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This video is a powerful reminder that how we teach matters just as much as what we teach. At Shark-Wise, we believe financial education should be practical, engaging, and built for real-life decision-making, not just another piece of content people scroll past. Technology can be a tool, but meaningful learning still requires focus, connection, and thoughtful […]
“Credit unions are the best kept secret… but they can’t afford to be.” I sat down with James Gagliano (CEO, Lanco Federal Credit Union and Founder, Sharkwise) for the latest episode on Bits & Banks! 25 years at big banks like Wells Fargo, then crossed over to the credit union side. His take on what […]
Lancaster Chamber Digital Article Series / Financial Wellness and Resilience By James Gagliano, Founder/Chief Strategy Officer – CUDE, DEEU Financial Resiliency and Housing Insecurity is headed in the wrong direction for families, children, and the elderly in Pennsylvania. Young adults are feeling this pressure exponentially. They are often the invisible “uncounted” population who live in their […]
BY Preston Fore January 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM EST Students at the University of Maryland are fighting to get to the top of Michael McMillan’s class waitlists. No, he’s not lecturing on a flashy new topic like artificial intelligence or Taylor Swift, he’s teaching personal finance—and students are more interested in the subject than ever. […]
Financial Resiliency and Housing Insecurity is headed in the wrong direction for families, children, and the elderly. Young adults are feeling this pressure as well. They are often the invisible “uncounted” population who live in their cars or on friend’s couches. We Must Do More.Financial literacy coupled with ACTIONABLE Steps and knowing one’s resources, is […]
Shark-Wise was honored to partner with the Salvation Army of West Chester this week to deliver curriculum to both clients and employees. We focused on three key areas of need: * Safeguarding oneself against Predatory Lending practices.* How to Navigate the Banking Industry to maximize your consumer power.* How to Create a personal budget that […]
Here are some pro tips to help you avoid scams and keep the good times going all season long. Watch out for: • Donation requests from unknown organizations. Research charities through official websites and make sure your donations are made through secure donation processes.• Emails or texts claiming suspiciously good deals, unusual account activity, or […]
The impact of financial stress on an individual’s mental and emotional health may seem obvious. However, the impact is also physical. This article shines a light on a global epidemic that is not covered in the news, is rarely prioritized, and has no pharmaceutical drug to address.
I want to take just a BRIEF MOMENT and I promise not to belabor this view. I have been hearing a tremendous amount of complaints by some who believe that Generation Z is “ too lazy, too sensitive, too entitled and self centered “.
Our DE Europe project presentations and Graduation ceremony was held at the Scottish Parliament. Thank you to our generous host!
Our program facilitators, mentors and fellow graduates definitely had fun along the way????! The Social Impact we can make by deploying just a fraction of the learnings shared, can be tangible and sustainable ~
