New York, NY – April 27, 2020 Working in Support of Education (W!se), a national educational nonprofit, announced the 2020 ranking of the “100 Best W!se High Schools Teaching Personal Finance” today during a virtual ceremony sponsored by Voya Financial®. Hurley High School in Virginia earned first place. The High School for Math, Science &… Read More
How to React to Your Finances in COVID 19 (Guest Post by Shiv Nanda of MoneyTap)
Owing to the global lock-down, the stock markets have plummeted, workers have been forced to stay home from work, schools have shut, and many small businesses face financial problems due to the uncertainty the pandemic has brought about. In such times, it is only natural to have significant financial concerns. There are some smart financial… Read More
Increase your financial confidence with the right money actions! (Guest Post by Andy Masaki)
Only earning money, can never make you stable financially. We are talking of the financial confidence, and the sense of financial security that you have to build, so as to gain enough control of your finances, and see it grow for the real good. In this post, we are spreading out a few money actions,… Read More
Private Loans Are Another Option For College Students (Guest Post by LendEDU)
Have you exhausted all of your scholarship, grant, and federal student loan options, but still need help paying for college? A private student loan may be right for you. You can compare interest rates, repayment terms, and eligibility requirements of the best private student loan companies below. Having a good credit score or a creditworthy… Read More
Are We Looking at the End of Cable TV? (Guest Post from Dave Parsons of Cablecompare)
Long gone are the days of most movie rental storefronts, like the well-known Blockbuster company. Replaced largely by lower priced, self service machines such as Redbox, there has been an evolution in how people rent movies. The same seems to be so for cable TV providers. With so many consumers “cord cutting”, it seems that… Read More
Factors To Consider When Refinancing Your Student Loans (Guest Post from LendEDU)
If you are eligible for a lower interest rate than what you are currently paying on your student loans, refinancing usually makes sense as long as you aren’t dependent on federal benefits such as income-driven repayment plans and student loan forgiveness. LendEDU provides free resources, including a calculator, to help students and young professionals determine… Read More
Paying Yourself First as a Small Business Owner (Guest Post by Careful Cents)
As technology grows and evolves, the workplace seems to be following suit. While there are still many traditional jobs to be had, the popularity of small businesses, freelancers, digital nomads, and other non-traditional professions is truly on the rise. As with any new job venture, though, there are often questions associated with the process and… Read More
Surveying America’s Millennial Homeowners (Guest Post by LendEDU)
Part one of LendEDU’s two-part millennial & mortgages study examined trends amongst current millennial homeowners, and found that this generation often pays for PMI, in addition to leaving little wiggle room to meet monthly mortgage payments. See the full survey results and observations here: Millennials & Mortgages. Read More
W!se Celebrates 20 Years of Impact
June 20, 2019 Working in Support of Education Celebrates 20 Years of Impact The leading educational nonprofit will celebrate with a gala at the historic New York Stock Exchange Honorees will include top executives from the NYSE, PwC US, BNY Mellon|Pershing and McGraw-Hill Education Media Contact: Mary Jo Rohrer; mjrohrer@wise-ny.org | 212-421-2700 June 20, 2019,… Read More
Working in Support of Education (W!se) Partners with Deutsche Bank for Hackathon
Media Contact: Mary Jo Rohrer | 212-421-2700 | mjrohrer@wise-ny.org Working in Support of Education (W!se) Partners with Deutsche Bank for Hackathon New York, NY, Working in Support of Education (W!se) is pleased to partner with Deutsche Bank on the development of a mobile app primarily for students in W!se’s Financial Literacy Certification program. More than… Read More