denied coverage — and landed in the ER
When Humana denied coverage for her immune-boosting medication, Margaret Hvatum ended up hospitalized — a warning sign for enrollees facing the same prior authorization hurdles.
Insurance • Jul 09
A Missouri woman, 70, couldn't afford her $8K/month drug after Medicare Advantage denied coverage — and landed in the ER
When Humana denied coverage for her immune-boosting medication, Margaret Hvatum ended up hospitalized — a warning sign for enrollees facing the same prior authorization hurdles.
Investing • Jul 08
Is senior housing sexy? One multimillionaire gambled on it amid COVID — and turned it into a $160 billion business
The oldest boomers are turning 80 this year, and demand for senior housing is soaring.
Investing • Jul 08
Is senior housing sexy? One multimillionaire gambled on it amid COVID — and turned it into a $160 billion business
The oldest boomers are turning 80 this year, and demand for senior housing is soaring.
Managing Money • 12624 views
Suze Orman says planning to work until 65 is a risky strategy — her 2 tips to help you retire when you want
While you may not choose to retire early, you may be forced to — through restructuring, an unexpected health diagnosis or family circumstances.
Managing Money • 12624 views
Suze Orman says planning to work until 65 is a risky strategy — her 2 tips to help you retire when you want
While you may not choose to retire early, you may be forced to — through restructuring, an unexpected health diagnosis or family circumstances.
Life • Jul 04
Don’t fall for fake TripAdvisor sites: Hotel staff share scam stories
Industry veterans see people falling for “steal of a deal” room rates online, when it’s actually a fraudster stealing victims’ cash.
Life • Jul 04
Don’t fall for fake TripAdvisor sites: Hotel staff share scam stories
Industry veterans see people falling for “steal of a deal” room rates online, when it’s actually a fraudster stealing victims’ cash.
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