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 • 4m ago
Michael Burry adds to Nvidia and Palantir shorts while loading up on Molina Healthcare, which is down 54% from its high
The investor made famous by The Big Short is doubling down on his bets against some of the biggest names in AI.
Investing • 4m ago
Michael Burry adds to Nvidia and Palantir shorts while loading up on Molina Healthcare, which is down 54% from its high
The investor made famous by The Big Short is doubling down on his bets against some of the biggest names in AI.
News • Aug 10
Mark Zuckerberg says everyone will soon have a 'superintelligent' AI lawyer in their pocket
But beware, those who want to skip real legal representation and rely only on a bot: The superintelligent future isn’t here just yet.
News • Aug 10
Mark Zuckerberg says everyone will soon have a 'superintelligent' AI lawyer in their pocket
But beware, those who want to skip real legal representation and rely only on a bot: The superintelligent future isn’t here just yet.
News • 22913 views
Trump's immigration policies impose 'ICE tax' on basic goods, report says. White House blames something else
Lettuce, citrus fruit and apples are just one small portion of food staples hampered by mass immigrant deportations.
News • 22913 views
Trump's immigration policies impose 'ICE tax' on basic goods, report says. White House blames something else
Lettuce, citrus fruit and apples are just one small portion of food staples hampered by mass immigrant deportations.
Investing • 26819 views
Cathie Wood invests a combined $28.7 million in TSMC, SpaceX after trimming investments in Amazon, Alphabet and Shopify
The ARK Invest founder wasn’t deterred by a certain stock’s bumpy lift-off over the last few weeks.
Investing • 26819 views
Cathie Wood invests a combined $28.7 million in TSMC, SpaceX after trimming investments in Amazon, Alphabet and Shopify
The ARK Invest founder wasn’t deterred by a certain stock’s bumpy lift-off over the last few weeks.
News • Aug 06
For-profit trade schools defrauded the GI Bill out of $300 million, leaving veterans without jobs or skills
A program meant to help veterans has exploited many.
News • Aug 06
For-profit trade schools defrauded the GI Bill out of $300 million, leaving veterans without jobs or skills
A program meant to help veterans has exploited many.
News • 18540 views
Anthropic CEO reportedly worried new hires only care about money — while hiring an event planner for 6x the going rate
The comments may be seen as ironic coming from Dario Amodei, considering Anthropic offers some eye-watering salaries for jobs that typically pay much less.
News • 18540 views
Anthropic CEO reportedly worried new hires only care about money — while hiring an event planner for 6x the going rate
The comments may be seen as ironic coming from Dario Amodei, considering Anthropic offers some eye-watering salaries for jobs that typically pay much less.
Employment • Aug 03
Ben Broca raised $30 million and built a $10 million AI company with 10,000 customers — without hiring a single employee
A growing number of entrepreneurs are using AI to build businesses entirely alone. They’re referred to as “solopreneurs.”
Employment • Aug 03
Ben Broca raised $30 million and built a $10 million AI company with 10,000 customers — without hiring a single employee
A growing number of entrepreneurs are using AI to build businesses entirely alone. They’re referred to as “solopreneurs.”
Taxes • Jul 31
‘It’s really upsetting’: Mamdani’s new tax targets high-profile New Yorkers like Martin Scorcesse, Woody Allen
Not everyone is receiving letters notifying them of the new surcharge.
Taxes • Jul 31
‘It’s really upsetting’: Mamdani’s new tax targets high-profile New Yorkers like Martin Scorcesse, Woody Allen
Not everyone is receiving letters notifying them of the new surcharge.
News • Jul 28
'You are getting f-----!': Kevin O'Leary says New Yorkers will pay the price for Mamdani's 30% cheaper groceries plan
Supporters say the plan will make groceries more affordable for struggling families, while opponents argue the stores will require taxpayer subsidies and could hurt existing businesses.
News • Jul 28
'You are getting f-----!': Kevin O'Leary says New Yorkers will pay the price for Mamdani's 30% cheaper groceries plan
Supporters say the plan will make groceries more affordable for struggling families, while opponents argue the stores will require taxpayer subsidies and could hurt existing businesses.
News • Jul 28
30-year-old inspired by her aunt's illness built an AI startup that's now raised nearly $10M. Here's how she did it
At 16, Lily Vittayarukskul watched her family's finances and relationships unravel after her aunt's cancer diagnosis. Now 30, she's turned that experience into Waterlily, an AI platform that helps families plan for the cost of long-term care.
News • Jul 28
30-year-old inspired by her aunt's illness built an AI startup that's now raised nearly $10M. Here's how she did it
At 16, Lily Vittayarukskul watched her family's finances and relationships unravel after her aunt's cancer diagnosis. Now 30, she's turned that experience into Waterlily, an AI platform that helps families plan for the cost of long-term care.
Retirement • Jul 27
A 61-year-old stashed Roblox shares in his IRA before the company went public — now it reportedly holds $68 million
Two Democrats are now taking action against the strategy, introducing a new bill in July to close the loophole.
Retirement • Jul 27
A 61-year-old stashed Roblox shares in his IRA before the company went public — now it reportedly holds $68 million
Two Democrats are now taking action against the strategy, introducing a new bill in July to close the loophole.
Retirement • Jul 27
Medicare's 2-year look-back rule can spike premiums by hundreds a month when retirees sell their homes
A home sale's capital gains can trigger Medicare's IRMAA surcharge, raising premiums for retirees who sell too late.
Retirement • Jul 27
Medicare's 2-year look-back rule can spike premiums by hundreds a month when retirees sell their homes
A home sale's capital gains can trigger Medicare's IRMAA surcharge, raising premiums for retirees who sell too late.
News • Jul 26
ICE uses a $125 million Thomson Reuters deal to access your credit card data without a warrant
A recent investigation suggests that personal details collected by credit card companies can become accessible to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
News • Jul 26
ICE uses a $125 million Thomson Reuters deal to access your credit card data without a warrant
A recent investigation suggests that personal details collected by credit card companies can become accessible to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Managing Money • Jul 25
Retired parents spend $48K a year supporting their unemployed 43-year-old son — but cutting him off isn't easy
Giving your adult child money may be enabling them to keep avoiding adult responsibilities. Here’s how to cut them off if they’re still financially dependent.
Managing Money • Jul 25
Retired parents spend $48K a year supporting their unemployed 43-year-old son — but cutting him off isn't easy
Giving your adult child money may be enabling them to keep avoiding adult responsibilities. Here’s how to cut them off if they’re still financially dependent.
News • 50701 views
Michael Bloomberg warns Trump's plan for government stakes in AI companies would 'make George Orwell blush'
Trump is reportedly weighing government ownership stakes in AI firms like OpenAI.
News • 50701 views
Michael Bloomberg warns Trump's plan for government stakes in AI companies would 'make George Orwell blush'
Trump is reportedly weighing government ownership stakes in AI firms like OpenAI.
News • Jul 22
Canadian politician says ‘not a chance in hell’ he'll let US booze back onto the shelves: ‘We know who our friends are’
Backing down would just encourage Trump’s bullying, British Columbia Premier David Eby said.
News • Jul 22
Canadian politician says ‘not a chance in hell’ he'll let US booze back onto the shelves: ‘We know who our friends are’
Backing down would just encourage Trump’s bullying, British Columbia Premier David Eby said.
News • Jul 22
An Alaskan pilot could lose his $95,000 plane over a six-pack of beer. It's all in the Super Court's hands.
The case could reshape when governments can seize valuable property over relatively minor offenses.
News • Jul 22
An Alaskan pilot could lose his $95,000 plane over a six-pack of beer. It's all in the Super Court's hands.
The case could reshape when governments can seize valuable property over relatively minor offenses.
News • Jul 20
People keep giving Trump money, who's now raised over $780M since returning to office. Who are the wealthy donors?
Some donations closely tracked favorable policy decisions, raising questions about transparency and access.
News • Jul 20
People keep giving Trump money, who's now raised over $780M since returning to office. Who are the wealthy donors?
Some donations closely tracked favorable policy decisions, raising questions about transparency and access.
Mortgages • Jul 19
A financial planner explains why splitting your partner's $2,100 mortgage will leave you with nothing. And it's okay
It’s best to look at this as a classic landlord, tenant agreement — just more complicated because feelings are involved, one expert says.
Mortgages • Jul 19
A financial planner explains why splitting your partner's $2,100 mortgage will leave you with nothing. And it's okay
It’s best to look at this as a classic landlord, tenant agreement — just more complicated because feelings are involved, one expert says.
News • Jul 14
Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros. deal faces lawsuit from 12 states — and may leave California over it
This deal could seriously harm movie theatres.
News • Jul 14
Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros. deal faces lawsuit from 12 states — and may leave California over it
This deal could seriously harm movie theatres.
Investing • Jul 14
Rupert Murdoch's estranged son is set to make more from his SpaceX investment than he gained from his father's empire
James Murdoch made $2.2 billion from the sale of 21st Century Fox to Disney and a further $1.1 billion to settle the family fortune. That could be dwarfed by what he makes from SpaceX's debut.
Investing • Jul 14
Rupert Murdoch's estranged son is set to make more from his SpaceX investment than he gained from his father's empire
James Murdoch made $2.2 billion from the sale of 21st Century Fox to Disney and a further $1.1 billion to settle the family fortune. That could be dwarfed by what he makes from SpaceX's debut.
News • Jul 10
Mark Cuban says the federal minimum wage should hit $20 — and calls low pay 'embarrassing' for successful companies
Mark Cuban says the federal minimum wage should hit $20. He's calling for a change for the first time since 2009.
News • Jul 10
Mark Cuban says the federal minimum wage should hit $20 — and calls low pay 'embarrassing' for successful companies
Mark Cuban says the federal minimum wage should hit $20. He's calling for a change for the first time since 2009.
Investing • Jul 09
Elon Musk's No. 2 just gave 2 million kids 1 share of SpaceX each — here's what it could be worth when they're adults
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell is the latest in a string of corporate donors to Trump Accounts.
Investing • Jul 09
Elon Musk's No. 2 just gave 2 million kids 1 share of SpaceX each — here's what it could be worth when they're adults
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell is the latest in a string of corporate donors to Trump Accounts.
News • Jul 08
Meta is staring down $1.4T in lawsuit over teen mental health — one of the largest corporate penalties ever proposed
Four states allege Meta misled consumers about the safety of Facebook and Instagram and helped fuel a youth mental health crisis.
News • Jul 08
Meta is staring down $1.4T in lawsuit over teen mental health — one of the largest corporate penalties ever proposed
Four states allege Meta misled consumers about the safety of Facebook and Instagram and helped fuel a youth mental health crisis.
News • Jul 07
CoreCivic just got $1.47B from the US for 2 ICE prisons — a stock listed in Trump’s disclosure. More sales are coming
The company sold two California facilities to the government just days after Trump's financial disclosure revealed his stake in the company. The deal is part of a larger, multibillion-dollar push to expand ICE detention.
News • Jul 07
CoreCivic just got $1.47B from the US for 2 ICE prisons — a stock listed in Trump’s disclosure. More sales are coming
The company sold two California facilities to the government just days after Trump's financial disclosure revealed his stake in the company. The deal is part of a larger, multibillion-dollar push to expand ICE detention.
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