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 …
Benefits of Joining a Credit Union
Here’s a question we get a lot: what are the benefits of joining a credit union over a bank? Honestly, we could talk about this for hours, but we won’t do that to you today! Below, we’ve outlined some of our members’ favorite benefits (in no particular order). Check out these credit union benefits and decide for yourself if credit …
What is #AskPelican – Season 1 Recap
We recently finished the first round (or season) of many upcoming episodes of #AskPelican. In Season 1, we received lots of great questions, and Pelican’s Nationally Certified Credit Counselor Heike Reagan answered them for you! What is #AskPelican? You ask the questions, and our experts provide honest, real answers. We post new #AskPelican videos every other week, usually on Monday …
Tips for the Trade-In: Making the Most of Your Used Vehicle
When it comes to buying a vehicle when you already own one, there are always decisions to be made regarding your current vehicle. Our partners at Enterprise Car Sales helped us answer some frequently asked questions by those looking to trade in their vehicle: Can I trade in a vehicle if I still owe on it? The short answer: yes, …
What is a Christmas Club Account?
Picture it: Louisiana, December 1. You’re scrambling to save money for Christmas presents, and you’re worried that you don’t have enough in your savings account to get everything you need to buy. If you’re pulling from your monthly allotted budgets, money will end up being a little tight for your family until January so that you can get your shopping …
How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent
Since I’ve become more diligent with budgeting and saving money, I’ve been much more creative with how I spend my hard-earned cash. Where I used to spend money going out to eat, I now make it a goal and a date night with my wife to recreate the dish we’re craving at home. I’ve recently been trying out new ways …