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So you thought after paying tuition and all of your fees for the semester that you were done spending money. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. You may have forgotten about the pretty huge expense that is your textbooks. College textbook prices have skyrocketed in the past few years, and it can seem pretty difficult to find a way to afford …
The mortgage process can be confusing at times, but at Pelican we strive to take the confusion out of buying a home. When purchasing a home, your lender may use a lot of terms that seem unfamiliar to you. By understanding these terms, it will allow you to make sure the loan you have is right for you. You’ll also …
It has been beyond a pleasure for us to write this blog for all of you to read weekly. In 2018, we reached a huge milestone—100,000 reads on all of our blog posts—and we’re floored! When we first started Pelican State of Mind, we wanted to create a place that our members can visit to learn about subjects that we’re …
Side hustles and entrepreneurial ventures are great for earning money outside of your regular job, but there are other ways to increase your money in the new year! We’ve talked about mobile apps to help with financial resolutions on the blog previously, but I always say that there are more than just apps available to help you save money! Here …
Throughout the year, Pelican’s Beak Squad hosts numerous events to raise money for our charity of the year. At a recent meeting, one of our Beak Squad members suggested that we change up our usual crockpot cook-off, and host a Gumbo and Chili Cook-off instead! The idea sounded mouth-watering, and the Beak Squad members loved it! I mean, it’s definitely …
As a Marketing Specialist focused on community event planning, the connections formed during the entire process are some of my favorite benefits. Many of the events I work on take place in different parts of the state, giving me the chance to build relationships with vendors and Pelican State Credit Union branch teams. One area that I’ve worked with a …
