Martin Dasko
Martin has been helping Millennials make sense of their finances without missing out on life since 2008. He started his financial writing career as a business major at Ryerson when he realized that there was so much school didn't teach us about managing money. Once Martin earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree, he focused on helping young people manage their finances by creating content about paying off debt, investing for the future, and making more money through side hustles. Martin has been featured in the New York Times, The Toronto Star, and has been quoted by many other major publications on financial topics. Martin covers topics ranging from investing in real estate to building your credit score without letting life pass you by. He has been writing for highly-ranked personal finance websites for over a decade.
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- @studenomics
- linkedin.com/in/martin-dasko-981a745
Publications
- GOBankingRates486 articles
- yahoo.com2 articles
- Zing! blog by Quicken Loans
- LendingTree
Writes Most On
5 Reasons House Down Payments Are Still High (Even as the Market Shifts Toward Buyers)19 Apr—GOBankingRates©Shutterstock.com Commitment to Our Readers According to a recent report from Realtor.com, the highest down payments in history were made in 2024, reaching an average of 14.4% as a share of the home’s purchase price and a median down payment of $29,900. This annual figure was up from 14.2% and $27,200 in 2023. It’s worth pointing out that the median down payment amount in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $30,250. Per Redfin data, the median home sale price went up 6.3% annually in December to...
5 Tips for Introverts To Climb the Career Ladder and Build Wealth17 Apr—GOBankingRatesCommitment to Our Readers Recent research from Resume Genius highlighted the best jobs for introverts. Radiologists were at the top of the list, with a median annual salary of $353,960 and 31,960 jobs available. The report noted that introverts may naturally look for roles that allow for independent working environments, deep focus and creative problem-solving. GOBankingRates consulted career experts to find tips for introverts on succeeding in their careers and building wealth. Plan Ahead in...
7 Cheap Places Gen Z Will Move to in 2025, According to Real Estate Experts13 Apr—GOBankingRatestraveler1116 / Getty Images/iStockphoto Commitment to Our Readers According to research compiled by StorageCafe based on recently available data, Gen Z accounted for almost 30% of all state-to-state relocation in 2023, with around 2.2 million members of the generation moving to a different state. The research pointed out how younger generations are looking for better career opportunities, affordable housing options and new experiences when deciding where to live. According to real estate...
Make Money With AI — 5 Resources To Learn How5 Apr—GOBankingRatesKeeproll / iStock.com Learning how to use AI-powered tools effectively can help you make more money at your current job by becoming more valuable. You can also use these tools to bring in cash on the side. According to Resume Now, 48% of employees want AI training for their jobs, as many are worried about the potential impact of the new tools that have been coming out. The 2025 AI Disruption Report revealed that 89% of workers have concerns about their job security, with 43% noting that they...
How the Wealthy Donate, According to Bank of America — And Why That Matters To You21 Apr—GOBankingRates©iStock.com Commitment to Our Readers According to a recent study conducted by the Bank of America Private Bank, 91% of wealthy individuals had made a charitable contribution in the past year. The survey included over 1,000 respondents over the age of 21 with a minimum of $3 million in assets to review the philanthropic trends of high-net-worth individuals. While you may feel that this topic doesn’t impact you unless you’re wealthy, it turns out that how rich people donate can directly affect...
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