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Have you thought about how your healthcare costs might change as you age? There are many important financial decisions that will impact your retirement and healthcare planning. Let’s talk about how you can start planning now. Step 1: Plan for Retirement The first thing you should do when planning for healthcare as you age is decide when to stop working. …
Today, people are highly susceptible to having their financial health drastically impacted by fraud. Even if you or someone you know hasn’t personally been a victim of fraud, it’s important to know how you can protect yourself from it. More often than not, people don’t realize they’ve been a victim of fraud or a scam until it’s too late. We’ve …
The word “light” is a term that is universally seen as a symbol of optimism. Its context in literature often represents knowledge and resolve where there is otherwise uncertainty. It illuminates the end of the troubling tunnel that we may find ourselves traveling through. Light is the figurative sun that eliminates darkness with positivity and peace. What if I told …
As a Nationally Certified Credit Counselor here at Pelican, I believe that children are never too young to learn about finances. Proper money management is one of the most important lessons you can teach children because it sets a solid foundation for their future financial success. The best place to start when teaching your children about finances is by opening …
Here at Pelican, we pride ourselves on being able to support our communities and local businesses. Optimize Energy Generation Services (EGS) is one of hundreds of businesses around Louisiana that take advantage of all the incredible benefits that come with being a Pelican Partner. One of the guiding principles of this Pelican Partner is being committed to excellence in the …
You may have read our blog post about the History of Cajun Mardi Gras and the Chicken Chase, but there’s another Louisiana tradition that you might find even more interesting. Yep—you read the title correctly. Let’s find out more about the egg-stremely competitive and beloved tradition known as egg pocking! What exactly is egg pocking? Egg pocking is a game …
