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Kelley Keehn

About the author

Kelley Keehn is a financial literacy advocate, speaker, and media personality on a mission to "Make Canadians Feel Good About Money." She’s the founder of Money Wise Workplaces and the bestselling author of 11 books including Talk Money To Me and Rich Girl, Broker Girl. Kelley is the financial educator for The Marilyn Denis Show, and Global National’s The Morning Show, and was the host of Burn My Mortgage on the W Network. She’s served on numerous government committees and has made thousands of media appearances around the globe.  

Highlights

  • Bestselling author of 11 books
  • The financial educator on The Marilyn Denis Show and Global National’s The Morning Show 
  • Served on numerous government committees  

Expertise

  • Women and finance
  • Credit and debt
  • Financial preparedness
  • Fraud & identity theft protection

Latest articles by Kelley

Security and Fraud

Fraud to look out for in 2025

Stay ahead of fraud in 2025 with insights on AI-driven scams, seasonal fraud, and practical tips to protect yourself and your family from evolving threats.
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Security and Fraud

Learn to recognize investment fraud

Discover key warning signs of investment fraud and how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
Illustration of a Canadian 100 dollar bill wearing a masquerade-style mask.

Security and Fraud

Scams and AI: the new fraud frontier

Learn how AI scams can deceive individuals with deepfakes and phishing, and discover practical tips to protect yourself.
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Save

How to build an emergency fund

An emergency fund can safeguard you from unexpected expenses and provide some peace of mind during difficult financial times.
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Spend

How to switch banks and start saving on fees

Explore how to switch banks seamlessly. With Tangerine, you can save on fees and enjoy the use of convenient tools.
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Save

Loud budgeting breaks down money taboos

At last! A trend that can give us the confidence to speak up about money and turn some of our cultural norms upside down.
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Security and Fraud

Fraud to look out for in 2024

We delve into six types of scams, with tips on how to stay safe.
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Save

The 52-week challenge: Supercharge your savings this year

The 52-week money challenge is a simple — even fun — way to boost your savings.
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Invest

Common investment mistakes

As you think about building wealth, you'll want to avoid these common investing mistakes.

Borrow

Should I get a variable or fixed rate mortgage

We’re back to the age-old lending debate. A comparison of fixed vs. variable rate mortgages.

Money and Life

How I switched banks

I've collected a few too many bank accounts over the years. So, I decided to consolidate all of my various accounts into two simple ones: chequing and savings with a new bank. Here's how the process unfolded.
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Borrow

Managing your debt in difficult times

Stressed about debt? You’re not alone, but the good news is there are steps you can take right now to put yourself on firmer ground.
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Save

How to save money each month

Wondering how to accumulate savings monthly? Here are 19 tips to help.

Money and Life

How to turn your side gig into a career

Follow these tips to help turn your passion into a reality.
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Borrow

5 tips to get your credit score back up

Your credit score controls more of your life than you may realize. Here’s how you can find out your score and improve it or keep it healthy.

Security and Fraud

Why fraud can impact anyone at any age

No matter what your age is, you'll want to be on the lookout for fraud and scams to take your hard-earned money.
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Money and Life

Lost your job? Worried about layoffs? Here are 6 ways to prepare

There are ways to make you stand out during your next search so your next gig won't be so far off in the future.
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Security and Fraud

Job scams know the red flags

According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, there’s a wave of fraudulent employment scams that are currently targeting Canadians or promising jobs in our country. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Money and Life

How The GIST brought a new audience and female perspective to professional sports

In the world of sports, it's easy for women to feel like outsiders. Check out this article to learn about how the GIST brought a new audience and female perspective to professional sports.
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Security and Fraud

Are you scam savvy? Take our quiz

Would you consider yourself fraud smart? Are you fraud savvy enough to know when a scammer is trying to take advantage of you? Take our quiz and find out!

Security and Fraud

Fraud to look out for in 2023

You work hard for your money, and we want to help you protect it. Learn how to spot common fraud scams in Canada and avoid falling prey to scammers.
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Money and Life

Your side gig starter pack

How to start and manage your side hustle.
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Security and Fraud

Travel and leisure fraud is on the rise here is how to protect yourself

Just as provinces and travel plans are opening up, fraudsters are buzzing around like mosquitos. Learn how to swat them down flat so they don’t ruin your much deserved getaways and entertainment plans this season.
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Spend

The new budget rules for travel

Explore budget travel tips for vacations amidst rising inflation, including “staycation” tax incentives and cost-saving strategies for a family trip.

Spend

What happens if you miss a credit card payment?

If you’ve missed a credit card payment, what can you do to get back on track? Lifelines are available, so seek them out if you need help.

Money and Life

Teaching kids about bank accounts

Parents want to talk to their young kids about money, but they don't know where to start. Here's the Four Account system and how it builds as your child matures.
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Security and Fraud

Protecting yourself against fraud

Here are proactive ways you can protect yourself against fraud, such as identity alert, fraud warning, credit and debit alerts.