New York, NY – April 26, 2022 Working in Support of Education (W!se), a national nonprofit, celebrated the 10th anniversary of its ranking, the “100 Best W!se High Schools Teaching Personal Finance” during a virtual ceremony sponsored by Voya Financial®. The first place distinction was given to Academies of West Memphis in West Memphis, Arkansas…. Read More
Chapter 7 Means Test – 3 Helpful Things To Know (Guest Post by Ben Tejes of Ascend Finance)
You may have experienced a stressful event and are now considering bankruptcy. Unfortunately, you may have looked at the government website covering means testing and got even more confused. The Chapter 7 means test is confusing. You can see there are 6 Chapter 7 means test forms, and one of those forms is nine pages… Read More
W!se Launches Financial Literacy App!
Dear Friends, I am thrilled to announce the launch of the W!se Financially Literacy app to enhance our Financial Literacy Certification program! This newly developed resource is a cloud-based mobile app with an updated database of practice test questions that enables students from schools participating in the Certification program to take practice tests and quizzes… Read More
Why It’s Important to Understand the Cost of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy (Guest Post by Ben Tejes of Ascend Finance)
Understanding Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be confusing to individuals looking for debt relief. Another confusing topic is the cost of bankruptcy. The cost of filing bankruptcy is one of the most common reasons why people do not meet with a bankruptcy lawyer. Unfortunately, the concern about cost keeps many people from discovering… Read More
Debt-Free Living: 5 Things to Start Immediately for a Debt-Free Life (Guest Post by Aatish Khanna of Money Club)
Living debt-free life may seem practically impossible as most adults have debts in some form or the other – either a home loan, car loan or credit card balance. The good news is that living debt-free is possible, and many people have done it or are close to living debt-free. What do these people do… Read More
What Happens to Your Financial Accounts in Bankruptcy? (Guest Post by Lyle Solomon of Oak View Law Group)
Let’s admit, it is essential to understand bankruptcy basics as it could be one of your legal lifelines. It is true, especially if you have debt payments to receive or are drowning in loans or debts. Though filing a bankruptcy petition or seeking legal assistance is your right, legal proceedings may have more to them,… Read More
7 TIPS FOR MAINTAINING A HIGH CREDIT SCORE (Guest Post by Gabby Baglino of BrytSoftware.com)
Do you want to apply for a loan? One of the most important things you need to take care of is your credit score. A good credit score is crucial to a successful financial future. With a positive score, you can expect to get more job opportunities, receive the best rate credit cards, or qualify… Read More
My Journey in Paying Off 125K of Student Loans in 3 Years (Guest Post by Romario Nicholas)
Hi, I’m Romario Nicholas. I’m an immigrant from Jamaica. A first generation 2x college graduate (BS, MHRM). And now I am student loan debt free. In this article, I hope to serve as a source of strength and encouragement to those who are from similar backgrounds and who are going through their own student loan… Read More
The Differences Between Chapter 7 Bankruptcy And Chapter 13 Bankruptcy (Guest Post by Ben Tejes of Ascend Finance)
The Differences Between Chapter 7 Bankruptcy And Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Many people seek the legal debt relief option of bankruptcy each year. Anyone may need to file bankruptcy including Dave Ramsey, the personal finance guru. One question I get all the time is, “Which is better, Chapter 7 or Chapter 13?”. While I would… Read More
Financial Literacy Ambassador Awards Announced
Financial Literacy Ambassador Awards Announced New York, NY – August 25, 2021 Working in Support of Education (W!se), a national educational nonprofit, announced the five 2021 Financial Literacy Ambassadors today during a virtual ceremony. High school students who passed the Wise Financial Literacy Certification Test with a score of 95% or better and interested in… Read More