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 …
Teaching Children the Importance of Saving
It’s extremely important to get started on the path to financial success when you’re younger. That’s why we love visiting our local schools and teaching kids financial wellness—we know we’re making a positive impact on how they view their finances now and in the future. But what can you do to help teach your kids how to save and the …
My Story: Buying a House After the Flood
I’ll never forget August of 2016. August 12 started off as a normal day for me. I got off of work and left to get my son from daycare. When we got home, I did what I always do—watch the news. Since I’ve been through bad storms before, I wasn’t really worried about the weather all day. When I saw …
Make the Most Out of Your Tax Refund This Year—Shrink, Spend, SAVE!
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 …