Managing money in a changing economy is difficult for everyone. Whether you have $5 in your account or $5,000 it’s important to manage your money, so it doesn’t manage you. As inflation rises and prices soar, so does our stress and anxiety about paying bills and putting food on the table. To help ease these concerns, we can take control …
Make the Most Out of Your Tax Refund This Year—Shrink, Spend, SAVE!
The promise of a new year reminds me of the possible tax refund coming in February and what it can do for my current financial situation.  It’s important to plan for what’s coming in the new year and beyond.  I plan on following the “Shrink, Spend, Save“ plan to help me meet my financial goals this year and …
Budgeting for Rebuilding
This year’s flood affected everyone in the greater Baton Rouge area in some way. The Pelican team and our members (even if their homes didn’t flood) were out demoing homes, collecting and distributing supplies and spreading the love of community to everyone they met. But, what do you do when all the help is gone? When we all have to …