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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Life • Aug 12
Drake promises to buy Pinkchyu's mom a house after picking goth streamer on viral 20-v-1 dating show
The viral moment sent her subscriber count soaring and could soon put her mother in a new home — showing just how quickly internet fame can translate into real money.
Life • Aug 12
Drake promises to buy Pinkchyu's mom a house after picking goth streamer on viral 20-v-1 dating show
The viral moment sent her subscriber count soaring and could soon put her mother in a new home — showing just how quickly internet fame can translate into real money.
News • Aug 12
‘Harry Potter’ actress says she made $20,000 in one day playing with her hair on OnlyFans
Acting wasn’t paying the bills, so Jessie Cave monetized something most people would never think to sell.
News • Aug 12
‘Harry Potter’ actress says she made $20,000 in one day playing with her hair on OnlyFans
Acting wasn’t paying the bills, so Jessie Cave monetized something most people would never think to sell.
News • 143342 views
Bill Gates is building a $4-billion nuclear facility in a Wyoming coal town of just 2,400. Locals are 'split'
The project is already bringing workers and rising home prices to the tiny town — but fears over rapid growth, infrastructure and nuclear safety have some residents questioning the gamble.
News • 143342 views
Bill Gates is building a $4-billion nuclear facility in a Wyoming coal town of just 2,400. Locals are 'split'
The project is already bringing workers and rising home prices to the tiny town — but fears over rapid growth, infrastructure and nuclear safety have some residents questioning the gamble.
News • Aug 10
Meta dangles $1 billion fund for ‘customized investments and programs’ in its data center towns
The tech giant says its AI infrastructure will bring prosperity to small towns. But communities are asking whether the economic windfall is worth the environmental and taxpayer costs.
News • Aug 10
Meta dangles $1 billion fund for ‘customized investments and programs’ in its data center towns
The tech giant says its AI infrastructure will bring prosperity to small towns. But communities are asking whether the economic windfall is worth the environmental and taxpayer costs.
Managing Money • 41037 views
Illinois couple saved $60,000 in one year with 6 strategies — then moved to Costa Rica where rent is 43% cheaper
By cutting major expenses, taking on extra work and embracing short-term sacrifices, the pair turned an ambitious relocation dream into a fully funded reality.
Managing Money • 41037 views
Illinois couple saved $60,000 in one year with 6 strategies — then moved to Costa Rica where rent is 43% cheaper
By cutting major expenses, taking on extra work and embracing short-term sacrifices, the pair turned an ambitious relocation dream into a fully funded reality.
News • 19557 views
Elon Musk says SpaceX will hit $1 trillion in revenue by 2030 and build factories on the moon
Fresh off SpaceX's first earnings report, the billionaire laid out an ambitious roadmap that stretches from global internet dominance to factories on the moon.
News • 19557 views
Elon Musk says SpaceX will hit $1 trillion in revenue by 2030 and build factories on the moon
Fresh off SpaceX's first earnings report, the billionaire laid out an ambitious roadmap that stretches from global internet dominance to factories on the moon.
Managing Money • 22288 views
Fox 13 anchor falls asleep on air after night with teething baby — exposing hidden costs parents face returning to work
Dominique Dillon’s viral on-air moment struck a chord with working parents, exposing how sleep deprivation, childcare costs and career pressures can take a financial toll.
Managing Money • 22288 views
Fox 13 anchor falls asleep on air after night with teething baby — exposing hidden costs parents face returning to work
Dominique Dillon’s viral on-air moment struck a chord with working parents, exposing how sleep deprivation, childcare costs and career pressures can take a financial toll.
News • 21377 views
Scientist Jeff Dean joined Google when it had less than 30 employees. 27 years later, he just quit to start over at 58
The tech giant’s former chief scientist is joining forces with 3 fellow AI leaders to launch a startup focused on accelerating scientific breakthroughs.
News • 21377 views
Scientist Jeff Dean joined Google when it had less than 30 employees. 27 years later, he just quit to start over at 58
The tech giant’s former chief scientist is joining forces with 3 fellow AI leaders to launch a startup focused on accelerating scientific breakthroughs.
News • Aug 05
5 in a row, and 3 on Monday: TikTok has now settled every addiction lawsuit that reached a courtroom
As thousands of lawsuits pile up, pending bellwether trials could influence the future of litigation over social media addiction.
News • Aug 05
5 in a row, and 3 on Monday: TikTok has now settled every addiction lawsuit that reached a courtroom
As thousands of lawsuits pile up, pending bellwether trials could influence the future of litigation over social media addiction.
Insurance • 65491 views
Colorado woman was denied medical coverage because her name is too long — now bills are piling up. How to fight a denial
A simple paperwork mismatch can snowball into denied care and mounting debt. Here’s why insurance claim problems are so common, and what patients can do.
Insurance • 65491 views
Colorado woman was denied medical coverage because her name is too long — now bills are piling up. How to fight a denial
A simple paperwork mismatch can snowball into denied care and mounting debt. Here’s why insurance claim problems are so common, and what patients can do.
News • Aug 04
An FBI agent stole $1 million in crypto from enemies because the agency wouldn't do it — now it's 'eating him up inside'
Court records say the agent confessed after allegedly diverting crypto tied to an “adversarial nation” and conducting ChatGPT searches about plans to invest a million dollars and move to Europe.
News • Aug 04
An FBI agent stole $1 million in crypto from enemies because the agency wouldn't do it — now it's 'eating him up inside'
Court records say the agent confessed after allegedly diverting crypto tied to an “adversarial nation” and conducting ChatGPT searches about plans to invest a million dollars and move to Europe.
Investing • Aug 04
Jamie Dimon's dad handed him annual reports as a kid and had him play this 'brutally hard' game that shaped his life
Research suggests early money lessons can shape everything from self-control and confidence to decision-making — long before a child ever buys their first stock.
Investing • Aug 04
Jamie Dimon's dad handed him annual reports as a kid and had him play this 'brutally hard' game that shaped his life
Research suggests early money lessons can shape everything from self-control and confidence to decision-making — long before a child ever buys their first stock.
News • Aug 03
For the first time in 50 years, it’s now cheaper to buy a new home than an existing one — what that means for the market
Where you shop matters as much as what you buy.
News • Aug 03
For the first time in 50 years, it’s now cheaper to buy a new home than an existing one — what that means for the market
Where you shop matters as much as what you buy.
News • Aug 02
Anthropic allegedly destroyed millions of rare books to train AI — now booksellers see a surge in mysterious bulk orders
A growing backlash against a potential hidden supply chain behind AI training has book lovers and sellers grappling with the cost of turning printed knowledge into machine intelligence.
News • Aug 02
Anthropic allegedly destroyed millions of rare books to train AI — now booksellers see a surge in mysterious bulk orders
A growing backlash against a potential hidden supply chain behind AI training has book lovers and sellers grappling with the cost of turning printed knowledge into machine intelligence.
Real Estate • Aug 02
South Dakota couple built a 3,600 sq. ft. home for $410,000 — but 3 advantages helped make it possible
The couple's grit mattered — but so did years of construction experience, unusually low living costs and careful financial planning. What aspiring owner-builders can learn from their story.
Real Estate • Aug 02
South Dakota couple built a 3,600 sq. ft. home for $410,000 — but 3 advantages helped make it possible
The couple's grit mattered — but so did years of construction experience, unusually low living costs and careful financial planning. What aspiring owner-builders can learn from their story.
News • Aug 02
LeBron James took a 92% pay cut to chase a title — here's how regular workers can survive a pay cut too
Trading income for opportunity isn't just for billionaire athletes. Here's how to know when the math works in your favor.
News • Aug 02
LeBron James took a 92% pay cut to chase a title — here's how regular workers can survive a pay cut too
Trading income for opportunity isn't just for billionaire athletes. Here's how to know when the math works in your favor.
Life • Jul 31
Jeopardy champ Jamie Ding and Ben Affleck win $1 million on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for charity
The latest victory puts the 31-game ‘Jeopardy!’ star in an elite group of contestants who have conquered more than one of America’s biggest game show franchises.
Life • Jul 31
Jeopardy champ Jamie Ding and Ben Affleck win $1 million on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for charity
The latest victory puts the 31-game ‘Jeopardy!’ star in an elite group of contestants who have conquered more than one of America’s biggest game show franchises.
News • Jul 30
Former eBay executives allegedly sent live spiders and a bloody pig mask to critics. Now it's costing them $56 million
A harassment campaign that left two journalists “paralyzed with fear” ended in a massive settlement. Now they’re offering lessons for anyone considering legal action against a powerful company.
News • Jul 30
Former eBay executives allegedly sent live spiders and a bloody pig mask to critics. Now it's costing them $56 million
A harassment campaign that left two journalists “paralyzed with fear” ended in a massive settlement. Now they’re offering lessons for anyone considering legal action against a powerful company.
News • Jul 29
Dodgers owner Mark Walter's $16B in private-credit deals draws SEC and DOJ probes after whistleblower complaint
The investigation reaches beyond one billionaire's business empire, shining a spotlight on how life insurers are investing billions in private credit — and what that could mean for consumers.
News • Jul 29
Dodgers owner Mark Walter's $16B in private-credit deals draws SEC and DOJ probes after whistleblower complaint
The investigation reaches beyond one billionaire's business empire, shining a spotlight on how life insurers are investing billions in private credit — and what that could mean for consumers.
Real Estate • Jul 26
Idaho's $799K pirate ship house earns $80K a year on Airbnb — but experts say quirky homes carry hidden costs
One-of-a-kind homes can attract viral attention, premium rental income and eager buyers — but experts say they can also come with financing hurdles and resale risks.
Real Estate • Jul 26
Idaho's $799K pirate ship house earns $80K a year on Airbnb — but experts say quirky homes carry hidden costs
One-of-a-kind homes can attract viral attention, premium rental income and eager buyers — but experts say they can also come with financing hurdles and resale risks.
News • Jul 25
Alex Trebek's former $33M estate could sell below asking at a no-reserve auction — and it's a warning for all sellers
The sale reflects a cooling luxury housing market where even trophy properties can struggle to fetch top dollar — and offers practical takeaways for anyone planning to sell a home.
News • Jul 25
Alex Trebek's former $33M estate could sell below asking at a no-reserve auction — and it's a warning for all sellers
The sale reflects a cooling luxury housing market where even trophy properties can struggle to fetch top dollar — and offers practical takeaways for anyone planning to sell a home.
News • Jul 24
$100,000 in bronze vases stolen from Maryland cemetery as grave robberies sweep the US, fueled by $11 billion market
Rising demand for scrap bronze has turned cemetery memorials into lucrative targets for thieves. Here's why the crime is spreading — and what families can do to protect themselves financially.
News • Jul 24
$100,000 in bronze vases stolen from Maryland cemetery as grave robberies sweep the US, fueled by $11 billion market
Rising demand for scrap bronze has turned cemetery memorials into lucrative targets for thieves. Here's why the crime is spreading — and what families can do to protect themselves financially.
Managing Money • Jul 23
Florida Dad sold his treasured $1,500 Pokémon cards to cover 6-year-old son’s medical bills — ‘They became hope’
From trading cards to antiques, collectibles can help cover unexpected expenses — if you understand what drives their value and how to sell them wisely.
Managing Money • Jul 23
Florida Dad sold his treasured $1,500 Pokémon cards to cover 6-year-old son’s medical bills — ‘They became hope’
From trading cards to antiques, collectibles can help cover unexpected expenses — if you understand what drives their value and how to sell them wisely.
News • Jul 22
Sinokor offers crews 6 months' bonus pay for one trip through the Strait of Hormuz — and it may hit your wallet next
As conflict disrupts key shipping lanes, experts warn higher transportation costs could ripple through the economy and squeeze household budgets.
News • Jul 22
Sinokor offers crews 6 months' bonus pay for one trip through the Strait of Hormuz — and it may hit your wallet next
As conflict disrupts key shipping lanes, experts warn higher transportation costs could ripple through the economy and squeeze household budgets.
News • Jul 21
Trump targets Canada with ‘nuclear option’ 50% tariffs. How to prepare your finances for another trade war
A never-before-used trade law could put thousands of imports in the crosshairs. Learn which products may cost more and how to get ahead of potentially higher prices.
News • Jul 21
Trump targets Canada with ‘nuclear option’ 50% tariffs. How to prepare your finances for another trade war
A never-before-used trade law could put thousands of imports in the crosshairs. Learn which products may cost more and how to get ahead of potentially higher prices.
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