We want to help Louisiana make better financial decisions. We will give you financial life hacks, money saving tips, tricks and plans to get you and your family on the right track.
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 …
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 …
When you hear the word “library” what do you think? Chances are you probably thought of rows and rows of dusty old books. Alright, maybe an older lady telling you to quiet down, too. These are just overplayed library stereotypes, sure, but most people think that’s all their library has to offer. I bet you didn’t know that there are …
Food is expensive. To feed a family of four, you’re looking at a monthly grocery bill of $400 at bare minimum, which is a huge chunk of your monthly budget (and it doesn’t include restaurants either). If you’re looking to save money on your grocery bill, you can try off-brand shopping, couponing and, a personal favorite of mine, gardening. If …
Are you trying to build up your savings, but can’t seem to set the money aside? We know that feeling! Let us be honest with you: some of us used to be terrible at saving money. We knew we had to save for the future and knew the importance of having that extra money there for those unforeseeable circumstances, but …
