For most people, the “B” word, budget, usually suggests strict adherence to spending a designated amount of money on a monthly basis. In other cases, being on a budget represents a sacrificial lifestyle. In either case, maintaining a budget is viewed as rigid and simply boring. It’s regarded as a spending lifestyle that has no spontaneity or planned fun in …
Life at Pelican | Pelican Family Reunion
Ask anyone at Pelican what it’s like to work here, and they’ll tell you it’s like being a part of one big, happy family. From bridal showers to family support, Pelican’s workplace culture has been and will remain a family-focused atmosphere. We believe that by having a team dedicated to putting the utmost care into the quality of our team …
How to Save Money on Last-Minute Holiday Shopping
So, it’s come down to this: The holidays are right around the corner, and you’ve got presents to get. It happens to all of us at some point. Don’t fret! There are still ways for you to save money on last-minute gift shopping! Maybe you’ve been busy at work or things have been kind of tight. You might be freaking …
Life at Pelican | Getting Married
It’s true what they say—the Pelican State Credit Union culture reminds everyone of one big, happy family. When someone’s life changes at Pelican, everyone in the company becomes a part of it. I recently got married, and I couldn’t imagine any other company treating my marriage the same way my Pelican family did. Every summer, I take at least one …
Spotlight On: Evergreen Life Services in Shreveport, Louisiana
Every once in a while, a business comes along that is doing something extraordinary for the community. Evergreen Life Services is one of those businesses. Evergreen serves, provides for and champions individuals with disabilities. Their strong set of core values set the stage for the unique services they provide. Evergreen helps include people with disabilities in their home communities by …
What to Expect From Pelican State of Mind in 2019
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 …