Managing Money Disaster

How to Manage Your Money During a Disaster

Life is full of twists and turns. Crisis situations like the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lead to uncertain times and unexpected changes. Unfortunately, these unexpected changes can be extremely challenging for our day-to-day lives. Here at Pelican, nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our members—mentally, physically, and financially. That’s why we offer the products and …

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Is It Worth It to Get a Debt Consolidation Loan?

Managing debt can be tricky, but the best way to handle debt is to avoid it and stop creating it! Since many people may already be beyond this point, let’s talk about a solution. My name is Lisa Knox-Fuller, and I’m a Nationally Certified Credit Counselor with Pelican. I’ve worked with individuals and families for over 20 years in making …

Budget Camping

Camping Trips on a Budget

Camping has always been something I’ve enjoyed doing. While it may not be the most luxurious of vacations, camping can be extremely fun and relaxing. As a kid, we would go on camping trips for the weekend to spend some quality time with family and wind down from the busy week that preceded. A weekend of sitting by the fire, …

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A Profound Impact: How Dale Carnegie Changed Pelican

Pelican State Credit Union proudly operates with a family-like culture. Team members care about one another to an extent that is not common in the average workplace—because Pelican IS NOT the average workplace! “How can we take our company to the next level?” questioned Pelican’s CEO Jeffrey K. Conrad. Even for a company already meeting its goals with a workplace …

What Documents are Needed to Buy a Home?

Applying for a mortgage loan can seem like an overwhelming experience. During the lending process, your lender will ask you for a lot of different documentation that you may not be familiar with in the beginning. Knowing what documents are needed beforehand will not only help your loan move forward more smoothly, but will also help your lender identify more …

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Jean Lafitte: Mystery of the Unfound Treasure

There’s mystery afoot! A treasured mystery, that is. Stories of hidden treasures have been told time and time again in children’s books, video games, shows, and movies—but what if they weren’t made up just for the sake of storytelling? What if these stories are factual? History suggests there is a possibility that hidden treasures—gold coins, doubloons, precious jewelry—are somewhere beneath …