Managing Money Disaster

How to Manage Your Money During a Disaster

Life is full of twists and turns. Crisis situations like the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lead to uncertain times and unexpected changes. Unfortunately, these unexpected changes can be extremely challenging for our day-to-day lives. Here at Pelican, nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our members—mentally, physically, and financially. That’s why we offer the products and …

budget crawfish boils

Crawfish Boils on a Budget

When the temperature finally starts getting back into the 70s, leaves are turning green, and king cakes are filling grocery store shelves, you can bet that many Louisianians are getting excited. These indications can only mean one thing. But wait, what is that one thing? Baseball season? Mardi Gras? Comfortable weather? While “all of the above” is a perfectly acceptable …

#AskPelican Season 3 Recap

#AskPelican Season 3 Recap

Where does the time go? We have now wrapped up three seasons of #AskPelican, and the appreciation we have for our readers, subscribers, and viewers can’t be overstated. This series of videos and blogs is made possible by you! The #AskPelican series has become a hit since its launch in 2017. The questions our team members answer are sent in …

Dale Carnegie Pelican

A Profound Impact: How Dale Carnegie Changed Pelican

Pelican State Credit Union proudly operates with a family-like culture. Team members care about one another to an extent that is not common in the average workplace—because Pelican IS NOT the average workplace! “How can we take our company to the next level?” questioned Pelican’s CEO Jeffrey K. Conrad. Even for a company already meeting its goals with a workplace …

Mortgage Representative

Day in the Life of a Mortgage Representative: Angela Welch

The mortgage department at Pelican State Credit Union is a team of mortgage professionals ready to discuss your home financing options. They take the time to figure out the best option for your individual situation. Pelican’s mortgage team strives for excellent member service to give you the best home buying experience possible.  Financing for a home isn’t just what Pelican’s …

Deciding between renting or owning

Renting vs Owning: What’s Best for You?

Let’s face it—none of us are made of money. We don’t have a money tree in the back yard that we can simply go pick from when we’d like to buy something. While those things would be really cool, the reality is that we have budgets to stick to and have to carefully plan for life’s expenses. We all eventually …