William Koblensky Varela
William Koblensky Varela
Staff ReporterWilliam Koblensky Varela is a Staff Reporter at Wise who has worked as a journalist for seven years covering finance, local news, politics, legal issues and the environment.
William Koblensky Varela is a Staff Reporter at Wise who has worked as a journalist for seven years covering finance, local news, politics, legal issues and the environment.
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Real Estate • Apr 11
Amazon sold out of this $19k tiny home. Good deal?
How big a bargain is a small house, really?
Real Estate • Apr 11
Amazon sold out of this $19k tiny home. Good deal?
How big a bargain is a small house, really?
Taxes • Feb 05
Married women suffer from lower wages due to taxes
Plus some changes to come in 2025.
Taxes • Feb 05
Married women suffer from lower wages due to taxes
Plus some changes to come in 2025.
Life • Jan 27
2025’s hottest careers: Secure, smart and caring
Finance guys are not the most sought-after.
Life • Jan 27
2025’s hottest careers: Secure, smart and caring
Finance guys are not the most sought-after.
Life • Jan 23
Workplace “cheating” is on the rise — 95% of Gen Z and millennial workers say sleeping on the job, sneaking vacation time and using AI at work is perfectly acceptable
Young workers these days are cutting all sorts of corners in the workplace.
Life • Jan 23
Workplace “cheating” is on the rise — 95% of Gen Z and millennial workers say sleeping on the job, sneaking vacation time and using AI at work is perfectly acceptable
Young workers these days are cutting all sorts of corners in the workplace.
Managing Money • Jan 22
43% of Americans can’t define a 401(k)
The survey reveals surprising gaps in financial knowledge and the reasons why so many delay tackling their financial goals.
Managing Money • Jan 22
43% of Americans can’t define a 401(k)
The survey reveals surprising gaps in financial knowledge and the reasons why so many delay tackling their financial goals.
Life • Jan 22
Reddit user had their airline booking disappear
Sometimes triple checking your booking isn’t overkill.
Life • Jan 22
Reddit user had their airline booking disappear
Sometimes triple checking your booking isn’t overkill.
Managing Money • Jan 21
U.S. man with $170K in tax debt mulls bankruptcy
While this is a tricky situation, there are tools that can help dig this man out of debt.
Managing Money • Jan 21
U.S. man with $170K in tax debt mulls bankruptcy
While this is a tricky situation, there are tools that can help dig this man out of debt.
News • Jan 19
Michigan woman, 84, scammed out of $40K
One study shows becoming financially literate early on may be your best defense.
News • Jan 19
Michigan woman, 84, scammed out of $40K
One study shows becoming financially literate early on may be your best defense.
Managing Money • Jan 19
Why no-spend resolutions often fail
Financial diets aren’t practical, but education is according to one TikToker and financial experts.
Managing Money • Jan 19
Why no-spend resolutions often fail
Financial diets aren’t practical, but education is according to one TikToker and financial experts.
Real Estate • Jan 17
Blake Corum got into real estate with his dad
He started building an empire before he was drafted into the league.
Real Estate • Jan 17
Blake Corum got into real estate with his dad
He started building an empire before he was drafted into the league.
News • Jan 10
Rob Schneider blasts State Farm over wildfires
Between 2020 and 2022, insurers canceled 2.8 million home coverage policies in the state
News • Jan 10
Rob Schneider blasts State Farm over wildfires
Between 2020 and 2022, insurers canceled 2.8 million home coverage policies in the state
News • Jan 06
Boeing CEO scorches employees for infighting
Toxic office culture can have real-world consequences.
News • Jan 06
Boeing CEO scorches employees for infighting
Toxic office culture can have real-world consequences.
Managing Money • Jan 02
A third of Americans struggle to pay utility bills
The average electricity bill increased by $5 from 2023 to 2024.
Managing Money • Jan 02
A third of Americans struggle to pay utility bills
The average electricity bill increased by $5 from 2023 to 2024.
News • Dec 28
Biden Administration puts $5 cap on overdraft fees
The banks are vowing to fight the decision.
News • Dec 28
Biden Administration puts $5 cap on overdraft fees
The banks are vowing to fight the decision.
Employment • Dec 26
Gen Z blames poor mental health for job struggles
Multiple studies show zoomers suffer from worse mental health than other generations.
Employment • Dec 26
Gen Z blames poor mental health for job struggles
Multiple studies show zoomers suffer from worse mental health than other generations.
Life • Dec 23
Protecting yourself from a 'throning' relationship
A quick rundown on Gen Z's latest viral dating trend, and how to protect yourself from being taken advantage of
Life • Dec 23
Protecting yourself from a 'throning' relationship
A quick rundown on Gen Z's latest viral dating trend, and how to protect yourself from being taken advantage of
Managing Money • Dec 19
CFPB warns against refinancing student loans
There are other ways to get relief.
Managing Money • Dec 19
CFPB warns against refinancing student loans
There are other ways to get relief.
Banking • Dec 13
Illinois man had to drive 11 hours for his $25K
He was given starter checks for a checkless account.
Banking • Dec 13
Illinois man had to drive 11 hours for his $25K
He was given starter checks for a checkless account.
Life • Nov 25
Why young men are less active in the workforce
These men are also more likely to still live with their parents.
Life • Nov 25
Why young men are less active in the workforce
These men are also more likely to still live with their parents.
Managing Money • Nov 19
Reddit user won't share inheritance with wife
He may not have to now, but things could look different if the marriage ends.
Managing Money • Nov 19
Reddit user won't share inheritance with wife
He may not have to now, but things could look different if the marriage ends.
News • Nov 13
TikToker out $10K from confusing car rental terms
‘Unlimited’ is more of a figure of speech.
News • Nov 13
TikToker out $10K from confusing car rental terms
‘Unlimited’ is more of a figure of speech.
Managing Money • Nov 12
French man gets $50M betting on Trump election win
A major payday can come with challenges.
Managing Money • Nov 12
French man gets $50M betting on Trump election win
A major payday can come with challenges.
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