Financial Steps to Take When You've Been Laid Off

Financial Steps to Take When You've Been Laid Off

Being laid off from work is extremely stressful. While some employers provide advance notice, this isn’t always the case. If you haven’t created a plan or you don’t have an emergency fund to fall back on, figuring out how to pay the bills can become worrisome. We’ve compiled a list of financial steps to take in the event of such ...

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Best Money Saving Apps to Increase Your Savings

One resolution that we should all have capitalized, underlined, and in bold at the top of our lists? Save more money! The thought of handling finances might bring some eye rolls and images of endless Excel sheets, but we’re here to show you that saving money doesn’t have to be a headache. Check out some of these apps that can ...

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Prom on a Budget

Prom is a tradition that many generations of high schoolers experience. It’s one of the last nights that many students get to spend with friends and classmates as high schoolers. As a parent or guardian, you want this night to be memorable for your teen. It's easy to lose sight of all the costs associated with this event while getting ...

The History of Cajuns in Louisiana

The History of Cajuns in Louisiana

Undoubtedly, as sure as the as the cicada is to sing in the summer, Cajun culture is synonymous with Louisiana. Restaurants as near as Texas and far as London promising to serve authentic Louisiana food, lure hungry diners in with phrases like Cajun cuisine. They trap curious foodies with names like Pelican State, Plaquemine Lock, and Ninth Ward London. However, ...

10 Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts

10 Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts

The new year is thirty-three days in and with the turn of the month comes a day dreaded by the heartbroken and awaited by the devoted—Valentine’s Day. No need to worry! Although the day is met with both ire and delight, one matter stands true—it doesn’t have to break the bank. We’ve got you covered on budget-friendly gifts that you ...

Blue background with coins and the tite Entrepreneurship for Teens

Entrepreneurship for Teens

So, you’re thinking about starting your own business, but the world of entrepreneurship seems to be solely dominated by people well into adulthood. A few facts stand true in journey of ambitious elf-starters and business owners. You don’t have to be an adult, and it places you in an industry of independently-minded thinkers. One of the greatest advantages of entrepreneurship? ...