Meet Reginald Ducote, an 8-year member of the Pelican financial family and retired teamster. You might remember Reginald from our What’s Your Story video, where he shared his story about financing his truck. Reginald also has another story to tell; this one is about his daughter Hannah. Reginald understood the importance of saving money for his daughter’s future, so he …
5 Things You NEED to Do in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria is located in Rapides Parish right in the heart of Louisiana. They’ve even taken that name to heart, adopting their central location as the city’s slogan, The Heart of Louisiana. Beyond being known for their important historical and cultural significance to Central Louisiana, the city is also well-known for their ability to put on a good time! We’ve gathered …
How to Save Quick Money in College
Student debt is the highest it’s ever been in the history of the world, topping over $1.3 trillion dollars in 2016. That’s right—1.3 TRILLION DOLLARS. Student debt is currently growing at a rate of almost $3,000 per second. So what does that look like? One trillion is an absolutely ridiculous number to look at. Just stop looking at it; you’ll just …
The Benefits of Thrift Store Shopping
When I was younger, I’d save up my allowance until the next trip to our local thrift store. I found that I could get way more books, movies and games by saving up until I went to St. Vincent de Paul, Goodwill or any of the other local thrift stores with my grandparents. I’d come out with tons of new …
Furnishing Your House on a Budget
So you’ve got yourself a new place or you’re looking to give your home a mini makeover, but you don’t have the biggest budget. No problem! There are plenty of ways to spruce up or furnish your house without emptying your wallet! Getting that “dream house” look doesn’t have to come with the “dream house” cost. Having a budget can …
Are EMV Chip Cards as Safe as Companies Claim?
When I think about someone stealing my money, I normally think about it in terms of actual cash. I never really think about someone stealing my debit or credit card, and I rarely think about someone stealing my information without ever seeing a physical card. It’s never on my mind because it’s convenient to use my debit or credit card, …
