Becky Robertson
Becky Robertson is a senior staff reporter with Moneywise and a lifelong writer. Along with years in the journalism industry at outlets such as blogTO and Quill & Quire, she's participated in writing residencies at the Banff Centre and Writing Workshops Paris. With 33 countries visited, she finds travel to be one of her greatest inspirations.
To support her extensive writing and reporting career, she holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and an advanced diploma from Centennial College (both in Journalism). Additionally, Becky is an alumnus of the prestigious Columbia Publishing Course NYC through Columbia University's Journalism School and is TEFL certified.
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BblogTOAssociate Editor 2019–2025
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CColumbia UniversityColumbia Publishing Course NYC 2019
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CCentennial CollegeAdvanced Diploma 2013
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UUniversity of TorontoHonours Bachelor of Arts 2013
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News • 5m ago
Jeff Bezos says it's 'absurd' to tax someone making $50K — and wants their tax bill dropped to zero
The Amazon founder argues lower-income workers contribute little enough in federal income taxes that their bills could be eliminated.
News • 5m ago
Jeff Bezos says it's 'absurd' to tax someone making $50K — and wants their tax bill dropped to zero
The Amazon founder argues lower-income workers contribute little enough in federal income taxes that their bills could be eliminated.
News • May 20
Mark Cuban called Trump an 'idiot' and a 'fascist' — now they're smiling on stage over a 'special partnership'
The 'Shark Tank' star shocked some fans when he appeared alongside the president to announce an expansion of Trump’s affordable medication initiative.
News • May 20
Mark Cuban called Trump an 'idiot' and a 'fascist' — now they're smiling on stage over a 'special partnership'
The 'Shark Tank' star shocked some fans when he appeared alongside the president to announce an expansion of Trump’s affordable medication initiative.
Investing • 11171 views
Michael Burry says 'the end is nigh' as top stocks surge 784% — dwarfing the dot-com boom
“The Big Short” investor is taking “significant” positions against the stock market rally.
Investing • 11171 views
Michael Burry says 'the end is nigh' as top stocks surge 784% — dwarfing the dot-com boom
“The Big Short” investor is taking “significant” positions against the stock market rally.
News • May 16
Ohio group wants to axe $24 billion in property taxes — and says replacing the money isn't their problem
A handful of states have seen new proposals to ease or eliminate the hot-button levy.
News • May 16
Ohio group wants to axe $24 billion in property taxes — and says replacing the money isn't their problem
A handful of states have seen new proposals to ease or eliminate the hot-button levy.
News • May 16
'Thank you leader': The mayor of an LA suburb is expected to plead guilty to working for China. Here's what we know
Eileen Wang stepped down from her role as mayor of Arcadia on May 11 following charges that she served as an illegal agent for the People’s Republic of China.
News • May 16
'Thank you leader': The mayor of an LA suburb is expected to plead guilty to working for China. Here's what we know
Eileen Wang stepped down from her role as mayor of Arcadia on May 11 following charges that she served as an illegal agent for the People’s Republic of China.
Investing • May 13
Advisor quotes Mike Tyson after S&P 500's 9% Iran war drop: 'Everyone has a plan until they get hit in the mouth'
A lesson from the recent market fluctuations that you may have overlooked.
Investing • May 13
Advisor quotes Mike Tyson after S&P 500's 9% Iran war drop: 'Everyone has a plan until they get hit in the mouth'
A lesson from the recent market fluctuations that you may have overlooked.
News • May 11
Your home has been sitting on the market for months — here's how to relist and finally get offers
Consider these strategies to optimize your listing — and your property — before you give up on selling your house in today’s market.
News • May 11
Your home has been sitting on the market for months — here's how to relist and finally get offers
Consider these strategies to optimize your listing — and your property — before you give up on selling your house in today’s market.
News • May 09
A Michigan university now offers accredited degrees entirely by phone app — and already has 250 students
Do mobile-only diplomas and AI skills-based classes herald the future or the deterioration of higher ed?
News • May 09
A Michigan university now offers accredited degrees entirely by phone app — and already has 250 students
Do mobile-only diplomas and AI skills-based classes herald the future or the deterioration of higher ed?
Insurance • May 07
31 homes on North Carolina's Outer Banks have washed into the sea since 2020 — and insurance may not help
31 Outer Banks homes have been washed out to sea. Will insurance cover them?
Insurance • May 07
31 homes on North Carolina's Outer Banks have washed into the sea since 2020 — and insurance may not help
31 Outer Banks homes have been washed out to sea. Will insurance cover them?
News • May 07
The CEO of an EV startup made 13 times his closest rival last year — how RJ Scaringe scored a $400 million payday
Could Rivian be the next EV dark horse?
News • May 07
The CEO of an EV startup made 13 times his closest rival last year — how RJ Scaringe scored a $400 million payday
Could Rivian be the next EV dark horse?
News • May 04
Apple's Tim Cook says AI-fueled 'RAMmageddon' will make your next laptop and phone a lot pricier
Tech is, counterintuitively, getting more expensive — and of course AI is to blame
News • May 04
Apple's Tim Cook says AI-fueled 'RAMmageddon' will make your next laptop and phone a lot pricier
Tech is, counterintuitively, getting more expensive — and of course AI is to blame
News • May 04
FedEx, UPS and DHL vow to give tariff refunds back to consumers — and one of their payouts is expected to exceed $5B
UPS said it's "committed to supporting our customers during the refund process."
News • May 04
FedEx, UPS and DHL vow to give tariff refunds back to consumers — and one of their payouts is expected to exceed $5B
UPS said it's "committed to supporting our customers during the refund process."
Investing • 10460 views
Dave Ramsey sits on $850 million in real estate — and says anyone who calls it 'passive income' is lying
Are there strategies for truly hands-off real estate income?
Investing • 10460 views
Dave Ramsey sits on $850 million in real estate — and says anyone who calls it 'passive income' is lying
Are there strategies for truly hands-off real estate income?
News • May 01
31% of US homes could soon flood the market — and experts say it still won't make housing affordable
It’s not as straightforward as it sounds.
News • May 01
31% of US homes could soon flood the market — and experts say it still won't make housing affordable
It’s not as straightforward as it sounds.
Investing • Apr 30
‘Not all will survive’: Chinese EV giant delivers reality check to America. Is your portfolio in a dangerous position?
Competitors have been shaking in their boots at China’s pricing and efficiency.
Investing • Apr 30
‘Not all will survive’: Chinese EV giant delivers reality check to America. Is your portfolio in a dangerous position?
Competitors have been shaking in their boots at China’s pricing and efficiency.
News • Apr 29
This ‘China renovation hack’ has homeowners saving tens of thousands of dollars on remodelling — but is it legit?
Social media is replete with stories of builders using Chinese suppliers to complete projects for a fraction of the cost.
News • Apr 29
This ‘China renovation hack’ has homeowners saving tens of thousands of dollars on remodelling — but is it legit?
Social media is replete with stories of builders using Chinese suppliers to complete projects for a fraction of the cost.
News • Apr 25
Maryland is moving to ban companies like Walmart and Kroger from ‘surveillance pricing’ — what it is and how to avoid it
Where you live, your ethnicity and what you search can completely change the price you pay.
News • Apr 25
Maryland is moving to ban companies like Walmart and Kroger from ‘surveillance pricing’ — what it is and how to avoid it
Where you live, your ethnicity and what you search can completely change the price you pay.
News • 17383 views
A NYC politician called out a $40 half chicken — then the restaurant's owner fired back with receipts
Many locals seem to agree that overhead costs, including fair wages, justify the cost of a $40 half chicken at a NYC wine bar.
News • 17383 views
A NYC politician called out a $40 half chicken — then the restaurant's owner fired back with receipts
Many locals seem to agree that overhead costs, including fair wages, justify the cost of a $40 half chicken at a NYC wine bar.
Life • Apr 24
China has a new level of cultural dominance among American youth — what is ‘Chinamaxxing’ and why are they so obsessed?
Research shows that Americans' overall view of China has improved over the years.
Life • Apr 24
China has a new level of cultural dominance among American youth — what is ‘Chinamaxxing’ and why are they so obsessed?
Research shows that Americans' overall view of China has improved over the years.
News • Apr 22
California attorney general says Amazon used ‘intimidation’ to get competitors like Walmart and Target to fix prices
Emails suggest the retail giant pushed companies to ‘fix’ or ‘correct’ prices so they don’t undercut Amazon on eye drops, khakis, pet treats and more.
News • Apr 22
California attorney general says Amazon used ‘intimidation’ to get competitors like Walmart and Target to fix prices
Emails suggest the retail giant pushed companies to ‘fix’ or ‘correct’ prices so they don’t undercut Amazon on eye drops, khakis, pet treats and more.
Real Estate • Apr 21
Kevin O’Leary says a contradiction in Zohran Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax plan makes it ‘stupidest policy I’ve ever seen’
"This might be the best commercial for Miami Beach real estate I've ever seen and New York paid for it," he said, responding to the mayor's levy annoucement on social media.
Real Estate • Apr 21
Kevin O’Leary says a contradiction in Zohran Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax plan makes it ‘stupidest policy I’ve ever seen’
"This might be the best commercial for Miami Beach real estate I've ever seen and New York paid for it," he said, responding to the mayor's levy annoucement on social media.
Life • Apr 18
Tired of waitlists, Florida's billionaires are spending millions to build their own elite private schools
Why join the waitlist of a private school when you can just build your own? That’s what Florida’s ultra-wealthy families are doing.
Life • Apr 18
Tired of waitlists, Florida's billionaires are spending millions to build their own elite private schools
Why join the waitlist of a private school when you can just build your own? That’s what Florida’s ultra-wealthy families are doing.
News • Apr 18
A veteran market strategist is calling out a 'disturbing trend' in the US labor market no one is talking about right now
The codependent parts that make US capitalism work are shifting
News • Apr 18
A veteran market strategist is calling out a 'disturbing trend' in the US labor market no one is talking about right now
The codependent parts that make US capitalism work are shifting
Managing Money • Apr 16
Tech leaders insist these ‘innately human’ talents will remain irreplaceable in an AI world
Here’s why one even gave credit to his literature degree.
Managing Money • Apr 16
Tech leaders insist these ‘innately human’ talents will remain irreplaceable in an AI world
Here’s why one even gave credit to his literature degree.
News • Apr 16
GDI could become the hottest new metric for measuring economies — but what the heck is it?
How important is a nation’s AI computing power to overall economic success?
News • Apr 16
GDI could become the hottest new metric for measuring economies — but what the heck is it?
How important is a nation’s AI computing power to overall economic success?
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