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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To me personal finance represents laying the foundation for the life that you want to live, on your own terms.
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Managing Money • 1h ago
Gene Simmons earned $30 a week pushing dead frogs as a kid — now he owns 6 homes and credits his mother's money lessons
Long before achieving fame and fortune, Gene Simmons worked multiple jobs to help support his single mother. Here's what his childhood reveals about raising financially savvy kids.
Managing Money • 1h ago
Gene Simmons earned $30 a week pushing dead frogs as a kid — now he owns 6 homes and credits his mother's money lessons
Long before achieving fame and fortune, Gene Simmons worked multiple jobs to help support his single mother. Here's what his childhood reveals about raising financially savvy kids.
News • Jun 26
Bayer's stock surges 24% as SCOTUS wipes out 65,000 Roundup cancer lawsuits — and consumer protections with them
The ruling could save Bayer billions by derailing thousands of cancer claims — and may have implications far beyond Roundup for the products Americans use every day.
News • Jun 26
Bayer's stock surges 24% as SCOTUS wipes out 65,000 Roundup cancer lawsuits — and consumer protections with them
The ruling could save Bayer billions by derailing thousands of cancer claims — and may have implications far beyond Roundup for the products Americans use every day.
News • 27656 views
A Florida man asked a Walmart worker how to cash a $2,700 lottery ticket — police say she took it. Protect your winnings
A routine trip to cash in a small lottery win turned into a criminal case, highlighting how failing to take simple safety steps could literally cost you a fortune.
News • 27656 views
A Florida man asked a Walmart worker how to cash a $2,700 lottery ticket — police say she took it. Protect your winnings
A routine trip to cash in a small lottery win turned into a criminal case, highlighting how failing to take simple safety steps could literally cost you a fortune.
Investing • Jun 25
‘We need to save Wendy’s’: How a perfect storm of conditions created the latest meme stock frenzy
While the stock is likely to come back down to Earth, there is belief that the chain’s future looks much brighter.
Investing • Jun 25
‘We need to save Wendy’s’: How a perfect storm of conditions created the latest meme stock frenzy
While the stock is likely to come back down to Earth, there is belief that the chain’s future looks much brighter.
Managing Money • Jun 25
Michigan just erased $74 million in medical debt
Undue Medical Debt buys medical bills for pennies on the dollar and the Great Lake State is just getting started.
Managing Money • Jun 25
Michigan just erased $74 million in medical debt
Undue Medical Debt buys medical bills for pennies on the dollar and the Great Lake State is just getting started.
News • Jun 24
After Florida's Surfside condo collapse, a developer bought the land at a bargain price. Now it can't sell a single unit
A new condo development on the site promised sky-high luxury. Instead, sales never got off the ground, while locals say the land carries a heavy legacy.
News • Jun 24
After Florida's Surfside condo collapse, a developer bought the land at a bargain price. Now it can't sell a single unit
A new condo development on the site promised sky-high luxury. Instead, sales never got off the ground, while locals say the land carries a heavy legacy.
News • Jun 23
Connecticut man scored foreclosed home for $525,000 — then found 3 people’s remains inside. The risks of buying as-is
The mysterious deaths show how little you may be told about a home before buying it sight-unseen — and why you must protect yourself.
News • Jun 23
Connecticut man scored foreclosed home for $525,000 — then found 3 people’s remains inside. The risks of buying as-is
The mysterious deaths show how little you may be told about a home before buying it sight-unseen — and why you must protect yourself.
Managing Money • Jun 23
After Trump’s $14 million revamp, the Reflecting Pool may need more fixes. The takeaway for your own home reno risks
This renovation gone wrong offers homeowners a lesson: upgrades can create new problems, while maintenance bills never disappear.
Managing Money • Jun 23
After Trump’s $14 million revamp, the Reflecting Pool may need more fixes. The takeaway for your own home reno risks
This renovation gone wrong offers homeowners a lesson: upgrades can create new problems, while maintenance bills never disappear.
News • 25223 views
Bernie Sanders wants to send every American a $1,000 check every year — funded by a 50% tax on AI companies
What if ChatGPT, Google and other AI giants had to share their wealth with the public? Bernie Sanders pitched a $1,000 AI payout for every American — and Trump has hinted he likes part of the concept.
News • 25223 views
Bernie Sanders wants to send every American a $1,000 check every year — funded by a 50% tax on AI companies
What if ChatGPT, Google and other AI giants had to share their wealth with the public? Bernie Sanders pitched a $1,000 AI payout for every American — and Trump has hinted he likes part of the concept.
Investing • Jun 20
Boston is giving 15 young workers $1,000 each to invest in a Roth IRA — and tracking what happens
What happens when young adults get a head start on retirement? A Boston study is putting cash into Roth IRAs and tracking whether early investing reshapes financial habits for years to come.
Investing • Jun 20
Boston is giving 15 young workers $1,000 each to invest in a Roth IRA — and tracking what happens
What happens when young adults get a head start on retirement? A Boston study is putting cash into Roth IRAs and tracking whether early investing reshapes financial habits for years to come.
Life • Jun 19
Etsy witches are now selling spells for as little as $2 to brides anxious about bad weather ruining their $100K days
Brides are hiring online witches to cast spells for sunny skies over their nuptials — a trend fueled by TikTok, rising wedding costs and a desire to feel less anxious on their big day.
Life • Jun 19
Etsy witches are now selling spells for as little as $2 to brides anxious about bad weather ruining their $100K days
Brides are hiring online witches to cast spells for sunny skies over their nuptials — a trend fueled by TikTok, rising wedding costs and a desire to feel less anxious on their big day.
Investing • Jun 19
Luke Skywalker’s real lightsaber could be yours for $1 million — but chasing nostalgia carries financial risk
As Hollywood memorabilia commands eye-popping prices, research suggests collectibles deliver emotional rewards, not financial returns.
Investing • Jun 19
Luke Skywalker’s real lightsaber could be yours for $1 million — but chasing nostalgia carries financial risk
As Hollywood memorabilia commands eye-popping prices, research suggests collectibles deliver emotional rewards, not financial returns.
Insurance • Jun 18
Maryland woman, 28, suffered a stroke in Panama. Now she’s stranded with $45,000 in bills. Avoid this insurance pitfall
Many Americans assume their health insurance will protect them abroad, but experts warn that one emergency can cost thousands — or more.
Insurance • Jun 18
Maryland woman, 28, suffered a stroke in Panama. Now she’s stranded with $45,000 in bills. Avoid this insurance pitfall
Many Americans assume their health insurance will protect them abroad, but experts warn that one emergency can cost thousands — or more.
Insurance • Jun 17
Chicago woman, 82, has $100,000 life insurance canceled after missing $112 payment — what to know about lapsed policies
The cancellation occurred in April following a notice from the insurance company that the policy holder had failed to pay the $56 a month premium increase for two months.
Insurance • Jun 17
Chicago woman, 82, has $100,000 life insurance canceled after missing $112 payment — what to know about lapsed policies
The cancellation occurred in April following a notice from the insurance company that the policy holder had failed to pay the $56 a month premium increase for two months.
News • Jun 16
'This can't be real': Boston teen, 14, charged after allegedly robbing a kids lemonade stand at gunpoint
The South Boston community has rallied behind David and Juliette Byrne, who are already back in business and taking a stand against gun violence.
News • Jun 16
'This can't be real': Boston teen, 14, charged after allegedly robbing a kids lemonade stand at gunpoint
The South Boston community has rallied behind David and Juliette Byrne, who are already back in business and taking a stand against gun violence.
News • Jun 16
'The only way to become something': NFL's first Japanese-born player learned to kick on YouTube before getting signed
Kansei Matsuzawa's story shows how persistence can turn skills into income.
News • Jun 16
'The only way to become something': NFL's first Japanese-born player learned to kick on YouTube before getting signed
Kansei Matsuzawa's story shows how persistence can turn skills into income.
News • Jun 16
Trump's FEMA overhaul could stick disaster survivors with $1.5 billion in costs, new analysis warns
Emergency experts warn proposed FEMA reforms could reduce aid, cap homeowner payouts and increase financial strain on families rebuilding after major disasters.
News • Jun 16
Trump's FEMA overhaul could stick disaster survivors with $1.5 billion in costs, new analysis warns
Emergency experts warn proposed FEMA reforms could reduce aid, cap homeowner payouts and increase financial strain on families rebuilding after major disasters.
News • Jun 12
Millennials and Gen Z face a challenging 'financial landscape’ – as 42% of adults still rely on parents for money
The Great Wealth Transfer may not solve the problems faced by U.S. adults who count on parents for financial support. But experts say there are ways to end the reliance on the bank of mom and dad.
News • Jun 12
Millennials and Gen Z face a challenging 'financial landscape’ – as 42% of adults still rely on parents for money
The Great Wealth Transfer may not solve the problems faced by U.S. adults who count on parents for financial support. But experts say there are ways to end the reliance on the bank of mom and dad.
News • Jun 12
Texas ICE detention facility, the largest in the US, wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
A federal watchdog found wasted taxpayer dollars, medical failures and dangerous conditions, even as lawmakers send the agency billions more.
News • Jun 12
Texas ICE detention facility, the largest in the US, wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
A federal watchdog found wasted taxpayer dollars, medical failures and dangerous conditions, even as lawmakers send the agency billions more.
News • 11730 views
He turned a $10,000 SpaceX grant into about $880,000 — then left to weld for Elon Musk’s rival
A welder who took a $28-an-hour job now holds a large sum ahead of the company's blockbuster IPO, but experts warn paper wealth can disappear as quickly as it appears.
News • 11730 views
He turned a $10,000 SpaceX grant into about $880,000 — then left to weld for Elon Musk’s rival
A welder who took a $28-an-hour job now holds a large sum ahead of the company's blockbuster IPO, but experts warn paper wealth can disappear as quickly as it appears.
News • Jun 09
‘We are going through this period of pain’: Here’s where your wallet is getting walloped the most thanks to AI inflation
Your next electric bill, smartphone and vacation could all cost more thanks to AI. Learn how the technology gets you to pay more, and how consumers can fight back.
News • Jun 09
‘We are going through this period of pain’: Here’s where your wallet is getting walloped the most thanks to AI inflation
Your next electric bill, smartphone and vacation could all cost more thanks to AI. Learn how the technology gets you to pay more, and how consumers can fight back.
News • Jun 09
A Virginia man struck a deal to get homeowners a big payout in a $500M data center deal, but not everyone wants to sell
While some residents support his push for the deal, many oppose it on grounds related to everything from wanting their kids to finish school first to fear of losing out on long-term home equity.
News • Jun 09
A Virginia man struck a deal to get homeowners a big payout in a $500M data center deal, but not everyone wants to sell
While some residents support his push for the deal, many oppose it on grounds related to everything from wanting their kids to finish school first to fear of losing out on long-term home equity.
Life • Jun 05
A US Marine's ashes ended up at a Florida yard sale. The buyer made it her mission to bring him home
The search for the cremated Marine’s relatives took months — highlighting a critical step families should take before selling a loved one's belongings
Life • Jun 05
A US Marine's ashes ended up at a Florida yard sale. The buyer made it her mission to bring him home
The search for the cremated Marine’s relatives took months — highlighting a critical step families should take before selling a loved one's belongings
News • Jun 05
Trump administration diverts $90M of national park fees into DC fireworks and fountains — at 6X the usual July 4 cost
As national parks face a $35 billion maintenance backlog, the Trump administration is redirecting $90 million in park fees toward Washington upgrades and other 250th anniversary projects.
News • Jun 05
Trump administration diverts $90M of national park fees into DC fireworks and fountains — at 6X the usual July 4 cost
As national parks face a $35 billion maintenance backlog, the Trump administration is redirecting $90 million in park fees toward Washington upgrades and other 250th anniversary projects.
Managing Money • Jun 03
Arianna Huffington says rest, not nonstop hustle, helps her become ‘the most productive and creative version of myself’
Huffington says that taking time to recharge helps fuel success. But in an era of side hustles and financial stress, is work-life balance a luxury?
Managing Money • Jun 03
Arianna Huffington says rest, not nonstop hustle, helps her become ‘the most productive and creative version of myself’
Huffington says that taking time to recharge helps fuel success. But in an era of side hustles and financial stress, is work-life balance a luxury?
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