How to Change Your Money Mindset

Changing Your Money Mindset

When we hear the word relationship, we often think of it in terms of our connection to other people. We’re constantly striving to build healthy and positive relationships with our family, spouses, friends, and coworkers. Many people don’t realize that they have a relationship with money, and sometimes it isn’t a healthy relationship! Financial wellness includes having a healthy relationship …

Is a Meal Delivery Service Right for You?

Let’s face it: we all lead busy lives! We have professional and social obligations to manage, our kids have hectic schedules, and chores around the house can pile up. These responsibilities leave little time for things like meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking. On some weekends, I’d rather spend my extra time with friends and family than taking the time …

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Shopping for Makeup on a Budget

If you’re a makeup enthusiast like me, it’s easy to blow your entire month’s budget on the newest makeup products on the market. There’s just something about opening an eyeshadow palette the day after you get it or getting a compliment on that new nude lipstick that just makes life seem a little sweeter. If you’re looking for ways to …

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Student Loan Deferment: Everything You Need to Know

As a credit counselor here at Pelican, one of the topics I help members with the most is student loan debt and how to manage it. According to a report by Forbes, there are 45 million borrowers in the U.S. who collectively owe nearly $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. Yes—TRILLION! The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act …

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How to Save Money on Holiday Photos

Around the holidays, we start to think about family and all the incredible memories that we’ve created over the years. The best way to capture memories that families can cherish forever is through photography! Photography has been a passion of mine ever since my first class at LSU in 2012 (you can see my work on Facebook at facebook.com/LHPhotographyandDesigns). When …

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How to Make the Most Out of Your Holiday Vacation Budget

Work hard, travel hard. That’s my motto. Some say it’s important to “relax,” but I’m not a fan of slowing down. Even during the holidays, you can find me traveling or planning my next big adventure. I’m not one to sit around the tree drinking hot cocoa during the holidays. A lot of times, I find myself escaping the traditional …