Louisiana's family, fun, and finance blog.
Did you know Pelican was originally chartered as the Department of Hospitals Credit Union? That’s right! Our main membership served the employees of Louisiana charity hospitals, mental health centers and state office personnel. We have since expanded to add several different industries to our field of membership but continue to serve many hospital employees around the state. There is even …
It’s no secret that babies are expensive! Several years ago, my husband and I wanted to make sure we were financially ready for the responsibility of parenthood. At first it seemed like a very daunting task. We decided to tackle it a little at a time which made it easier than I had expected. I’ve heard people say that they …
Here in the great state of Louisiana, our residents take pride in where they are from. The culture in the Pelican State is like no other, and a large portion of that culture revolves around two things: food and sports. Our love of sports is unmatched. Sports serve as a form of community, bringing people together no matter their external …
It’s pretty disappointing when you’ve applied for a loan or a credit card and you get the alarming news that you have been denied. You might be asking yourself, “Turned down? For what?” The good thing is that this is NOT the end of the world, and you have options to find out why your loan application was denied! What …
We all know summertime in Louisiana is hotter than hot, and staying cool is a must. When the heat is on, and the sweat is flowing, there’s no other treat that soothes the summertime soul quite like a snowball! It doesn’t matter if it’s spelled snowball, sno-ball or even the super Louisiana spelling of sneaux-ball, there are lots of great …
Being from the South, one of the hardest things for anyone to do is budget for food. There’s something great about cooking delicious meals that everyone enjoys eating. Food really brings everyone together, especially down here! Having to budget for creating all of your favorite meals is something that doesn’t sit well with anyone, especially when it ends up being …
