Mike Crisolago is a Sr. Staff Reporter at Moneywise with nearly 20 years of experience working as a journalist, editor, content strategist and podcast host. He specializes in personal finance writing related to the 50-plus demographic and retirement, as well as politics and lifestyle content.
His work has appeared in various Canadian print and digital publications, including Zoomer magazine, Quill & Quire, and Canadian Family. He also co-hosted Zoomer's first podcast—an interview series called Ages & Icons—and served as a mentor to students in Centennial College’s journalism program. Outside of journalism, Mike is a playwright and graduate of the Humber School for Writers who is working on his first short story collection, as well as an avid photographer.
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ZZoomer MagazineAssociate Editor 2011–2025
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CCentennial CollegeDiploma 2010
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News • Sep 26
Texas man accused of drilling into truck to steal $1,800 worth of diesel — as gas tank thefts spike across the U.S.
Your car’s gas tank could become a target for thieves — and the drilling damage they leave behind could cost you thousands in repairs.
News • Sep 26
Texas man accused of drilling into truck to steal $1,800 worth of diesel — as gas tank thefts spike across the U.S.
Your car’s gas tank could become a target for thieves — and the drilling damage they leave behind could cost you thousands in repairs.
News • Sep 26
Amazon delivery drones spark resident revolt in Texas suburb — and the company plans to expand to 500 locations
As the company plans to extend drone delivery to 500 locales nationwide this year, some locals warn of the hidden costs: noise and neighborhood disruption.
News • Sep 26
Amazon delivery drones spark resident revolt in Texas suburb — and the company plans to expand to 500 locations
As the company plans to extend drone delivery to 500 locales nationwide this year, some locals warn of the hidden costs: noise and neighborhood disruption.
Managing Money • Sep 26
One-third of Americans with health insurance carry medical debt — and nearly half owe $2,000 or more
For millions of insured Americans, a medical emergency can still become a financial crisis that can push households to sacrifice food, rent and future care.
Managing Money • Sep 26
One-third of Americans with health insurance carry medical debt — and nearly half owe $2,000 or more
For millions of insured Americans, a medical emergency can still become a financial crisis that can push households to sacrifice food, rent and future care.
News • Sep 25
Flock offers employees a ‘most generous’ voluntary exit package as the surveillance company weathers nationwide backlash
Flock employees are reportedly weighing a lucrative exit as the company faces mounting cancellations amidst privacy and law enforcement abuse concerns.
News • Sep 25
Flock offers employees a ‘most generous’ voluntary exit package as the surveillance company weathers nationwide backlash
Flock employees are reportedly weighing a lucrative exit as the company faces mounting cancellations amidst privacy and law enforcement abuse concerns.
News • Sep 23
Kalshi reportedly gave Trump Jr. a $300K stake when it was worth $2B. Now at $22B, it wants to allow borrowed-money bets
Kalshi is moving deeper into the world of leveraged finance, potentially opening the door to bigger trades — and bigger losses — for its users.
News • Sep 23
Kalshi reportedly gave Trump Jr. a $300K stake when it was worth $2B. Now at $22B, it wants to allow borrowed-money bets
Kalshi is moving deeper into the world of leveraged finance, potentially opening the door to bigger trades — and bigger losses — for its users.
News • Sep 23
SNAP benefits under attack from Romanian scammers: ‘There’s a special place in hell for people who steal from the poor’
As millions rely on SNAP to put food on the table, card skimming is costing recipients benefits they can’t afford to lose.
News • Sep 23
SNAP benefits under attack from Romanian scammers: ‘There’s a special place in hell for people who steal from the poor’
As millions rely on SNAP to put food on the table, card skimming is costing recipients benefits they can’t afford to lose.
Taxes • 212880 views
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says ‘nothing would give me more joy’ than to pay more taxes: ‘I'm just afraid of being poor’
While California faces a billionaire exodus ahead of the November 3 wealth tax vote, Huang has taken a much different stance.
Taxes • 212880 views
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says ‘nothing would give me more joy’ than to pay more taxes: ‘I'm just afraid of being poor’
While California faces a billionaire exodus ahead of the November 3 wealth tax vote, Huang has taken a much different stance.
Managing Money • Sep 17
‘Starting at rock bottom’: Woman filed for bankruptcy at 24 with $65,000 in debt. How she made it back from the brink
Bankruptcy gave Erin Spencer room to breathe, but rebuilding took discipline. Now she’s sharing what she wishes she knew before filing.
Managing Money • Sep 17
‘Starting at rock bottom’: Woman filed for bankruptcy at 24 with $65,000 in debt. How she made it back from the brink
Bankruptcy gave Erin Spencer room to breathe, but rebuilding took discipline. Now she’s sharing what she wishes she knew before filing.
News • Sep 16
Trump's Queens childhood home sells for $1.93M after developer spent $500K gutting a 'mold-ridden cat den'
The Queens fixer-upper nearly doubled in value after eight months of work
News • Sep 16
Trump's Queens childhood home sells for $1.93M after developer spent $500K gutting a 'mold-ridden cat den'
The Queens fixer-upper nearly doubled in value after eight months of work
News • Sep 15
Billionaire Tim Draper is selling an entire island for less than the bitcoin he once scooped up at $632 a coin
The Bitcoin haul that made Tim Draper billions puts his latest $7.9 million asking price in perspective — especially since there’s a major catch to selling the island
News • Sep 15
Billionaire Tim Draper is selling an entire island for less than the bitcoin he once scooped up at $632 a coin
The Bitcoin haul that made Tim Draper billions puts his latest $7.9 million asking price in perspective — especially since there’s a major catch to selling the island
News • Sep 12
Michigan senior cashed out $270,000 in pensions after fake FTC agent threatened her with arrest over bogus charges
A convincing government imposter turned a routine email into a $270,000 nightmare — and the FBI says seniors lost billions to scams like it last year.
News • Sep 12
Michigan senior cashed out $270,000 in pensions after fake FTC agent threatened her with arrest over bogus charges
A convincing government imposter turned a routine email into a $270,000 nightmare — and the FBI says seniors lost billions to scams like it last year.
News • Sep 12
Renting a home in Austin saves you $1,917 a month over buying — and it's not the only metro where renters can save big
Skyrocketing home prices and mortgage rates are making rentals increasingly more attractive.
News • Sep 12
Renting a home in Austin saves you $1,917 a month over buying — and it's not the only metro where renters can save big
Skyrocketing home prices and mortgage rates are making rentals increasingly more attractive.
News • Sep 11
Ric Flair ‘wants to bury’ talent agency with $10M lawsuit over alleged ‘digital fraud’ tied to his image and likeness
Flair alleges he was tricked into signing away sweeping rights to his "commercial identity” and that the contract in question already cost him $250,000 in lost revenue.
News • Sep 11
Ric Flair ‘wants to bury’ talent agency with $10M lawsuit over alleged ‘digital fraud’ tied to his image and likeness
Flair alleges he was tricked into signing away sweeping rights to his "commercial identity” and that the contract in question already cost him $250,000 in lost revenue.
News • Sep 11
Mark Cuban publishes a 10-point checklist for US towns negotiating data centers: ‘What to require before saying yes’
With data centers linked to rising energy bills and pollution, Cuban says towns should lock down protections, public returns and an exit plan before giving developers the green light.
News • Sep 11
Mark Cuban publishes a 10-point checklist for US towns negotiating data centers: ‘What to require before saying yes’
With data centers linked to rising energy bills and pollution, Cuban says towns should lock down protections, public returns and an exit plan before giving developers the green light.
Managing Money • Sep 10
Jamie Dimon says Gen Z faces 'complex' career paths — but lists the timeless principles that still drive success
AI may be rewriting the career playbook, but Dimon says Gen Z shouldn’t forget the fundamentals that can help them earn trust, build relationships and get ahead.
Managing Money • Sep 10
Jamie Dimon says Gen Z faces 'complex' career paths — but lists the timeless principles that still drive success
AI may be rewriting the career playbook, but Dimon says Gen Z shouldn’t forget the fundamentals that can help them earn trust, build relationships and get ahead.
News • Sep 09
Bill Gates compares AI to space invaders, says cooperation between US and China is needed ‘in order to step up to it’
The Microsoft cofounder warned the next five years are critical for setting up guardrails to rein in the potential harms of AI.
News • Sep 09
Bill Gates compares AI to space invaders, says cooperation between US and China is needed ‘in order to step up to it’
The Microsoft cofounder warned the next five years are critical for setting up guardrails to rein in the potential harms of AI.
News • 12813 views
Trump's gas price promises keep shifting — from $2 to $2.30 to $3 — while Americans pay a record $4.15 on Labor Day
Gas prices just hit a record for Labor Day and experts say drivers shouldn’t expect meaningful relief anytime soon.
News • 12813 views
Trump's gas price promises keep shifting — from $2 to $2.30 to $3 — while Americans pay a record $4.15 on Labor Day
Gas prices just hit a record for Labor Day and experts say drivers shouldn’t expect meaningful relief anytime soon.
Investing • Sep 08
Ray Dalio tripled his money at 12 on his first stock pick — then a bad call left him borrowing $4,000 from his dad
The billionaire investor learned the hard way that one winning trade doesn’t make you a great investor — and that knowing what you don’t know can literally be worth a fortune.
Investing • Sep 08
Ray Dalio tripled his money at 12 on his first stock pick — then a bad call left him borrowing $4,000 from his dad
The billionaire investor learned the hard way that one winning trade doesn’t make you a great investor — and that knowing what you don’t know can literally be worth a fortune.
Mortgages • Sep 06
It now takes an average of 15 years to break even on a home compared to renting — and nearly 50 years in these markets
Think buying is always better than renting? The numbers suggest the answer depends heavily on where you live.
Mortgages • Sep 06
It now takes an average of 15 years to break even on a home compared to renting — and nearly 50 years in these markets
Think buying is always better than renting? The numbers suggest the answer depends heavily on where you live.
Managing Money • Sep 03
A Massachusetts man says eBay withheld over $11,000 from his $23,750 truck sale — then told him to hand over the keys
Selling online can come with an unexpected catch: Marketplaces may hold your money long after a buyer has paid, leaving sellers waiting on their cash.
Managing Money • Sep 03
A Massachusetts man says eBay withheld over $11,000 from his $23,750 truck sale — then told him to hand over the keys
Selling online can come with an unexpected catch: Marketplaces may hold your money long after a buyer has paid, leaving sellers waiting on their cash.
News • Sep 02
Florida baker's 400 cinnamon rolls worth $3,000 vanished mid-delivery — 5 days later police found every one
The bizarre loss left a young entrepreneur thousands in the hole — and offers a lesson for anyone relying on a side hustle for extra income.
News • Sep 02
Florida baker's 400 cinnamon rolls worth $3,000 vanished mid-delivery — 5 days later police found every one
The bizarre loss left a young entrepreneur thousands in the hole — and offers a lesson for anyone relying on a side hustle for extra income.
Managing Money • Sep 01
Lemonade stand raises over $1K for family of 13-year-old who died unexpectedly — boosting $79K in GoFundMe donations
A loving community fundraiser became a powerful show of support for a grieving family — and a reminder that the cost of funerals add financial strain to an already devastating period.
Managing Money • Sep 01
Lemonade stand raises over $1K for family of 13-year-old who died unexpectedly — boosting $79K in GoFundMe donations
A loving community fundraiser became a powerful show of support for a grieving family — and a reminder that the cost of funerals add financial strain to an already devastating period.
Managing Money • Sep 01
Skyrocketing bills forced a CT couple to live in their car. Moving to this state helped them save $10K and open 401(k)s
A surprise utility bill pushed this young couple into their car. Moving to a lower-cost city gave them room to save — but experts warn to look beyond housing prices for true affordability.
Managing Money • Sep 01
Skyrocketing bills forced a CT couple to live in their car. Moving to this state helped them save $10K and open 401(k)s
A surprise utility bill pushed this young couple into their car. Moving to a lower-cost city gave them room to save — but experts warn to look beyond housing prices for true affordability.
News • Aug 28
'We're going to blow it up:' Philadelphia DA predicts Trump's $600M White House ballroom will be demolished eventually
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s comments about destroying Trump’s ballroom come as the project faces scrutiny over its ballooning price tag, taxpayer funding and legal challenges.
News • Aug 28
'We're going to blow it up:' Philadelphia DA predicts Trump's $600M White House ballroom will be demolished eventually
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s comments about destroying Trump’s ballroom come as the project faces scrutiny over its ballooning price tag, taxpayer funding and legal challenges.
News • Aug 28
Barron and Kai Trump are now energy drink entrepreneurs. But will Gen Z buy what they're selling?
Barron and Kai Trump are betting on energy drinks to build brands of their own. But with Gen Z drifting from the family’s politics, can they turn fame into lasting business?
News • Aug 28
Barron and Kai Trump are now energy drink entrepreneurs. But will Gen Z buy what they're selling?
Barron and Kai Trump are betting on energy drinks to build brands of their own. But with Gen Z drifting from the family’s politics, can they turn fame into lasting business?
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