We’ve all seen the commercials and the countless companies on the side of the highway offering “Cash NOW,” “Cash 4 Le$$” and other variations of phrases for payday loans. You can find them in any town in America. Payday loan companies give people instant access to cash with a higher-than-normal interest rate with a short term. Well, there’s more to …
Can I Afford a New Car?
I’ll never forget my first car. It was a 2003 Green Kia Sportage. It didn’t drive very well, but it got me where I needed to go. I’d take it everywhere, keep it super clean and always made sure to keep up with the maintenance. I always told myself that I’d get a brand new car one day. Well, that …
7 FREE Library Services That You’re Wasting Money On
When you hear the word “library” what do you think? Chances are you probably thought of rows and rows of dusty old books. Alright, maybe an older lady telling you to quiet down, too. These are just overplayed library stereotypes, sure, but most people think that’s all their library has to offer. I bet you didn’t know that there are …
Spotlight On: Trafficking Hope in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
One of our favorite things to do is give back to charity. Each year, Pelican team members choose a Charity of the Year to focus all of our giving efforts on. Our employee volunteer and fundraising committee, Beak Squad, works together to find fun, creative ways to donate to charity at Pelican – stuff like bake-off competitions, painting nights and …
Flood Zone Changes in Central, Louisiana – Are You Affected?
Update: According to FloodSmart.gov, there is typically a 30-day waiting period from the date of purchase before your insurance policy goes into effect. For any insurance changes due to the map revisions, there is only a one day waiting period. As long as you did not cancel your flood insurance, which is not recommended, and you were in an affected …
Trust Me, Kickball Isn’t Just for Kids
Every Monday in the spring and fall, I clock out for the day and switch out my marketing shoes for a pair of cleats. Cleats that I got on sale, of course. I have a borderline obsession with working. There is not much that can pull me away from work at Pelican State Credit Union – there’s my husband (he’ll tell …