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Whether you’re just starting your career or you’re more of a seasoned professional, any time is a good time to start financially planning for your future. As a Credit Counselor here at Pelican State Credit Union, one area I educate our members on frequently is retirement. Retirement may seem far away to some of us, making it seem less urgent …
Birthdays are always a great reason to get together with loved ones—no matter how young or old! As a parent or guardian, it’s natural to want to make your child’s birthday as special and memorable as possible. When you think back on your birthday parties when you were young, what do you remember most? Do you remember the elaborate, expensive …
When we hear the word relationship, we often think of it in terms of our connection to other people. We’re constantly striving to build healthy and positive relationships with our family, spouses, friends, and coworkers. Many people don’t realize that they have a relationship with money, and sometimes it isn’t a healthy relationship! Financial wellness includes having a healthy relationship …
The holiday season is a special time of the year where we look forward to enjoying the company of friends and family and annual traditions! It’s also known as a time of giving, which means heading into this season without a spending plan can put stress on your finances! We love to create a magical atmosphere in our homes and …
I don’t think my kids would have guessed that I spent some of my day in Lake Charles, Louisiana, standing in line with customers who were waiting for their meat to be cut fresh and packaged for them on the spot. My family (and coworkers) may say I’m a picky eater, but I am a meat eater. If you’re a …
The muffaletta, sometimes spelled “muffuletta,” is a New Orleans staple and has called the Crescent City home for more than 100 years. Sicilian immigrant Salvatore Lupo created the muffaletta in 1906 at the Central Grocery, an Italian-style deli located in New Orleans’ famous French Quarter. The traditional muffaletta sandwich consists of olive mix, genoa salami, ham, mortadella, and provolone and …
