Mike Crisolago
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.
EXPERIENCE
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ZZoomer MagazineAssociate Editor 2011–2025
EDUCATION
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CCentennial CollegeDiploma 2010
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- Canadian Family
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News • May 12
A Chicago man lost $69,000 — almost half his life savings — to a scammer with a fake AI-generated U.S. Marshal badge
The FBI warns AI-powered government impersonation scams are surging nationwide, with criminals cloning voices and images to steal millions from Americans.
News • May 12
A Chicago man lost $69,000 — almost half his life savings — to a scammer with a fake AI-generated U.S. Marshal badge
The FBI warns AI-powered government impersonation scams are surging nationwide, with criminals cloning voices and images to steal millions from Americans.
Managing Money • May 02
Joey Fatone nearly went bankrupt after NSYNC — here's how he rebuilt his life
From pop superstardom to $2 tacos, Joey Fatone proves that even boy band icons can lose it all — and earn it back again.
Managing Money • May 02
Joey Fatone nearly went bankrupt after NSYNC — here's how he rebuilt his life
From pop superstardom to $2 tacos, Joey Fatone proves that even boy band icons can lose it all — and earn it back again.
News • May 02
More Americans are asking AI for money advice – and revealing too much personal information. What you should not share
AI is becoming a go-to money manager — but the wrong inputs could expose your data, your identity and your bank account to cybercriminals
News • May 02
More Americans are asking AI for money advice – and revealing too much personal information. What you should not share
AI is becoming a go-to money manager — but the wrong inputs could expose your data, your identity and your bank account to cybercriminals
News • May 01
48% of retirees can't sustain their lifestyle — and Kevin Warsh's expected Fed rate cut could make it worse
If Kevin Warsh cuts rates as Fed chair, retirees could feel the pinch with lower yields, rising costs and growing fears of a retirement crunch.
News • May 01
48% of retirees can't sustain their lifestyle — and Kevin Warsh's expected Fed rate cut could make it worse
If Kevin Warsh cuts rates as Fed chair, retirees could feel the pinch with lower yields, rising costs and growing fears of a retirement crunch.
Managing Money • Apr 29
Ohio man discovers his wife hid $48K in IRS debt with a baby on the way — and Dave Ramsey is worried she's hiding more
“Financial problems are never the problem. They're always a symptom of something else going on."
Managing Money • Apr 29
Ohio man discovers his wife hid $48K in IRS debt with a baby on the way — and Dave Ramsey is worried she's hiding more
“Financial problems are never the problem. They're always a symptom of something else going on."
News • Apr 29
Burglars spent $40 on a WiFi jammer to disable security cameras and steal $25K from an LA family
A $40 device can knock out your cameras and leave you on the hook for thousands. What this $25K burglary reveals about home security gaps.
News • Apr 29
Burglars spent $40 on a WiFi jammer to disable security cameras and steal $25K from an LA family
A $40 device can knock out your cameras and leave you on the hook for thousands. What this $25K burglary reveals about home security gaps.
Managing Money • Apr 28
Brooke Hogan regrets opting out of dad Hulk Hogan’s will, calls it a ‘nightmare.’ What to know before making this move
Disclaiming an inheritance can solve family conflict — but as Brooke Hogan learned, it can also erase your voice entirely.
Managing Money • Apr 28
Brooke Hogan regrets opting out of dad Hulk Hogan’s will, calls it a ‘nightmare.’ What to know before making this move
Disclaiming an inheritance can solve family conflict — but as Brooke Hogan learned, it can also erase your voice entirely.
News • Apr 26
Mobile home residents crushed over 100% spike in rent after big corporate buyer gobbles up park: ‘I can’t pay'
As private equity pours billions into mobile home parks, residents face soaring rents, declining conditions, and few protections.
News • Apr 26
Mobile home residents crushed over 100% spike in rent after big corporate buyer gobbles up park: ‘I can’t pay'
As private equity pours billions into mobile home parks, residents face soaring rents, declining conditions, and few protections.
Life • Apr 26
Omaha restaurant owner drops delivery apps after paying $188K for 1 year of fees. Is in-house delivery coming back?
As popular food-delivery apps rake in billions, restaurants are rethinking whether the price of convenience is worth paying.
Life • Apr 26
Omaha restaurant owner drops delivery apps after paying $188K for 1 year of fees. Is in-house delivery coming back?
As popular food-delivery apps rake in billions, restaurants are rethinking whether the price of convenience is worth paying.
Life • Apr 24
This family of 5 relocated to Colombia — and now with $1,500 in savings, they're ‘trapped’ and can't afford to move home
Some emigrants discover that rising costs and lower salaries abroad make moving back home seem impossible.
Life • Apr 24
This family of 5 relocated to Colombia — and now with $1,500 in savings, they're ‘trapped’ and can't afford to move home
Some emigrants discover that rising costs and lower salaries abroad make moving back home seem impossible.
News • Apr 22
She found ‘a huge wad’ of cash in a Goodwill item — her TikTok followers told her to pocket it. What does the law say?
TikTok loves a thrift store jackpot, but this one comes with a catch: the law may not see it as a free windfall.
News • Apr 22
She found ‘a huge wad’ of cash in a Goodwill item — her TikTok followers told her to pocket it. What does the law say?
TikTok loves a thrift store jackpot, but this one comes with a catch: the law may not see it as a free windfall.
News • Apr 21
Trump calls his energy secretary ‘totally wrong’ on gas prices, predicts drop below $3 when the Iran conflict ends
President Trump says his own secretary is ‘totally wrong’ about pump prices. Here’s what the experts say.
News • Apr 21
Trump calls his energy secretary ‘totally wrong’ on gas prices, predicts drop below $3 when the Iran conflict ends
President Trump says his own secretary is ‘totally wrong’ about pump prices. Here’s what the experts say.
News • Apr 20
A UFC ‘arena’ is being built on the White House lawn for Trump's 80th birthday. It’s costing $60M — $700K just for grass
Octagon on the lawn: UFC’s White House event blends politics, pageantry and punches.
News • Apr 20
A UFC ‘arena’ is being built on the White House lawn for Trump's 80th birthday. It’s costing $60M — $700K just for grass
Octagon on the lawn: UFC’s White House event blends politics, pageantry and punches.
News • Apr 19
Live near an AI data center? A new study warns one Virginia site could lead to premature deaths in the community
A Vantage data center in Loudoun County — dubbed ‘Data Center Alley’ — could contribute to 33 premature deaths over five years, researchers say.
News • Apr 19
Live near an AI data center? A new study warns one Virginia site could lead to premature deaths in the community
A Vantage data center in Loudoun County — dubbed ‘Data Center Alley’ — could contribute to 33 premature deaths over five years, researchers say.
News • Apr 17
Disney axes 1,000 jobs, gutting Marvel's award-winning team — 1 artist was laid off in a room adorned with his own mural
No supervillain required: The MCU faces a real-world reset, continuing a trend of major studios shedding thousands of jobs in recent months.
News • Apr 17
Disney axes 1,000 jobs, gutting Marvel's award-winning team — 1 artist was laid off in a room adorned with his own mural
No supervillain required: The MCU faces a real-world reset, continuing a trend of major studios shedding thousands of jobs in recent months.
News • Apr 17
Trump may pick richest Fed chair ever: Kevin Warsh's $100+ million net worth dwarfs past picks. Here's how they compare
This is why critics are raising questions.
News • Apr 17
Trump may pick richest Fed chair ever: Kevin Warsh's $100+ million net worth dwarfs past picks. Here's how they compare
This is why critics are raising questions.
Managing Money • Apr 16
People are using this storage unit side hustle hack to score almost $700 extra a month — here’s how it works
Nearly 1 in 3 renters use storage units for side hustles, earning thousands per year.
Managing Money • Apr 16
People are using this storage unit side hustle hack to score almost $700 extra a month — here’s how it works
Nearly 1 in 3 renters use storage units for side hustles, earning thousands per year.
News • Apr 14
Chicago woman says it’s “crazy” city won't pay for damage after 300 lb. pole hit her car. Why suing City Hall is so hard
Here’s why cities avoid paying for damages, and what it takes to fight back and win.
News • Apr 14
Chicago woman says it’s “crazy” city won't pay for damage after 300 lb. pole hit her car. Why suing City Hall is so hard
Here’s why cities avoid paying for damages, and what it takes to fight back and win.
News • Apr 12
There's no 'exit tax,' but these states can still cost you when you leave
You can check out anytime you like, but you can’t always leave the tax bill behind.
News • Apr 12
There's no 'exit tax,' but these states can still cost you when you leave
You can check out anytime you like, but you can’t always leave the tax bill behind.
News • Apr 12
The USPS just froze $2.5 billion in pensions and wants to hike stamps to 82 cents — and it still may go broke
“In the time since peak 2006 mail volume, the Postal Service was thrown overboard,” the Postmaster General said, “and instead of tossing us a life jacket, we were thrown an anchor.”
News • Apr 12
The USPS just froze $2.5 billion in pensions and wants to hike stamps to 82 cents — and it still may go broke
“In the time since peak 2006 mail volume, the Postal Service was thrown overboard,” the Postmaster General said, “and instead of tossing us a life jacket, we were thrown an anchor.”
News • Apr 10
Jamie Dimon says exodus of firms to Texas is not a ‘moral or loyalty issue.' What's behind the moves and who gains?
Is the rumor of a corporate stampede exaggerated?
News • Apr 10
Jamie Dimon says exodus of firms to Texas is not a ‘moral or loyalty issue.' What's behind the moves and who gains?
Is the rumor of a corporate stampede exaggerated?
Managing Money • Apr 09
He once cleaned septic tanks — now he's a billionaire. Here's his simple strategy for building wealth
David Walentas offers key insights into the strategies that helped him build a billion-dollar fortune from the ground up.
Managing Money • Apr 09
He once cleaned septic tanks — now he's a billionaire. Here's his simple strategy for building wealth
David Walentas offers key insights into the strategies that helped him build a billion-dollar fortune from the ground up.
News • Apr 02
$4 gas is absolutely crushing Trump’s approval rating — here’s what happens to him next, according to history
If the president’s tumbling approval ratings stand, they could lead to major midterm repercussions.
News • Apr 02
$4 gas is absolutely crushing Trump’s approval rating — here’s what happens to him next, according to history
If the president’s tumbling approval ratings stand, they could lead to major midterm repercussions.
Employment • Apr 02
Oracle fired up to 30,000 workers via email after a 95% profit surge. Tech companies are cutting almost 1,000 jobs/day
It’s unclear exactly how many employees lost their jobs, with reports ranging from 10,000 to 30,000. The latter would represent almost 19% of the company’s 162,000 workers.
Employment • Apr 02
Oracle fired up to 30,000 workers via email after a 95% profit surge. Tech companies are cutting almost 1,000 jobs/day
It’s unclear exactly how many employees lost their jobs, with reports ranging from 10,000 to 30,000. The latter would represent almost 19% of the company’s 162,000 workers.
Real Estate • Apr 02
Home-flipping profits haven't been this bad since the Great Recession — here's how to spot a winning flip
Home flipping in 2025 delivered investors their lowest profit margins in nearly 20 years.
Real Estate • Apr 02
Home-flipping profits haven't been this bad since the Great Recession — here's how to spot a winning flip
Home flipping in 2025 delivered investors their lowest profit margins in nearly 20 years.
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