Louisiana's family, fun, and finance blog.
In August 2020, history was made when First Castle Federal Credit Union merged with Pelican State Credit Union. The merger added three new Pelican branch locations in Covington, Slidell, and New Orleans, and welcomed 5,000 new members to its financial family. The two credit unions could not be more excited for what the future holds and being able to further …
Pelican is thrilled to continue to honor the young minds of tomorrow through its Team Pelican Scholarship Award program. Since 2008, this program has awarded the bright, service-driven high school graduates in the communities we serve by helping them with their college expenses. This year, 90 high school students across the state of Louisiana sent in applications, and a volunteer …
Have you ever wondered whether or not it’s even worth it to make your own homemade laundry detergent? We definitely have. In fact, a couple of years ago I wrote a blog post with a homemade laundry detergent recipe that I used all the time. Since that time, my wife and I have switched over to another laundry detergent after …
Chicken wings. One of America’s favorite foods. No, really! The National Chicken Council projected Americans to eat 1.4 billion chicken wings during Super Bowl LIV weekend. That’s a lot of chicken. Super Bowl weekend or not, wings are great any time of the year and one of our favorite things to eat here at Pelican. If you’re ever in the …
Pictures have been a part of our culture for centuries and continue to help record history. The selfie, though, has quickly become the most popular type of photo to capture. Selfies are for all ages and can be extremely fun to take, but taking the perfect selfie requires some strategy. My name is Brandon Foster and I’m a Business Development …
Video games were a staple in my home when I was growing up. I loved the gaming experience, whether it was learning to play Madden with my dad or mashing buttons to try and beat my brothers in games like Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat. As I’ve grown, so has my gaming experience. There have been innovations like online gaming, …
