How to balance your time as employee and parent-teacher

How to Balance Your Time as Employee and Parent-Teacher

With schools and workplaces being closed for the foreseeable future, parents in particular have been tasked with homeschooling their kids while also maintaining their work responsibilities. This new reality has created a huge challenge when it comes to managing your time during the work day. You want your kiddos to stay on track with their education, but you have a …

Spotlight On Randazzo's Italian Market

Spotlight On: Randazzo’s Italian Market

“From the hills of Italy, to the bayou country.” At Pelican, we appreciate local businesses that value excellence in what they offer as well as serving their community. We also appreciate good food. Whether it’s someone’s birthday, any holiday, and any occasion in between, food is involved. Every. Single. Time. In February 2020, some members of the Marketing team at …

educational resources for parents

Educational Resources Available to Parents Working From Home

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has led to many unprecedented precautions being taken by people all over the country. During this trying time, schools are temporarily closed, and several businesses are encouraging their employees to practice social distancing. If you’re a parent, this likely means that you’re working from home while the little ones are home from school. How on Earth …

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 …

budget crawfish boils

Crawfish Boils on a Budget

When the temperature finally starts getting back into the 70s, leaves are turning green, and king cakes are filling grocery store shelves, you can bet that many Louisianians are getting excited. These indications can only mean one thing. But wait, what is that one thing? Baseball season? Mardi Gras? Comfortable weather? While “all of the above” is a perfectly acceptable …

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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 …