Kevin Hamilton
Kevin Hamilton is the senior editor of Moneywise.com. An award-winning graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s school of journalism, Kevin made his mark at a number of publications including Metro, the Toronto Star, Huffington Post and Toronto Life.
An award-winning graduate of TMU, Kevin Hamilton started his career in newspapers, including the Toronto Star and Metro. He was a contributing editor to the book China Unbound, which won the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. He co-founded the podcasts Half Banked and Scrub League and serves as a judge for SABEW's Best in Business Awards. He was a guest speaker at the Canadian Financial Summit and was selected for a fellowship on advanced use of Federal Reserve Economic
EXPERIENCE
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WWise PublishingSenior Editor 2020–Present
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TToronto StarTeam Editor 2017–2019
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MMetro NewsSection Editor 2012–2017
EDUCATION
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TToronto Metropolitan UniversityBachelor of Journalism 2011
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- Metro News
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Kevin Hamilton's Expertise
Credit Cards • Mar 10
US credit scores hit new highs, but the gulf between states remains vast
Credit Cards • Mar 10
US credit scores hit new highs, but the gulf between states remains vast
Kevin's favorite resources
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Bloomberg
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CNBC
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The New York Times
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The Wall Street Journal
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The Washington Post
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The Economist
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Real Estate • Feb 14
Survey: Social media and home decor spending
A Moneywise survey finds social media shame often drives expensive housing decisions.
Real Estate • Feb 14
Survey: Social media and home decor spending
A Moneywise survey finds social media shame often drives expensive housing decisions.
Managing Money • Apr 18
Failing grade on financial literacy for students
Nearly 43% of Americans failed a National Financial Literacy Test, showing that financial literacy for college students is critical in 2024.
Managing Money • Apr 18
Failing grade on financial literacy for students
Nearly 43% of Americans failed a National Financial Literacy Test, showing that financial literacy for college students is critical in 2024.
Managing Money • Jun 08
How to check your credit score for free
Your credit score can have a big impact on your life.
Managing Money • Jun 08
How to check your credit score for free
Your credit score can have a big impact on your life.
Banking • May 12
5 types of bank accounts
Depending on your needs, the type of bank accounts you'll want may vary.
Banking • May 12
5 types of bank accounts
Depending on your needs, the type of bank accounts you'll want may vary.
Mortgages • May 10
Home renovations: unaffordable, unavoidable
Americans are buying with renos in mind, a Moneywise survey finds, despite the risk of costly mistakes and painful regrets.
Mortgages • May 10
Home renovations: unaffordable, unavoidable
Americans are buying with renos in mind, a Moneywise survey finds, despite the risk of costly mistakes and painful regrets.
Mortgages • Apr 28
How much do Americans know about buying a home?
Over half of respondents to a Moneywise survey flunked a quiz of common terms.
Mortgages • Apr 28
How much do Americans know about buying a home?
Over half of respondents to a Moneywise survey flunked a quiz of common terms.
Credit Cards • Mar 10
US credit scores hit new highs, but the gulf between states remains vast
Do you measure up to the average score in your state?
Credit Cards • Mar 10
US credit scores hit new highs, but the gulf between states remains vast
Do you measure up to the average score in your state?
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