Rinna Diamantakos
Rinna Diamantakos
Assigning EditorRinna Diamantakos is an assigning editor at Moneywise.com. A versatile journalist, she has experience as a writer, editor and producer. Her work has focused on politics, business and financial news.
Rinna Diamantakos is an assigning editor at Moneywise.com, where she helps shape engaging and accessible personal finance content. Prior to joining the team, she worked at CTV News as a segment producer, writer and broadcast producer, covering politics, business and financial news on both sides of the border. She holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Law from the University of Toronto.
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Investing • Jun 26
Nancy Pelosi bets up to $6 million on Intel and Uber, public disclosures show
The former House Speaker has attracted widespread attention — and criticism — over her well-performing and diverse portfolio in the past.
Investing • Jun 26
Nancy Pelosi bets up to $6 million on Intel and Uber, public disclosures show
The former House Speaker has attracted widespread attention — and criticism — over her well-performing and diverse portfolio in the past.
News • Jun 26
Chemours will pay $450M over forever chemicals — but North Carolina calls the deal 'an insult'
PFAs are wreaking havoc and Chemours will have to pay for it.
News • Jun 26
Chemours will pay $450M over forever chemicals — but North Carolina calls the deal 'an insult'
PFAs are wreaking havoc and Chemours will have to pay for it.
News • Jun 24
Mark Zuckerberg wants in on prediction markets. Meta's reported plans sent these stocks lower as a result
A New York Times report sparked fresh questions about the future of online betting.
News • Jun 24
Mark Zuckerberg wants in on prediction markets. Meta's reported plans sent these stocks lower as a result
A New York Times report sparked fresh questions about the future of online betting.
News • Jun 24
Elon Musk may be the world’s first trillionaire, but bettors see others joining him soon
Prediction markets and wealth trends suggest the SpaceX CEO may not remain alone for long.
News • Jun 24
Elon Musk may be the world’s first trillionaire, but bettors see others joining him soon
Prediction markets and wealth trends suggest the SpaceX CEO may not remain alone for long.
News • Jun 22
ICE spent $700M on warehouses to be used as migrant detention centers — Now it’s selling them off. Here’s why
The move marks a major retreat from a multibillion-dollar plan to dramatically expand ICE detention capacity.
News • Jun 22
ICE spent $700M on warehouses to be used as migrant detention centers — Now it’s selling them off. Here’s why
The move marks a major retreat from a multibillion-dollar plan to dramatically expand ICE detention capacity.
News • Jun 19
Economists say the Fed committee will ‘act as a brake’ on Kevin Warsh’s ‘regime change’. Investors take heed
With the Warsh leaving the benchmark lending rate between 3.5 an 3.75%, many wonder how much time until more sweeping changes are made.
News • Jun 19
Economists say the Fed committee will ‘act as a brake’ on Kevin Warsh’s ‘regime change’. Investors take heed
With the Warsh leaving the benchmark lending rate between 3.5 an 3.75%, many wonder how much time until more sweeping changes are made.
Investing • Jun 18
Michael Burry is questioning SpaceX's $3-trillion market valuation — and says he'd be tempted to bet against it
The investor, famous for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, says he’s staying out of Elon Musk’s rockets-and-AI company entirely.
Investing • Jun 18
Michael Burry is questioning SpaceX's $3-trillion market valuation — and says he'd be tempted to bet against it
The investor, famous for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, says he’s staying out of Elon Musk’s rockets-and-AI company entirely.
News • Jun 16
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will have 'fees,' not 'tolls' — a maritime strategist says that's code for safe passage
The comments came one day after Trump declared the shipping lane would reopen “permanently toll-free.”
News • Jun 16
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will have 'fees,' not 'tolls' — a maritime strategist says that's code for safe passage
The comments came one day after Trump declared the shipping lane would reopen “permanently toll-free.”
Managing Money • Jun 16
A burned-out teacher, 32, teamed up with her dad to sell fidget toys — now they're pulling in $428,000 a year
Omnisend research shows that more than half of Americans with side hustles make up to $500 a month from them. This teacher-turned-business owner pays herself a salary of $78k.
Managing Money • Jun 16
A burned-out teacher, 32, teamed up with her dad to sell fidget toys — now they're pulling in $428,000 a year
Omnisend research shows that more than half of Americans with side hustles make up to $500 a month from them. This teacher-turned-business owner pays herself a salary of $78k.
Investing • Jun 13
A Star Trek nerd put his savings into Rocket Lab years ago — he's now semi-retired with $3 million in gains
SpaceX's historic debut has everyday investors scrambling for a piece of the final frontier — but some space nerds invested in exploration well before the hype.
Investing • Jun 13
A Star Trek nerd put his savings into Rocket Lab years ago — he's now semi-retired with $3 million in gains
SpaceX's historic debut has everyday investors scrambling for a piece of the final frontier — but some space nerds invested in exploration well before the hype.
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‘The billionaires are pricing out the millionaires’: The ultra-wealthy are flocking to a small Nevada town to live large
California’s proposed Billionaire Tax Act is driving out people like Larry Ellison, Steve Jurvetson and Sergey Brin.
News • 12285 views
‘The billionaires are pricing out the millionaires’: The ultra-wealthy are flocking to a small Nevada town to live large
California’s proposed Billionaire Tax Act is driving out people like Larry Ellison, Steve Jurvetson and Sergey Brin.
News • Jun 11
A Florida man is selling his $2.6 million home — and will accept OpenAI, Anthropic or SpaceX stock as payment
Private real estate transactions can be structured however each party agrees, but alternative forms of payment can come with different risks.
News • Jun 11
A Florida man is selling his $2.6 million home — and will accept OpenAI, Anthropic or SpaceX stock as payment
Private real estate transactions can be structured however each party agrees, but alternative forms of payment can come with different risks.
News • Jun 11
'Ungodly numbers': Spike Lee turned down $500K for his Knicks courtside seats, as even players are reeling over prices
The Oscar-winning director says he was offered some “ungodly numbers,” for his courtside Knicks tickets — but the superfan turned it down.
News • Jun 11
'Ungodly numbers': Spike Lee turned down $500K for his Knicks courtside seats, as even players are reeling over prices
The Oscar-winning director says he was offered some “ungodly numbers,” for his courtside Knicks tickets — but the superfan turned it down.
News • Jun 05
Trump's $400 million ballroom donors have raked in $50 billion in federal contracts — and critics cry corruption
Lockheed Martin alone received $43.8 billion in new contracts after donating.
News • Jun 05
Trump's $400 million ballroom donors have raked in $50 billion in federal contracts — and critics cry corruption
Lockheed Martin alone received $43.8 billion in new contracts after donating.
Managing Money • Jun 05
Tech giants pocket billions from a capital-gains tax loophole — and now other businesses want in
The QSBS, or qualified small-business stock exemption, is expected to funnel $67 billion to wealthy Americans in the next decade.
Managing Money • Jun 05
Tech giants pocket billions from a capital-gains tax loophole — and now other businesses want in
The QSBS, or qualified small-business stock exemption, is expected to funnel $67 billion to wealthy Americans in the next decade.
Investing • Jun 04
Economy will be fine ‘if the world continues to remain as optimistic,’ Goldman Sachs CEO says as AI giants plan IPOs
Greed will keep the economy going as the AI giants mature, David Solomon says — as long as it doesn’t turn into fear.
Investing • Jun 04
Economy will be fine ‘if the world continues to remain as optimistic,’ Goldman Sachs CEO says as AI giants plan IPOs
Greed will keep the economy going as the AI giants mature, David Solomon says — as long as it doesn’t turn into fear.
Managing Money • Jun 02
He dropped out of high school to work construction for $8/hour — now 22, he's making $200,000 a year
His school encouraged continued education through college. Matt Panella says working in the trades brought stability and a six-figure salary instead.
Managing Money • Jun 02
He dropped out of high school to work construction for $8/hour — now 22, he's making $200,000 a year
His school encouraged continued education through college. Matt Panella says working in the trades brought stability and a six-figure salary instead.
News • May 25
'These criminals exploited vulnerable children': RFK Jr. slams 15 charged in the largest autism care scam in US history
Prosecutors say defendants paid kickbacks to parents who brought their children in for care, and billed for services that were never provided.
News • May 25
'These criminals exploited vulnerable children': RFK Jr. slams 15 charged in the largest autism care scam in US history
Prosecutors say defendants paid kickbacks to parents who brought their children in for care, and billed for services that were never provided.
Insurance • May 20
Virginia woman says her insurer denied her a critical scan two years ago — now she’s fighting stage 4 lung cancer
The high cost of care, delays in treatment and fragmented insurance coverage have left many patients across the country vulnerable.
Insurance • May 20
Virginia woman says her insurer denied her a critical scan two years ago — now she’s fighting stage 4 lung cancer
The high cost of care, delays in treatment and fragmented insurance coverage have left many patients across the country vulnerable.
Investing • May 11
20-year-old 'GothFerrari' sentenced after helping steal millions in crypto — how to spot scammers before they strike
Crypto investment scams were highest source of financial loss for Americans last year, according to the FBI.
Investing • May 11
20-year-old 'GothFerrari' sentenced after helping steal millions in crypto — how to spot scammers before they strike
Crypto investment scams were highest source of financial loss for Americans last year, according to the FBI.
Investing • May 02
Big Tech will burn $700 billion on AI by the end of 2026 — and one NYU professor says it's the biggest waste of money
Big Tech is pouring hundreds of billions into artificial intelligence, driving record growth—but raising fresh concerns about whether the payoff will justify the cost.
Investing • May 02
Big Tech will burn $700 billion on AI by the end of 2026 — and one NYU professor says it's the biggest waste of money
Big Tech is pouring hundreds of billions into artificial intelligence, driving record growth—but raising fresh concerns about whether the payoff will justify the cost.
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