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Welcome to Jungle Talk! Check out these money management articles written by your peers and the Credit-Wise Cats. Click on “Submit Your Article” on the left for a chance to be featured here.

Meet Erika who learned a tough lesson about the importance of tracking where your money goes. Let her tell you how to never fear an empty bank account again.

Credit History - What a Mystery!

Meet Anita. She and her family moved to Arizona from London and were denied credit because they did not have a credit history. Read her story and learn tips to begin building your credit history today.

You’ve Got to Be Kidding Me!!!

Emergencies never happen when it’s convenient for you. Let Christina tell you how important it is to create a spending plan to prepare for unexpected expenses.

Cha-Ching Goes Your Savings!

Looking for some tips and tricks for saving some extra cash? Read how Anita pinches small amounts of money frequently to save!

Cha-Ching! Your Savings Keeps on Ringing!

Read Cha-Ching part two and Anita will tell you how saving is easier than you might think!

Debit Cards 101

Have questions about debit cards? Christina has some some answers for you.

No Problems with Debit Cards...Just Kidding!

There are some things that you still need to watch out for when you’re using your debit card.

Christina explains some negatives to using a debit card in this two-part series on debit cards.

Is Avoiding Junk Food Healthy for Your Wallet?

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Congratulations to Peter Vesely! His article, “Is avoiding junk food healthy for your wallet?” was chosen for the Jungle Talk Article Writing Contest. Read his article to learn about eating healthy and not breaking your wallet.

Costly Food, Yummy Savings!

We all love food, but many of us tend to spend a wee bit too much money on it. Find out how Meghana still eats what she likes while still saving money!

Don’t Be a Revolver; Be a Deadbeat!

Jungle Talk April Winner

Congratulations to Lexi Moreno on being selected this month’s Jungle Talk Winner. Her article “Don’t Be a Revolver; Be a Deadbeat” puts a fun spin on credit card lingo and how to avoid interest payments on credit cards.

1+2=3! It Really Adds Up!

Have you ever wondered where all of your money is going? Christina Gage has! Her article “1+2=3! It Really Adds Up!” is a great reminder of how important it is to budget your money. Check out her article to learn different ways to successfully track your spending habits!

Choose Your Category!! (Budgeting Your Money Pt.2)

Now that you understand the need for budgeting, you can start tracking your money. In her article “Choose Your Category!!” Christina Gage breaks down all of her expenses to better understand her needs and wants. Check it out and create your own spending categories!

My Future? My Goals!?

Jungle Talk May winner

Congratulations to this month’s Jungle Talk Winner, Gus Goldberg! His article “My Future? My Goals!?” can help you create and achieve a SMART goal!

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Don’t Be a Revolver; Be a Deadbeat!

Congratulations to Lexi Moreno on being selected this month’s Jungle Talk Winner. Her article “Don’t Be a Revolver; Be a Deadbeat” puts a fun spin on credit card lingo and how to avoid interest payments on credit cards.

Topic(s): Credit Cards

Student Editor: Alexandria Moreno
My Future? My Goals!?

Congratulations to this month’s Jungle Talk Winner, Gus Goldberg! His article “My Future? My Goals!?” can help you create and achieve a SMART goal!

Topic(s): Goals

Student Editor: Gus Goldberg
Choose Your Category!! (Budgeting Your Money Pt.2)

Now that you understand the need for budgeting, you can start tracking your money. In her article “Choose Your Category!!” Christina Gage breaks down all of her expenses to better understand her needs and wants. Check it out and create your own spending categories!

Topic(s): Spending Plans

Student Editor: Christina Gage
Costly Food, Yummy Savings!

We all love food, but many of us tend to spend a wee bit too much money on it. Find out how Meghana still eats what she likes while still saving money!

Topic(s): Funds

Student Editor: Meghana Gorur
1+2=3! It Really Adds Up!

Have you ever wondered where all of your money is going? Christina Gage has! Her article “1+2=3! It Really Adds Up!” is a great reminder of how important it is to budget your money. Check out her article to learn different ways to successfully track your spending habits!

Topic(s): Spending Plans

Student Editor: Christina Gage
Is Avoiding Junk Food Healthy for Your Wallet?

Congratulations to Peter Vesely! His article, “Is avoiding junk food healthy for your wallet?” was chosen for the Jungle Talk Article Writing Contest. Read his article to learn about eating healthy and not breaking your wallet.

Topic(s): Options

Student Editor: Peter Vesely
The Credit Card Safety Manual

Want to know how to keep your credit card and credit card information safe?

Topic(s): Identity Theft, Credit Cards
No Problems with Debit Cards...Just Kidding!

There are some things that you still need to watch out for when you’re using your debit card.

Christina explains some negatives to using a debit card in this two-part series on debit cards.

Topic(s): Depository Institutions

Student Editor: Christina Gage
Debit Cards 101

Have questions about debit cards? Christina has some some answers for you.

Topic(s): Depository Institutions

Student Editor: Christina Gage
Airport Security Training Manual: PREVENT Identity Theft

How can you prevent identity theft? Act like an airport security employee, of course!

Topic(s): Identity Theft