Check the kitchen cabinets of any house in the South, and you’re almost certain to find a red and green can with a little man on it: Tony Chachere’s. This creole seasoning is more than just a kitchen staple down here too—it’s a way of life. We inject it into turkeys, marinate steaks with it, and sprinkle it on just …
Why I Love Working at Pelican State Credit Union
Want to know what it’s like working at Pelican? Each member of the Pelican family has a story about their favorite moment. We asked members of our Pelican family their favorite things about working at Pelican, and here’s what they had to say. Courtney Guy I became a Pelican employee seven years ago, at the age of 23, when I wasn’t …
How Much Does a Destination Wedding Cost?
The first thing that comes to mind when people hear “destination wedding” is usually the word “expensive.” You see pictures online of the beautiful beaches, rolling hills or grand castles and think about how much money you’d have to pay just to have that wedding at your dream destination. But just how much does a destination wedding cost? The truth …
Student Debt: Here’s How and Why You Should be Planning for It
Student debt is a really touchy subject—even for me. I remember my first year of college. Fresh out of high school, I had a small part-time job at a pizza place, and had these really big ideas for changing the world and being a billionaire thanks to my college education! I thought was going to ace every test and, most …
Denham Springs Free Kids Bike Race Recap
“You cannot let him ride that bike in public,” said my husband Wes. Our 3-year-old son had hit a growth spurt and suddenly looked like a clown on his tiny red tricycle. After enduring a heavy guilt trip, I gave my blessing for Wes to take Parker to Academy Sports to buy a new bike at 8 pm (bedtime) the …
Pelican Member Moment: Reginald Ducote
Meet Reginald Ducote, an 8-year member of the Pelican financial family and retired teamster. You might remember Reginald from our What’s Your Story video, where he shared his story about financing his truck. Reginald also has another story to tell; this one is about his daughter Hannah. Reginald understood the importance of saving money for his daughter’s future, so he …