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Laura Boast

Laura Boast

Laura Boast

Senior Reporter

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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Wise Publishing Inc.
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University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
Digital Strategy and Communications Certificate 2019

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Alliance Française Toronto
Intermediate French 2012

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University of King's College
Bachelor of Journalism 1990

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University of Guelph
Hon. Bachelor of Commerce 1988

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Real Estate • Sep 13

My condo neighbor is a hoarder and I’m worried about safety as much as property values. Can he be evicted?

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Real Estate • Jul 20

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Real Estate • Aug 20

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Retirement • Sep 16

Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec all avoid mixing money and family. Why retirees should do the same

Older man stands outside office building

Retirement • Sep 12

The biggest threat to your retirement is based on a myth — it could rip through your nest egg and even ruin your health

Mason and Becca finally confronted a financial reality they had been avoiding.

Retirement • Aug 28

Ramit Sethi showed a Florida couple how fixing a few habits could boost their retirement from $3.1 to $4.7 million

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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

An elderly couple walks through a Walmart parking lot in Chicago, Illinois.

News • Sep 25

Firms are keeping billions in tariff refunds. Fed study says only 15% plan to lower prices, including Walmart

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News • Sep 23

FBI tackles NFL impostor as dozens of women report $1.3M in losses to alleged romance and investment scam

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News • Sep 18

Gates, Bloomberg an Zuckerberg are all left-handed — and a new study says that gives their companies an edge

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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

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Investing • Sep 10

I just got a $10K bonus and wondered if I should put it in bonds, but the news paints a varied picture on yields

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Investing • Aug 06

Investors see big dividends from TerraCycle, a US recycling firm that turns trash into shareholder treasure

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Investing • Jul 08

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Even doctors are skimping on health insurance.

Insurance • 3h ago

U.S. health insurance premiums jumped 78% since 2011 — now even doctors and nurses are canceling their own coverage

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Insurance • Sep 03

Medicare's $50 GLP-1 Bridge plan won't cover a morbidly obese NJ man because his sleep apnea disqualifies him

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Insurance • Jul 09

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Managing Money • Sep 24

27% of Gen Z workers score stock awards as 'benefit-maxxing' trend pushes young employees to grab every workplace perk

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Managing Money • Aug 26

Suze Orman says 41% of workers delay medical care when emergencies hit — and 1 in 4 raid retirement savings

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Managing Money • Aug 01

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Even doctors are skimping on health insurance.

Insurance • 3h ago

U.S. health insurance premiums jumped 78% since 2011 — now even doctors and nurses are canceling their own coverage

Nearly three million people have dropped out of Affordable Care Act plans in just one calendar year.

Even doctors are skimping on health insurance.

Insurance • 3h ago

U.S. health insurance premiums jumped 78% since 2011 — now even doctors and nurses are canceling their own coverage

Nearly three million people have dropped out of Affordable Care Act plans in just one calendar year.

Should milestone birthday parties be a paid experience?

Life • 5h ago

A woman's sister wants every guest to pay $90 for a birthday open bar — etiquette experts weigh in

Many millennials think there’s no way around getting guests to contribute to a celebration — while others object to this as an egregious etiquette breach.

Should milestone birthday parties be a paid experience?

Life • 5h ago

A woman's sister wants every guest to pay $90 for a birthday open bar — etiquette experts weigh in

Many millennials think there’s no way around getting guests to contribute to a celebration — while others object to this as an egregious etiquette breach.

An elderly couple walks through a Walmart parking lot in Chicago, Illinois.

News • Sep 25

Firms are keeping billions in tariff refunds. Fed study says only 15% plan to lower prices, including Walmart

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has collected $166 billion in tariffs on imported goods from 330,000 importers.

An elderly couple walks through a Walmart parking lot in Chicago, Illinois.

News • Sep 25

Firms are keeping billions in tariff refunds. Fed study says only 15% plan to lower prices, including Walmart

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has collected $166 billion in tariffs on imported goods from 330,000 importers.

Younger people are negotiating hard for better benefits.

Managing Money • Sep 24

27% of Gen Z workers score stock awards as 'benefit-maxxing' trend pushes young employees to grab every workplace perk

Many young employees are more financially literate than their parents’ generation, experts say.

Younger people are negotiating hard for better benefits.

Managing Money • Sep 24

27% of Gen Z workers score stock awards as 'benefit-maxxing' trend pushes young employees to grab every workplace perk

Many young employees are more financially literate than their parents’ generation, experts say.

A detail view of San Francisco 49ers helmet is seen at Lumen Field.

News • Sep 23

FBI tackles NFL impostor as dozens of women report $1.3M in losses to alleged romance and investment scam

“We were surprised how many people were victimized in such a short period of time and then to have that many more come forward."

A detail view of San Francisco 49ers helmet is seen at Lumen Field.

News • Sep 23

FBI tackles NFL impostor as dozens of women report $1.3M in losses to alleged romance and investment scam

“We were surprised how many people were victimized in such a short period of time and then to have that many more come forward."

A photo of a tombstone

Life • Sep 19

Home burials cost as little as $300 compared to $8,595 for a cemetery — but 3 states ban them entirely

Here’s everything you need to know about burying a loved one in your own property.

A photo of a tombstone

Life • Sep 19

Home burials cost as little as $300 compared to $8,595 for a cemetery — but 3 states ban them entirely

Here’s everything you need to know about burying a loved one in your own property.

It's possible left-handedness is more common among CEOs.

News • Sep 18

Gates, Bloomberg an Zuckerberg are all left-handed — and a new study says that gives their companies an edge

Data suggests left-handed leaders may be more innovative and better at communicating.

It's possible that left-handedness is more common among CEOs.

News • Sep 18

Gates, Bloomberg an Zuckerberg are all left-handed — and a new study says that gives their companies an edge

Data suggests left-handed leaders may be more innovative and better at communicating.

Kim Kardashian attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Life • Sep 16

Kim Kardashian flaunts her wealth to millions of followers with ‘stealth’ status signals, but that can backfire on her

When it comes to sharing wealth and status on social media, there's a fine line between simply creating content and overtly showing off.

Kim Kardashian attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Life • Sep 16

Kim Kardashian flaunts her wealth to millions of followers with ‘stealth’ status signals, but that can backfire on her

When it comes to sharing wealth and status on social media, there's a fine line between simply creating content and overtly showing off.

Mark Zuckerberg goes for a run with his bodyguards.

Life • Sep 16

Why Zuckerberg and the 1% are signaling their health as the latest status symbol, and why you can't fake it with Ozempic

Gone are the days when the rich would demonstrate their wealth by sporting Rolex watches and bespoke suits.

Mark Zuckerberg goes for a run with his bodyguards.

Life • Sep 16

Why Zuckerberg and the 1% are signaling their health as the latest status symbol, and why you can't fake it with Ozempic

Gone are the days when the rich would demonstrate their wealth by sporting Rolex watches and bespoke suits.

Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec.

Retirement • Sep 16

Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec all avoid mixing money and family. Why retirees should do the same

“Something I learned from my mother decades ago is that entitlement is a curse."

Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec.

Retirement • Sep 16

Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec all avoid mixing money and family. Why retirees should do the same

“Something I learned from my mother decades ago is that entitlement is a curse."

Dr. Carlos Campos, who speaks about the benefits of GLP-1 medications, speaks with a patient.

News • Sep 15

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have paid more than 270,000 doctors — one as much as $1M — to promote GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

It’s legal to pay practising physicians to promote specific drugs — and thousands are doing so.

Dr. Carlos Campos, who speaks about the benefits of GLP-1 medications, speaks with a patient.

News • Sep 15

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have paid more than 270,000 doctors — one as much as $1M — to promote GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

It’s legal to pay practising physicians to promote specific drugs — and thousands are doing so.

A woman sits on a pile of garbage bags with a frustrated expression.

Real Estate • Sep 13

My condo neighbor is a hoarder and I’m worried about safety as much as property values. Can he be evicted?

The Fair Housing Act plays a role in how far a landlord or housing association can go to remove someone with hoarding disorder.

A woman sits on a pile of garbage bags with a frustrated expression.

Real Estate • Sep 13

My condo neighbor is a hoarder and I’m worried about safety as much as property values. Can he be evicted?

The Fair Housing Act plays a role in how far a landlord or housing association can go to remove someone with hoarding disorder.

Older man stands outside office building

Retirement • Sep 12

The biggest threat to your retirement is based on a myth — it could rip through your nest egg and even ruin your health

Older workers are forced to battle assumptions that they are slow learners and are baffled by technology.

Older man stands outside office building

Retirement • Sep 12

The biggest threat to your retirement is based on a myth — it could rip through your nest egg and even ruin your health

Older workers are forced to battle assumptions that they are slow learners and are baffled by technology.

A pensive man sits at a desk, his hand propping up his chin as he considers his investing options.

Investing • Sep 10

I just got a $10K bonus and wondered if I should put it in bonds, but the news paints a varied picture on yields

When it comes to homeowners, they might be an albatross, but for investors, they're a boon.

A pensive man sits at a desk, his hand propping up his chin as he considers his investing options.

Investing • Sep 10

I just got a $10K bonus and wondered if I should put it in bonds, but the news paints a varied picture on yields

When it comes to homeowners, they might be an albatross, but for investors, they're a boon.

Bill Ackman speaking on the Titans and Disruptors podcast

News • Sep 04

Bill Ackman says ChatGPT beat doctors on a mystery diagnosis — but study finds AI got it right only 34% of the time

Consider both the benefits and risks before discussing your health concerns with AI.

Bill Ackman speaking on the Titans and Disruptors podcast

News • Sep 04

Bill Ackman says ChatGPT beat doctors on a mystery diagnosis — but study finds AI got it right only 34% of the time

Consider both the benefits and risks before discussing your health concerns with AI.

Hand of a patient using the injectable GLP-1 medication Zepbound.

Insurance • Sep 03

Medicare's $50 GLP-1 Bridge plan won't cover a morbidly obese NJ man because his sleep apnea disqualifies him

The Medicare Bridge pilot program is extremely limited and excludes many people who would benefit from drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.

Hand of a patient using the injectable GLP-1 medication Zepbound.

Insurance • Sep 03

Medicare's $50 GLP-1 Bridge plan won't cover a morbidly obese NJ man because his sleep apnea disqualifies him

The Medicare Bridge pilot program is extremely limited and excludes many people who would benefit from drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.

On the left, a grocery aisle at Walmart and on the right, Colleen German.

News • Sep 03

A hacked Walmart account left this Florida woman $2,000 in the hole. Now she's accusing Walmart of reversing her refund

Walmart account takeover fraud spiked 427% in 2023 alone.

On the left, a grocery aisle at Walmart and on the right, Colleen German.

News • Sep 03

A hacked Walmart account left this Florida woman $2,000 in the hole. Now she's accusing Walmart of reversing her refund

Walmart account takeover fraud spiked 427% in 2023 alone.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren addresses the crowd during a a 'Power to the People' rally with Senator Ed Markey .

News • Aug 31

Elizabeth Warren says Trump made up to $15.5 million on oil stocks while Americans spent $72.5 billion extra on gas

Experts are sounding the alarm about the president’s conflicts of interest.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren addresses the crowd during a a 'Power to the People' rally with Senator Ed Markey .

News • Aug 31

Elizabeth Warren says Trump made up to $15.5 million on oil stocks while Americans spent $72.5 billion extra on gas

Experts are sounding the alarm about the president’s conflicts of interest.

Mason and Becca finally confronted a financial reality they had been avoiding.

Retirement • Aug 28

Ramit Sethi showed a Florida couple how fixing a few habits could boost their retirement from $3.1 to $4.7 million

They’ve got their debt down to about $13,000, but they just can’t stop swiping cards.

Mason and Becca finally confronted a financial reality they had been avoiding.

Retirement • Aug 28

Ramit Sethi showed a Florida couple how fixing a few habits could boost their retirement from $3.1 to $4.7 million

They’ve got their debt down to about $13,000, but they just can’t stop swiping cards.

Suze Orman

Managing Money • Aug 26

Suze Orman says 41% of workers delay medical care when emergencies hit — and 1 in 4 raid retirement savings

An emergency fund can reduce anxiety and save you when you really need it.

Suze Orman

Managing Money • Aug 26

Suze Orman says 41% of workers delay medical care when emergencies hit — and 1 in 4 raid retirement savings

An emergency fund can reduce anxiety and save you when you really need it.

A photo of a Costco Health Center

News • Aug 21

Costco is launching Medicare Advantage plans with SCAN Group, banking on the same brand trust that sells its chicken

Costco is teaming up with California-based nonprofit SCAN Group to offer qualifying Americans Medicare health plans.

A photo of a Costco Health Center

News • Aug 21

Costco is launching Medicare Advantage plans with SCAN Group, banking on the same brand trust that sells its chicken

Costco is teaming up with California-based nonprofit SCAN Group to offer qualifying Americans Medicare health plans.

Vishal Garg (Founder and CEO - Better) speaks on stage during Semafor World Economy 2026 in April.

News • Aug 20

Vishal Garg, the CEO who fired 900 on Zoom, offers to work for $1 a year to reclaim Better after $1.5 billion in losses

Better's board ousted Vishal Garg after a 96% drop in value and $1.5 billion in losses. He's now suing to return.

Vishal Garg (Founder and CEO - Better) speaks on stage during Semafor World Economy 2026 in April.

News • Aug 20

Vishal Garg, the CEO who fired 900 on Zoom, offers to work for $1 a year to reclaim Better after $1.5 billion in losses

Better's board ousted Vishal Garg after a 96% drop in value and $1.5 billion in losses. He's now suing to return.

Ranking member Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) questions Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh as he testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill on July 15.

News • Aug 18

Elizabeth Warren targets Trump family's $1.7 billion World Liberty crypto bank, plans bill to block the OCC charter

Democrats are introducing the Ending Presidential Corruption in Banking Act in an attempt to prevent the federal green light for banks owned by government officials.

Ranking member Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) questions Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh as he testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill on July 15.

News • Aug 18

Elizabeth Warren targets Trump family's $1.7 billion World Liberty crypto bank, plans bill to block the OCC charter

Democrats are introducing the Ending Presidential Corruption in Banking Act in an attempt to prevent the federal green light for banks owned by government officials.

A screenshot of betting odds on Kalshi about approvals of a breast cancer drug. A woman gets a mammogram for breast cancer screening with the help of a nurse.

News • Aug 17

Kalshi lets people wager on cancer drug trials as prediction markets hit $24B in monthly trading

Both prediction markets and clinical trials have histories fraught with ethical issues. Now they’re being thrown together.

A woman gets a mammogram for breast cancer screening with the help of a nurse as part of a screening program in Spain.

News • Aug 17

Kalshi lets people wager on cancer drug trials as prediction markets hit $24B in monthly trading

Both prediction markets and clinical trials have histories fraught with ethical issues. Now they’re being thrown together.

Does your teenagers dorm look like this? If so, they're not alone.

Life • Aug 17

Affluent parents are spending $800+ on laundry and cleaning services for college kids who never learned basic chores

Many kids at elite colleges are stressed and pressed for time — but that’s not why they’re not cleaning their rooms or doing laundry.

Does your teenagers dorm look like this? If so, they're not alone.

Life • Aug 17

Affluent parents are spending $800+ on laundry and cleaning services for college kids who never learned basic chores

Many kids at elite colleges are stressed and pressed for time — but that’s not why they’re not cleaning their rooms or doing laundry.

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