Thomas Kent
Thomas Kent is a senior staff writer at Moneywise covering personal finance, markets and economic trends. He specializes in translating complex financial topics into clear, actionable insights for everyday readers.
With bylines across several publications, including the Woolwich Observer and PolicyMe, his reporting focuses heavily on insurance and consumer finance. He holds a degree in Philosophy from the University of Waterloo and a journalism diploma from Conestoga College, and is currently working on a novel.
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WWoolwich ObserverReporter 2025–2026
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UUniversity of WaterlooMA Philosophy 2017
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News • 13h ago
Mark Carney now says Canada can help 'make America great again' — a reversal from defiance as Canada’s economy shrinks
A middle power in the middle of the road.
News • 13h ago
Mark Carney now says Canada can help 'make America great again' — a reversal from defiance as Canada’s economy shrinks
A middle power in the middle of the road.
Investing • 17h ago
Billionaire Tim Draper uses AI to screen million-dollar ideas — how you can use the same tech to pick stocks like a pro
It starts with pitch decks and ends with your portfolio.
Investing • 17h ago
Billionaire Tim Draper uses AI to screen million-dollar ideas — how you can use the same tech to pick stocks like a pro
It starts with pitch decks and ends with your portfolio.
Investing • 65966 views
Trump wants Fort Knox ‘physically audited’ after stunning $40M arrest — here's why so many are after the yellow metal
The facility’s reputation for safeguarding immense wealth inspired everything from conspiracy theories to the James Bond classic Goldfinger.
Investing • 65966 views
Trump wants Fort Knox ‘physically audited’ after stunning $40M arrest — here's why so many are after the yellow metal
The facility’s reputation for safeguarding immense wealth inspired everything from conspiracy theories to the James Bond classic Goldfinger.
Investing • 15818 views
The S&P 500 just flashed a rare warning signal last seen in dot-com bubble. Crashproof your wealth now
Here’s what it measures and why it’s making investors nervous.
Investing • 15818 views
The S&P 500 just flashed a rare warning signal last seen in dot-com bubble. Crashproof your wealth now
Here’s what it measures and why it’s making investors nervous.
News • Jun 01
Maine farmers crushed by a $28M blueberry disaster — and you’ll feel it at the grocery store soon. Here’s what happened
According to the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine, total input costs increased by roughly 78% over a “recent 3-year period,” even as blueberry prices remained flat or declined.
News • Jun 01
Maine farmers crushed by a $28M blueberry disaster — and you’ll feel it at the grocery store soon. Here’s what happened
According to the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine, total input costs increased by roughly 78% over a “recent 3-year period,” even as blueberry prices remained flat or declined.
Investing • May 30
Scott Galloway says the real divide in America isn’t rich vs poor — it’s ‘owners versus earners.’ How to close the gap
‘The battle isn’t rich versus poor so much as it’s owners versus earners.’
Investing • May 30
Scott Galloway says the real divide in America isn’t rich vs poor — it’s ‘owners versus earners.’ How to close the gap
‘The battle isn’t rich versus poor so much as it’s owners versus earners.’
Managing Money • May 28
California family drops $475K on backyard home for grandma. 3 ways to prep for the dire US elder care crisis
With caregiving costs on the rise, is dumping half a million into a new home really the right call?
Managing Money • May 28
California family drops $475K on backyard home for grandma. 3 ways to prep for the dire US elder care crisis
With caregiving costs on the rise, is dumping half a million into a new home really the right call?
News • May 26
Peter Schiff says GOP exists ‘in name only’ thanks to Trump — warning US has 2 Democratic parties. Protect your riches
Big government is back, and fiscal conservatism is dead, according to Schiff.
News • May 26
Peter Schiff says GOP exists ‘in name only’ thanks to Trump — warning US has 2 Democratic parties. Protect your riches
Big government is back, and fiscal conservatism is dead, according to Schiff.
Insurance • May 17
Florida homeowners drown in insurance costs — paying $3,400 more than the national average. 3 ways to stay afloat
Insurance companies price based on risk, and in Florida the risk for severe weather is significantly higher than most other states.
Insurance • May 17
Florida homeowners drown in insurance costs — paying $3,400 more than the national average. 3 ways to stay afloat
Insurance companies price based on risk, and in Florida the risk for severe weather is significantly higher than most other states.
News • May 16
‘Thought I was screwed’: Man recovers $400K in bitcoin after forgetting password for 11 years — with help from AI
The viral recovery story is igniting conversation around AI, digital ownership and one of crypto’s oldest nightmares.
News • May 16
‘Thought I was screwed’: Man recovers $400K in bitcoin after forgetting password for 11 years — with help from AI
The viral recovery story is igniting conversation around AI, digital ownership and one of crypto’s oldest nightmares.
Investing • May 15
Stocks are near all-time highs — but a new report finds 53% of Americans think investing is a ‘bad idea’
Nearly half of Americans describe current economic conditions as ‘poor,’ while 73% believe the economy is getting worse — not better.
Investing • May 15
Stocks are near all-time highs — but a new report finds 53% of Americans think investing is a ‘bad idea’
Nearly half of Americans describe current economic conditions as ‘poor,’ while 73% believe the economy is getting worse — not better.
News • May 14
Prof G warns Trump is ‘bankrupting' America — how to save yourself from a ‘weakening’ US in 2026
Galloway says that this is part ‘of a consistent pattern across Trump’ and his organizational dealings.
News • May 14
Prof G warns Trump is ‘bankrupting' America — how to save yourself from a ‘weakening’ US in 2026
Galloway says that this is part ‘of a consistent pattern across Trump’ and his organizational dealings.
News • 27339 views
Ted Cruz confirms ‘dirty little secret’ about Trump Accounts, and it could change Social Security. Protect yourself now
Cruz says the accounts could create 'a new generation of capitalists.'
News • 27339 views
Ted Cruz confirms ‘dirty little secret’ about Trump Accounts, and it could change Social Security. Protect yourself now
Cruz says the accounts could create 'a new generation of capitalists.'
Investing • Apr 05
Bill Ackman urges US investors to ‘ignore’ media doomsayers — says Iran war will end well for America. Are you buying?
High quality businesses at low, low prices.
Investing • Apr 05
Bill Ackman urges US investors to ‘ignore’ media doomsayers — says Iran war will end well for America. Are you buying?
High quality businesses at low, low prices.
News • Apr 04
Trump tells allies to ‘get your own oil’ — Hormuz tensions could push gas prices even higher. How to protect your wallet
“You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore.”
News • Apr 04
Trump tells allies to ‘get your own oil’ — Hormuz tensions could push gas prices even higher. How to protect your wallet
“You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore.”
News • Apr 03
Trump: It’s ‘not possible’ for Washington to fund Medicaid, Medicare as military spending rises. How to prepare now
Trump framed programs like child care and health care as responsibilities that should shift away from the federal government.
News • Apr 03
Trump: It’s ‘not possible’ for Washington to fund Medicaid, Medicare as military spending rises. How to prepare now
Trump framed programs like child care and health care as responsibilities that should shift away from the federal government.
News • Apr 02
Social Security capped at $50,000? ‘Crisis in the near horizon’ forces painful solution with new proposal. Do this now
And that's before a key Social Security fund for retirees could go bust.
News • Apr 02
Social Security capped at $50,000? ‘Crisis in the near horizon’ forces painful solution with new proposal. Do this now
And that's before a key Social Security fund for retirees could go bust.
News • Apr 02
‘Forget that’: Trump interrupts gas price talk as Venezuela oil climbs — how that could impact the market
Talk of a Trump statue briefly took over a gas price discussion, but shifting oil supply is what investors are watching.
News • Apr 02
‘Forget that’: Trump interrupts gas price talk as Venezuela oil climbs — how that could impact the market
Talk of a Trump statue briefly took over a gas price discussion, but shifting oil supply is what investors are watching.
Investing • Apr 01
Powell warns U.S. debt trajectory 'will not end well.' How to move your riches from the ‘unsustainable’ path
You don't need need to go to Harvard to see the issue.
Investing • Apr 01
Powell warns U.S. debt trajectory 'will not end well.' How to move your riches from the ‘unsustainable’ path
You don't need need to go to Harvard to see the issue.
News • Mar 31
Rich Americans flee Massachusetts after millionaire tax, pulling $4.2B of income out of state. Slash your own taxes now
Some of Massachusetts most wealthy are shipping out of state.
News • Mar 31
Rich Americans flee Massachusetts after millionaire tax, pulling $4.2B of income out of state. Slash your own taxes now
Some of Massachusetts most wealthy are shipping out of state.
News • Mar 30
‘We’re on the precipice’: Economist Mark Zandi warns recession odds are almost 50/50 in 2026. Protect your wallet now
The odds of a recession could only worsen as the year, and the war in Iran, drags on.
News • Mar 30
‘We’re on the precipice’: Economist Mark Zandi warns recession odds are almost 50/50 in 2026. Protect your wallet now
The odds of a recession could only worsen as the year, and the war in Iran, drags on.
News • Mar 29
Peter Schiff warns inflation could ‘skyrocket’ without major Fed rate hikes — how to protect your savings
The warning signs are already showing up in the data.
News • Mar 29
Peter Schiff warns inflation could ‘skyrocket’ without major Fed rate hikes — how to protect your savings
The warning signs are already showing up in the data.
Investing • Mar 27
‘Who was it?’: Senator Chris Murphy calls $1.5B oil bet ‘mind blowing corruption’ amid insider trading fear. Do this now
When it comes to investing, timing is everything.
Investing • Mar 27
‘Who was it?’: Senator Chris Murphy calls $1.5B oil bet ‘mind blowing corruption’ amid insider trading fear. Do this now
When it comes to investing, timing is everything.
Retirement • Mar 26
More Americans than ever made a major 401(k) retirement blunder in 2025 — it could cost thousands. Avoid their mistake
Don't let twilight dim your golden years.
Retirement • Mar 26
More Americans than ever made a major 401(k) retirement blunder in 2025 — it could cost thousands. Avoid their mistake
Don't let twilight dim your golden years.
News • Mar 25
Peter Schiff says ‘oil prices won’t cause higher inflation’ — recession will. What it means for your money
Not everyone agrees about how oil prices will impact inflation.
News • Mar 25
Peter Schiff says ‘oil prices won’t cause higher inflation’ — recession will. What it means for your money
Not everyone agrees about how oil prices will impact inflation.
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