The promise of a new year reminds me of the possible tax refund coming in February and what it can do for my current financial situation. It’s important to plan for what’s coming in the new year and beyond. I plan on following the “Shrink, Spend, Save“ plan to help me meet my financial goals this year and …
Spotlight On: Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival
As an Alabama native, I’ve always considered myself fairly “outdoorsy”. I grew up hunting and fishing, just like a lot of southern kids, but in adulthood, I embraced my inner “millennial” and strayed away from a lot of those things I grew up doing. But every January for the last three years, I’ve gone down to Cameron Parish for the …
Easy Home Workouts—No Gym Required!
New year, new you! If you’re like me, you probably have plenty of personal goals you want to set for yourself for the year. Whether it’s financial New Year’s resolutions, changing eating habits or trying to get back in shape, we all have something we want to attain for ourselves. What do you do if you want to save money …
10 Blockbuster Movies Filmed in Louisiana
Louisiana’s known around the country as “Hollywood South,” and for good reason too. Movie studios flock here to use our locations for the great tax credits they get and for the beautiful streets, cities and landscapes that set the scene for some of the countries’ most memorable movie moments. There have been lots of popular movies filmed in Louisiana. Take …
4 Reasons to Get Your Next Loan from a Credit Union
Have you ever considered getting a loan from a credit union? If not, there’s no better time than now. When you need money, who should you turn to, and who’s going to charge you less to borrow the money you need? Before you go into the nearest bank to get financed, we’ve got four really great reasons to get a …
8 Mobile Apps to Boost Your Financial New Year’s Resolutions
While we’re still rounding off the craziness of last year, I thought it’d be a great idea to start thinking about what my financial goals are moving forward. How will I be able to reach those goals, and are there any mobile apps that can boost my financial new year’s resolutions? I’m just going to lay it out there: I have …