Vawn Himmelsbach
Vawn Himmelsbach is a veteran journalist who covers tech, business, finance and travel. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, National Post, CBC News, Yahoo Finance, MSN, CAA Magazine, Travelweek, Explore Magazine and Consumer Reports.
Beyond journalism, she has written content for major consulting and tech firms globally. Earlier in her career, she spent three years as an Asian correspondent, including a stint editing in China. When not moderating industry panels or lecturing, Vawn travels extensively—from old Tbilisi to the ancient Guge Kingdom in Tibet. A personal highlight was publishing a short story in the anthology Emails From India: Women Write Home.
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Investing • Jul 18
Meet the 17-year-old who's helping his parents retire — but is it risky to put your finances in a kids hands?
More kids than ever are learning about money. But where they’re getting their information is crucial.
Investing • Jul 18
Meet the 17-year-old who's helping his parents retire — but is it risky to put your finances in a kids hands?
More kids than ever are learning about money. But where they’re getting their information is crucial.
Investing • 13257 views
‘You don’t want to be left holding the bag’: Jim Cramer is bullish on SK Hynix, but warns of a boom-and-bust risk
While SK Hynix's Nasdaq debut offers a new way to bet on the AI boom, Cramer advises investors to be cautious.
Investing • 13257 views
‘You don’t want to be left holding the bag’: Jim Cramer is bullish on SK Hynix, but warns of a boom-and-bust risk
While SK Hynix's Nasdaq debut offers a new way to bet on the AI boom, Cramer advises investors to be cautious.
News • 33521 views
Tech giants spending $700 billion on AI data centers are recruiting military veterans to fill thousands of jobs
While AI is contributing to layoffs in white-collar jobs, it’s also creating a shortage of workers who can build, design and support data centers that power AI.
News • 33521 views
Tech giants spending $700 billion on AI data centers are recruiting military veterans to fill thousands of jobs
While AI is contributing to layoffs in white-collar jobs, it’s also creating a shortage of workers who can build, design and support data centers that power AI.
News • Jul 13
I got a speeding ticket for a car I sold years ago because the buyer never transferred the title. What do I do?
With a private sale, you’re still considered the legal owner if the title isn’t transferred properly. Here’s what you need to know.
News • Jul 13
I got a speeding ticket for a car I sold years ago because the buyer never transferred the title. What do I do?
With a private sale, you’re still considered the legal owner if the title isn’t transferred properly. Here’s what you need to know.
News • Jul 12
These 10 US cities will pay you to move there — here are the carrots they’re dangling to reel in new residents
With the cost of living outpacing wage growth, some Americans may be considering a move to a more affordable city or region.
News • Jul 12
These 10 US cities will pay you to move there — here are the carrots they’re dangling to reel in new residents
With the cost of living outpacing wage growth, some Americans may be considering a move to a more affordable city or region.
Managing Money • Jul 12
He works two hours a month to make six figures a year — why he says ditching the 9-to-5 is ‘the ultimate power’
But you might not want to quit your day job until your side hustle starts to provide a steady income stream — passive or not.
Managing Money • Jul 12
He works two hours a month to make six figures a year — why he says ditching the 9-to-5 is ‘the ultimate power’
But you might not want to quit your day job until your side hustle starts to provide a steady income stream — passive or not.
Investing • Jul 11
Bitcoin dropped 2% then rebounded after Trump said he's 'a big crypto guy' — here are experts takes on buying the dip
If you’re in it for the long-term, you can acquire more tokens at a lower average cost during a dip, while short-term trades are riskier.
Investing • Jul 11
Bitcoin dropped 2% then rebounded after Trump said he's 'a big crypto guy' — here are experts takes on buying the dip
If you’re in it for the long-term, you can acquire more tokens at a lower average cost during a dip, while short-term trades are riskier.
Managing Money • Jul 11
Suze Orman told a woman she’d get a ‘D-minus’ on retiring at 55 — then showed her how to turn it into an ‘A’
Class is in, here's how to ace your retirement planning.
Managing Money • Jul 11
Suze Orman told a woman she’d get a ‘D-minus’ on retiring at 55 — then showed her how to turn it into an ‘A’
Class is in, here's how to ace your retirement planning.
News • Jul 11
Can ‘baby busts’ mean economic booms? Why low birth rates and aging populations may not be the disaster we thought
But these demographic changes may have a less-than-positive effect on your Social Security retirement benefit.
News • Jul 11
Can ‘baby busts’ mean economic booms? Why low birth rates and aging populations may not be the disaster we thought
But these demographic changes may have a less-than-positive effect on your Social Security retirement benefit.
Life • Jul 05
Americans are fleeing 100°F heat for 'coolcations' — but the price tag in Norway and Alaska stings
Travel keeps getting more expensive. And many “coolcation” destinations are already expensive. Here’s how to cut your costs.
Life • Jul 05
Americans are fleeing 100°F heat for 'coolcations' — but the price tag in Norway and Alaska stings
Travel keeps getting more expensive. And many “coolcation” destinations are already expensive. Here’s how to cut your costs.
Managing Money • Jun 29
The U.S. scored 61.1 out of 100 on a global retirement ranking — 3 countries show what Americans are missing
The 2025 Mercer Pension Index ranks the U.S. No. 30 out of 52 countries with a C+ retirement score. Here's how to close the gap.
Managing Money • Jun 29
The U.S. scored 61.1 out of 100 on a global retirement ranking — 3 countries show what Americans are missing
The 2025 Mercer Pension Index ranks the U.S. No. 30 out of 52 countries with a C+ retirement score. Here's how to close the gap.
News • Jun 28
Older tech workers are retiring at 55. But claiming Social Security early offers smaller checks for life.
Whether you choose to retire early or are pushed out by layoffs, it takes careful planning. Here’s what you need to know.
News • Jun 28
Older tech workers are retiring at 55. But claiming Social Security early offers smaller checks for life.
Whether you choose to retire early or are pushed out by layoffs, it takes careful planning. Here’s what you need to know.
Managing Money • Jun 26
Summer day camp can cost $900 a week — but working parents can now claim up to $3,000 back on their taxes
Summer camp can offer you more than just childcare come tax season.
Managing Money • Jun 26
Summer day camp can cost $900 a week — but working parents can now claim up to $3,000 back on their taxes
Summer camp can offer you more than just childcare come tax season.
News • Jun 24
US decries the 'free ride' countries with public health systems are getting by negotiating deals for prescription drugs
Here’s why the issue is so complicated, and what you can do to lower your bill — despite the larger political issues at play.
News • Jun 24
US decries the 'free ride' countries with public health systems are getting by negotiating deals for prescription drugs
Here’s why the issue is so complicated, and what you can do to lower your bill — despite the larger political issues at play.
Managing Money • Jun 23
3 retirement travel mistakes that can drain your savings — and what to know before you plan your next trip
Retirees don’t have to put their travel plans on hold, but financial planning is key.
Managing Money • Jun 23
3 retirement travel mistakes that can drain your savings — and what to know before you plan your next trip
Retirees don’t have to put their travel plans on hold, but financial planning is key.
Managing Money • Jun 22
The Rule of 55 lets you tap your 401(k) penalty-free before 59½ — but less than a third of eligible workers use it
While it’s not a magic early retirement tool, this tax break may be an option for people who want to tap into their 401(k) early.
Managing Money • Jun 22
The Rule of 55 lets you tap your 401(k) penalty-free before 59½ — but less than a third of eligible workers use it
While it’s not a magic early retirement tool, this tax break may be an option for people who want to tap into their 401(k) early.
Life • Jun 20
Jet fuel plunged 45% since April — airlines say they're keeping your fares high anyway
Here’s why airfares aren’t likely to come down any time soon — and what you can do to protect your wallet.
Life • Jun 20
Jet fuel plunged 45% since April — airlines say they're keeping your fares high anyway
Here’s why airfares aren’t likely to come down any time soon — and what you can do to protect your wallet.
Managing Money • Jun 19
Most Americans are open to age-gap dating — but few know about the retirement risk it can create
Without a plan, a couple could end up draining their savings on medical expenses, leaving the surviving spouse with little for their own retirement.
Managing Money • Jun 19
Most Americans are open to age-gap dating — but few know about the retirement risk it can create
Without a plan, a couple could end up draining their savings on medical expenses, leaving the surviving spouse with little for their own retirement.
News • Jun 17
Suburban towns are rapidly going gray. What it means for infrastructure, the real estate market and your equity
Many seniors in suburbs are house rich but cash poor, keeping them in aging homes while locking younger homebuyers out of the market.
News • Jun 17
Suburban towns are rapidly going gray. What it means for infrastructure, the real estate market and your equity
Many seniors in suburbs are house rich but cash poor, keeping them in aging homes while locking younger homebuyers out of the market.
News • Jun 17
No premium credit card? No problem — here’s how to access airport lounges without paying hefty annual credit card fees
Exclusive access usually comes at a cost, but there are other ways to pay or earn your way into airport lounges.
News • Jun 17
No premium credit card? No problem — here’s how to access airport lounges without paying hefty annual credit card fees
Exclusive access usually comes at a cost, but there are other ways to pay or earn your way into airport lounges.
News • Jun 14
A Chicago woman stopped to hear a stranger's story outside Target — then $5,000 vanished from her account
Ghost tapping is a digital version of pickpocketing, where scammers exploit contactless payment technology in your tap-enabled card or phone. Here’s how to protect yourself.
News • Jun 14
A Chicago woman stopped to hear a stranger's story outside Target — then $5,000 vanished from her account
Ghost tapping is a digital version of pickpocketing, where scammers exploit contactless payment technology in your tap-enabled card or phone. Here’s how to protect yourself.
News • Jun 14
Energy CEO says data centers 'want to be good neighbors' — and shares he has a plan that could save customers $7 billion
Power prices have surged across the U.S. as utilities spend heavily on grid upgrades and AI-fueled demand grows.
News • Jun 14
Energy CEO says data centers 'want to be good neighbors' — and shares he has a plan that could save customers $7 billion
Power prices have surged across the U.S. as utilities spend heavily on grid upgrades and AI-fueled demand grows.
Managing Money • Jun 12
Inflation is at a 3-year high, and it’s killing your cash — where you should put your money now
Ideally, you’ll want to stash your cash and emergency savings somewhere that minimizes the impact of inflation.
Managing Money • Jun 12
Inflation is at a 3-year high, and it’s killing your cash — where you should put your money now
Ideally, you’ll want to stash your cash and emergency savings somewhere that minimizes the impact of inflation.
Managing Money • Jun 11
The ultra-rich can buy yachts to live ‘nowhere’ — but can it also be a tax strategy? Not for most Americans
Whether you’re moving abroad for a job, planning to retire in another country or choosing to live the yacht life, you’ll still be paying taxes to the IRS.
Managing Money • Jun 11
The ultra-rich can buy yachts to live ‘nowhere’ — but can it also be a tax strategy? Not for most Americans
Whether you’re moving abroad for a job, planning to retire in another country or choosing to live the yacht life, you’ll still be paying taxes to the IRS.
Life • Jun 09
Gen Z is swapping bar tabs for run clubs — and US drinking just hit its lowest point since 1939
While younger Americans aren’t spending as much on alcohol, they’re spending on health and fitness — and some are willing to go into debt over it.
Life • Jun 09
Gen Z is swapping bar tabs for run clubs — and US drinking just hit its lowest point since 1939
While younger Americans aren’t spending as much on alcohol, they’re spending on health and fitness — and some are willing to go into debt over it.
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