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Out With the Old: Selling Your Gently Worn Clothes Online

Soon, it’ll be the time of the year when that familiar itch of “out with the old and in with the new” becomes ever more present. Yes, spring cleaning. As you think about how much clearer your head will be as you declutter, remember to think about all the benefits of clearing things out. So, before throwing away that magenta, chiffon dress …

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Myth, Legend, and History: The Casket Girls of New Orleans

The early years of the French colony, La Nouvelle Orleans, were tough, fraught with disease, and a particularly humid climate that few Frenchmen were accustomed to. The men who lived in the colony made careers out of exploring, fur trapping, and trading, an industry that found booming success in the 18th century. Among all this, something was missing. Something that …

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Finance the Future: Saving for Your Child’s College Fund

Did you know the average cost to secure a solid jump start in your sweet baby’s future at a public 4-year college is roughly $20,000 per year? The yearly cost quickly totals about $100,000 or more in guaranteed future expenses.  Kids are expensive, yes! But they are also single-handedly the best investment towards your legacy. Therefore, saving for their future …

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How Personal Credit Affects Small Businesses

The decision to start your own business is exciting, but learning about the ins and outs of running one can get complicated. The best part? Understanding how personal credit affects your business is simple! HOW PERSONAL CREDIT AFFECTS BUSINESS It’s a common misconception that business owners only need to focus on building business credit without having a good personal credit …

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Is Buying Now and Paying Later Worth It?

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” Companies such as Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna, Pay in 4, Uplift, and Zip are taking a unique spin on this famous quote. These platforms lead the charge on the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) model. They allow you to purchase electronics, concert tickets, clothing, groceries, airline tickets, …

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Opportunity Knocked, Pelican Answered

What would you do if someone offered you the opportunity of a lifetime? Would you take it? Pelican State Credit Union and Lake Charles pastors Charles and Tiffany White answered with a resounding YES when they received the opportunity to appear on the PBS series “Opportunity Knock$.” JAMIE STRAYER DEVELOPS “OPPORTUNITY KNOCK$” “Opportunity Knock$” comes at a time when more …