The mortgage process can be confusing at times, but at Pelican we strive to take the confusion out of buying a home. When purchasing a home, your lender may use a lot of terms that seem unfamiliar to you. By understanding these terms, it will allow you to make sure the loan you have is right for you. You’ll also …
10 Tips to Increase Your “Green” in the New Year
Side hustles and entrepreneurial ventures are great for earning money outside of your regular job, but there are other ways to increase your money in the new year! We’ve talked about mobile apps to help with financial resolutions on the blog previously, but I always say that there are more than just apps available to help you save money! Here …
How to Plan for Black Friday Shopping
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—if you’re a shopper, that is. Deals are all over the place from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, but how can you be prepared without spending too much money? I’m all about getting great deals, so I wanted to share my tips on planning for Black Friday shopping. Figure Out Your Budget I …
Oh, Baby: Preparing and Saving for Parenthood
It’s no secret that babies are expensive! Several years ago, my husband and I wanted to make sure we were financially ready for the responsibility of parenthood. At first it seemed like a very daunting task. We decided to tackle it a little at a time which made it easier than I had expected. I’ve heard people say that they …
Turned Down for What: How to Handle a Loan Application Denial
It’s pretty disappointing when you’ve applied for a loan or a credit card and you get the alarming news that you have been denied. You might be asking yourself, “Turned down? For what?” The good thing is that this is NOT the end of the world, and you have options to find out why your loan application was denied! What …
Dressing for Success on a Budget
Fashion is my way of escaping and diving into a world where the biggest hang-up is whether or not it’s okay to wear white pants after Labor Day (it’s totally fine by the way). I follow all of the big name designers and what they are creating. I also love keeping up my favorite fashion bloggers (Rachel Parcell, Lindsi Lane …