Debt is a fact of life for many people, and it can have a profound impact on their financial well-being. Understanding your debt and taking steps to manage it can be life-changing. In order to maintain proper financial health, it’s vital to keep track of all the debt that you’re currently holding onto so that… Read More
5th Annual EGE Sustainability and the Next Generation Workforce Conference
5th Annual EGE Sustainability and the Next Generation Workforce Conference March 7, 2023 Sponsored by Con Edison, Deutsche Bank, and UFT The W!se Institute’s Engineered Green Economics (EGE “edge”) conference works to advance sustainability education, address the concerns of young people today and help cultivate the next generation of workers. The 2023 Conference will focus… Read More
Wells Fargo Foundation Supports W!se Financial Literacy and W!se Institute Programs
Media Contact: Samantha Spina | 212-421-2700 | sspina@wise-ny.org New York, NY – Working in Support of Education (W!se) is pleased to announce it has received a generous $75,000 grant from Wells Fargo Foundation to support the Financial Literacy Certification program and the W!se Institute in the 2022-23 school year. “Our longstanding partnership with Wells Fargo… Read More
T. Rowe Price Foundation Supports Working in Support of Education (W!se)
Media Contact: Samantha Spina | 212-421-2700 | sspina@wise-ny.org New York, NY – Working in Support of Education (W!se) is pleased to announce it has received a generous grant from T. Rowe Price Foundation to support its educational programs. W!se’s mission is to improve economic mobility through financial literacy & college and career readiness. Among the… Read More
“Diminishing Stigma of LGBTQ+ Student Mental Health” Places First at QLI Awards
NEW YORK, N.Y.– On Tuesday, June 7, Working in Support of Education (W!se) held the 27th Annual Quality of Life INNOVATIONS (QLI) Awards Ceremony at PwC on Madison Ave, New York City. High school students from the five boroughs participated in developing innovative solutions to quality of life issues in their communities with eight teams… Read More
How to Improve Your Financial Literacy in 2022 (Guest Post by Stephen Rozo)
In a world where more than half of Americans don’t have enough savings to cover a $1,000 emergency, it’s more important than ever to improve your financial literacy. Financial literacy means having the proper knowledge about your money, credit, and debt management to make financially responsible decisions. Unfortunately, many people do not have a strong… Read More
7 Tips to Prevent Financial Constraints on Paying Your Student Debt (Guest Post by Tim Setterfield)
In recent years, the cost of higher education has been rising at an alarming rate. As a result, more and more students are taking out loans to cover the costs of tuition and fees. While loans can be a valuable tool for financing your education, they can also create financial constraints if not appropriately managed…. Read More
How Much Does It Cost to File Bankruptcy? 5 Things to Know (Guest Post by Ben Tejes of Ascend Finance)
Have you recently experienced financial hardship? Are you trying to understand the cost of filing for bankruptcy? If so, you aren’t alone! Bankruptcy is a heavy decision, and knowing just how much it can cost is something you will want to consider before moving forward. We know how important it is to have all the… Read More
Five Smart Ways on How to Finance a Car (Guest Post by Tim Setterfield)
Apart from a house, a car can be one of the most expensive things you’ll buy. The ideal situation in purchasing a vehicle is paying for it upfront and driving away with it fully paid and without debt. However, this scenario might not be feasible for many people, with statistics showing that 69% percent of… Read More
TENTH ANNIVERSARY: 100 BEST W!SE HIGH SCHOOLS TEACHING PERSONAL FINANCE
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