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Victoria Vesovski

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Victoria Vesovski is a Toronto-based staff reporter at Moneywise covering personal finance, lifestyle and trending news. She holds degrees from the University of Toronto and New York University, and her work has appeared on platforms including Yahoo Finance, MSN Money and Apple News.

Her work has been recognized through fellowships from the National Endowment for Financial Education and The Commonwealth Fund. Whether she's reporting on real estate investments or the financial implications of modern relationships, Victoria approaches each story with curiosity, empathy and a dedication to storytelling. Away from her desk, you'll likely find her listening to Lana Del Rey, reading a romance novel or surrounding herself with animals.

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Selling your car online could leave you open to a new kind of scam, one that uses a bit of engine oil and a lot of deception to drive down your car’s value.

Auto • Nov 02

California sheriff issues warning about ‘oil-in-the-engine’ car-buying scam — how it works and what to watch out for

By Victoria Vesovski
Exterior view of Haney's Trucking and Tow, a towing company in Kansas City, MO.

Auto • Jul 02

Kansas City woman wins $7.1M in landmark illegal towing case — what you should know about predatory towing

By Victoria Vesovski
Tiktoker Julia Lutz talking about her experience installing a cart part on her own.

Auto • Jun 03

This woman was quoted $500 to fix her car’s sun visor — so she got a $50 part from Amazon and did it herself

By Victoria Vesovski
Couple looking at their credit card statements online

Credit Cards • Feb 25

This couple has 42 credit cards — they want to cut down but worry about credit scores. Here’s what they should do

By Victoria Vesovski
Frustrated man at computer

Credit Cards • Jan 09

‘No one has figured out how to hack the system’: This Texas engineer spent 5 years trying to get an 850 credit score. But does improving your score really impact your financial health?

By Victoria Vesovski
A photo of Scott Galloway

Employment • Sep 05

Scott Galloway warns chasing a raise with every job switch could backfire — especially for older workers

By Victoria Vesovski
A photo of a woman at a Women's March

Employment • Aug 22

AI jobs advertise $177,000 salaries — more than double non-AI roles — yet women land just 26% of hires

By Victoria Vesovski
A sad-looking woman stares out her rainy window

Employment • Jun 22

Most Americans get just 1 to 5 days off after losing a loved one. Is your employer doing enough to support you?

By Victoria Vesovski
Donald Trump

Loans • Dec 31

As Trump takes 2 hard swings at Americans with student loan debt, some are discovering a surprising way out

By Victoria Vesovski
The Trump administration and AFT reached a deal to restart student loan forgiveness.

Loans • Oct 23

The White House is fast-tracking student debt relief for millions of American borrowers — how to see if you qualify

By Victoria Vesovski
The next family dinner might be more awkward than usual.

Loans • Jun 05

He borrowed $20K from his brother — then crashed the car he bought instead of going to law school

By Victoria Vesovski
A young woman with older woman

Real Estate • Aug 05

Gen Zers are moving into retirement communities — and finding not only cheap rent but ‘family away from home’

By Victoria Vesovski
A father shares a moment with his adult daughter.

Real Estate • May 31

A typical household can't afford 75% of homes, so more parents are buying houses for their kids — with strings attached

By Victoria Vesovski
Woman arrested after filing fake multimillion-dollar liens on Los Angeles homes. Here’s how it affected owners.

Real Estate • Mar 10

Woman arrested after filing fake multimillion-dollar liens against Los Angeles homes that can hamper sales

By Victoria Vesovski
Scott Galloway urges men to balance anti-aging spending and retirement spending.

Retirement • Mar 03

US men tired of ‘looking mediocre’ are now driving the anti-aging industry. Here’s what worries Scott Galloway

By Victoria Vesovski
One Maryland family shares how living together helped them avoid $70,000 a year in assisted living costs.

Retirement • Feb 21

Assisted living costs about $70K a year. One Maryland family says living together helps them offset expenses

By Victoria Vesovski
When a retired teacher was mistakenly declared dead, her pension stopped but her bills didn’t.

Retirement • Jan 30

94-year-old retired teacher declared dead by mistake, loses California pension and faces mounting bills

By Victoria Vesovski
Zohran Mamdani’s 9.5% property tax plan could raise costs for NYC homeowners by hundreds annually.

Taxes • Feb 19

NYC homeowners could pay $600 more per year under Mamdani’s new tax plan. Who’s most vulnerable (and what to know about property tax appeals)?

By Victoria Vesovski
Virginia drivers say their car taxes are rising faster than the value of their vehicles.

Taxes • Dec 07

Virginia man warns US drivers after county values 3.5-year-old van at $42,200, far above its real worth

By Victoria Vesovski
You could be missing out on $1,400 — and the deadline to claim it is days away.

Taxes • Apr 10

Last chance to claim $1,400 stimulus: IRS sets Tax Day deadline for 2021 refunds

By Victoria Vesovski
couple and newman

News • Sep 12

Texas wannabe influencers who stole millions from victims in home build fraud going to jail, ordered to pay back $2.8M

By Victoria Vesovski
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and fellow Democratic leaders hold a media availability at the U.S. Capitol on December 18, 2025.

News • Sep 11

Peter Schiff warns Democrats will leverage midterm wins to push Trump into signing massive spending bills

By Victoria Vesovski
Zeihan

News • Sep 10

Peter Zeihan claims the US will lose its strategic oil reserve no matter what happens in Iran

By Victoria Vesovski
Achieving your dreams shouldn’t put you in the poor house.

Mortgages • Oct 04

Morgan Housel says homeownership is still the American dream — but it’s also the root of our ‘biggest social problems’

By Victoria Vesovski
Peter Schiff says there's a fortune hiding in small coins. There's just one problem.

Investing • 25102 views

Peter Schiff says the 7.76 cents of metal inside every nickel makes it a better bet than U.S. Treasuries

By Victoria Vesovski
Margot Robbie

Investing • Jul 27

The 'sexy math' behind Reformation's Big Short-style pitch to Wall Street on its $1 billion IPO

By Victoria Vesovski
Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO, IBM Corporation speaks during the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit.

Investing • Jul 14

IBM just had its worst day on the market in decades — and the CEO blames a spending shift he didn't see coming

By Victoria Vesovski
Suze Orman speaks at a press conference at the National Press Club.

Banking • Jun 23

Suze Orman says women can earn up to thousands more a year by 'doing essentially nothing' — but many are missing out

By Victoria Vesovski
Couple on the phone with their insurance company after a roof leak.

Insurance • Aug 23

Home insurers pocket $8.8M a day in investment income when claims are delayed, new analysis finds

By Victoria Vesovski
Frustrated seniors looking at a computer.

Insurance • Jul 09

A $3.60 monthly premium he never knew about got a 74-year-old kicked off his Medicare drug plan

By Victoria Vesovski
Image of man being interviewed beside an image of pruned trees

Insurance • Apr 05

California man pruned 5 trees for his insurer — then got slapped with a crushing $50,000 fine. Who’s at fault?

By Victoria Vesovski
Jhalesa Seymour is the millionaire founder of Salt.xo.

Managing Money • Sep 06

Jhalesa Seymour started a soap business with $67 in college — it's now done over $16 million in sales

By Victoria Vesovski
opa werner

Managing Money • Aug 27

He's 89, has 200K TikTok followers and gets paid to trash products — is being a ‘grandfluencer’ a legit side hustle?

By Victoria Vesovski
Happy young woman enjoying the canola fields while traveling to Luoping County in China

Managing Money • Aug 21

She lives with her parents and travels the world while saving for her future — why moving home can be a smart money move

By Victoria Vesovski
Looking at the other's bank balance has become a key part of dating.

Life • 20h ago

American singles now expect partners to earn six figures, with women setting the bar at $172,000 a year

By Victoria Vesovski
Couples often split expenses these days. But is this too far?

Life • 20h ago

A well-paid fiancé won't cover a $900 engagement ring without going 'sharesies' — and experts aren't impressed

By Victoria Vesovski
Upset couple argue over a phone at the breakfast table.

Life • Aug 24

You absolutely should fight about money in your family while you still can — how to clash over cash the right way

By Victoria Vesovski
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Looking at the other's bank balance has become a key part of dating.

Life • 20h ago

American singles now expect partners to earn six figures, with women setting the bar at $172,000 a year

According to a Northwestern Mutual study, millennials ages 30 to 45 think $160,000 is the ideal income for love.

By Victoria Vesovski
Couples often split expenses these days. But is this too far?

Life • 20h ago

A well-paid fiancé won't cover a $900 engagement ring without going 'sharesies' — and experts aren't impressed

Many couples are splitting expenses these days, even while married. But is this a bridge too far?

By Victoria Vesovski
couple and newman

News • Sep 12

Texas wannabe influencers who stole millions from victims in home build fraud going to jail, ordered to pay back $2.8M

A Texas couple pleaded guilty to running a fake home-renovation business that defrauded over 40 families out of millions — spending the money on Amazon and cosmetic surgery instead.

By Victoria Vesovski
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and fellow Democratic leaders hold a media availability at the U.S. Capitol on December 18, 2025.

News • Sep 11

Peter Schiff warns Democrats will leverage midterm wins to push Trump into signing massive spending bills

Higher federal debt isn’t just the government’s problem — it also affects your money.

By Victoria Vesovski
Zeihan

News • Sep 10

Peter Zeihan claims the US will lose its strategic oil reserve no matter what happens in Iran

Peter Zeihan warns America's 50-year-old Strategic Petroleum Reserve is breaking down from decades of use. Experts push back on that specific claim, but agree on a related risk: aging infrastructure.

By Victoria Vesovski
Peter Schiff says there's a fortune hiding in small coins. There's just one problem.

Investing • 25102 views

Peter Schiff says the 7.76 cents of metal inside every nickel makes it a better bet than U.S. Treasuries

The economist says the copper and nickel the coins are made of are especially valuable right now — but there’s a catch.

By Victoria Vesovski
Jhalesa Seymour is the millionaire founder of Salt.xo.

Managing Money • Sep 06

Jhalesa Seymour started a soap business with $67 in college — it's now done over $16 million in sales

The founder has one lesson that applies to anyone trying to manage a growing portfolio.

By Victoria Vesovski
taylor swift and travis kelce

News • Sep 05

Travis Kelce bought a $5.35 million mansion in this Ohio village — and locals are already preparing for Taylor Swift

The lakefront village near his hometown of Cleveland has quietly become a magnet for celebrities. Now residents are hoping Taylor Swift will make regular appearances too.

By Victoria Vesovski
A photo of Scott Galloway

Employment • Sep 05

Scott Galloway warns chasing a raise with every job switch could backfire — especially for older workers

In a recent podcast episode, Scott Galloway said workers are often overpaid, despite feeling like they are underpaid.

By Victoria Vesovski
On the left, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and on the right, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.

News • Sep 03

US commerce boss Howard Lutnick says he trusts Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei again: ‘They’ve done what we asked’

While Lutnick appears to be embracing Anthropic, the U.S. Defense Department still considers the company to be a "supply-chain risk."

By Victoria Vesovski
trump coin

News • Sep 02

The $1 coin with Trump’s face on it is here — and it's already making history

A new $1 coin featuring Trump's portrait is now on sale, timed to America's 250th anniversary — with 250,000 special "July 4th" versions randomly mixed into the rolls.

By Victoria Vesovski
mike rowe

News • Sep 02

22-year-old weapons tycoon tells Mike Rowe why he hired his mom — 'the most interesting dynamic I've ever seen'

Ethan Thornton runs a $1.8 billion defense-tech startup — and his mother works for him as communications director.

By Victoria Vesovski
Taylor Swift donated $50K to help a Connecticut family get back on their feet.

News • Aug 31

Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to mom facing mounting medical bills after she was hit by a car saving teens on I-95

Ashley Taunton pushed a teenager out of the way. An oncoming car struck her instead.

By Victoria Vesovski
Funny tuxedo kitten looking curious at camera.

News • Aug 30

Man steals kitten from Maryland pet store, then walks into a PNC Bank with her to rob it. ‘You can’t make this stuff up'

Interest in adopting Magnolia surged after the incident. The kitten has now found a new home.

By Victoria Vesovski
Workers at a Waymo depot in Austin, Texas.

News • Aug 28

Former Lyft drivers in Nashville are cleaning Waymo robotaxis — and say they prefer it to driving

Former Lyft drivers are finding new work maintaining the self-driving cars that could reshape the gig economy.

By Victoria Vesovski
Nantucket, Massachusetts

News • Aug 28

Nantucket's $1.6 million median home price makes it the most expensive town in America, per LendingTree

Scarcity and scenery are driving prices into the stratosphere — from island shorelines to ski slopes.

By Victoria Vesovski
Late-night work sessions used to help entry-level bankers get a foot in the door.

News • Aug 27

Goldman Sachs exec says AI is eroding bankers' ability to think — and junior hiring data backs him up

Employment among young workers in AI-exposed industries has tanked in the last few years, prompting worries about how they can learn on the job.

By Victoria Vesovski
opa werner

Managing Money • Aug 27

He's 89, has 200K TikTok followers and gets paid to trash products — is being a ‘grandfluencer’ a legit side hustle?

Werner Kalecinski found unexpected fame — and income — reviewing Gen Z trends on TikTok, part of a growing wave of "grandfluencers."

By Victoria Vesovski
Demand for humanoid robots like this one is expected to explode in the next few years.

News • Aug 26

Goldman Sachs warns the U.S. needs 500,000 more energy workers by 2030 as 41% of the workforce nears retirement

Electricians, engineers and construction workers are retiring en masse just as demand for them surges.

By Victoria Vesovski
Upset couple argue over a phone at the breakfast table.

Life • Aug 24

You absolutely should fight about money in your family while you still can — how to clash over cash the right way

“Avoidance doesn't eliminate financial conflict.”

By Victoria Vesovski
Couple on the phone with their insurance company after a roof leak.

Insurance • Aug 23

Home insurers pocket $8.8M a day in investment income when claims are delayed, new analysis finds

Some insurers can earn millions while claims remain unpaid and homeowners shoulder the cost of waiting.

By Victoria Vesovski
Woman holding weight loss drugs.

News • Aug 23

Harvard study links GLP-1 weight loss to a 27-point employment jump for women — experts explain why the bias runs deep

GLP-1 research is exposing an uncomfortable truth about how appearance bias can shape women’s careers.

By Victoria Vesovski
A photo of a woman at a Women's March

Employment • Aug 22

AI jobs advertise $177,000 salaries — more than double non-AI roles — yet women land just 26% of hires

Artificial intelligence (AI) jobs are largely male-dominated. Women accounted for just 26% of hires into jobs requiring AI skills in 2025, widening the gender pay gap.

By Victoria Vesovski
Happy young woman enjoying the canola fields while traveling to Luoping County in China

Managing Money • Aug 21

She lives with her parents and travels the world while saving for her future — why moving home can be a smart money move

For some Gen Zers, moving back home is looking less like a failure to launch and more like a financial strategy.

By Victoria Vesovski
Bill Ackman

News • Aug 21

Bill Ackman builds $400M lab after daughter's brain hemorrhage — how to protect your family if you're not a billionaire

After his daughter's brain hemorrhage, billionaire Bill Ackman is pouring $400 million into brain research. For everyday families facing a medical emergency, the more pressing fight is often with insurance.

By Victoria Vesovski

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