So, it’s come down to this: The holidays are right around the corner, and you’ve got presents to get. It happens to all of us at some point. Don’t fret! There are still ways for you to save money on last-minute gift shopping! Maybe you’ve been busy at work or things have been kind of tight. You might be freaking …
Giving Donations as Gifts: Is it the Right Choice?
Have you ever thought about giving a donation as a gift? I’ll be honest with you, it never really crossed my mind until recently. It’s hard to shop for other people. Sometimes you just don’t know if someone already has that perfect gift you’ve found for them. Now that deals are around every corner on the internet, people prefer to …
The Shared Branch Network: Use Credit Unions from Anywhere
Time and again we hear people ask “Can you use credit unions from anywhere?” You probably hear about banks being everywhere and assume that since credit unions aren’t “big banks,” you have limited access to your funds. We’re here to tell you that that’s simply not true. Most of this comes from the widespread issue of people relaying misinformation about …
19 Real Haunted Places in Louisiana Sure to Scare You
Voodoo queens, headless ghosts, war heroes and singing spirits occupy buildings across the state of Louisiana. Forget those “spooky” haunted houses that rely on jump scares from people in rubber masks. Make your way to one of these real haunted places in Louisiana for a real fright. 1. Bentley Hotel in Alexandria, Louisiana The Bentley Hotel is a classic hotel …
Student Debt: Here’s How and Why You Should be Planning for It
Student debt is a really touchy subject—even for me. I remember my first year of college. Fresh out of high school, I had a small part-time job at a pizza place, and had these really big ideas for changing the world and being a billionaire thanks to my college education! I thought was going to ace every test and, most …
4 Creative Fundraising Ideas You Need to Try
Let’s be honest, there’s nothing fun about bringing a bag of clothes to a thrift store and dropping it off. There’s no grand event. There’s just you reluctantly parting with clothes that you love but never seem to have a reason to wear. It’s like a fashion funeral—you’re not smiling as you toss a majority of your wardrobe into a …