We invited the Zachary and Jackson communities to join us in February 2018 for a Financial Wellness Workshop that was focused on the home buying process. This workshop was totally free and open to the public! The Panel A panel composed of Pelican’s Nationally Certified Credit Counselor Kimberly Gaines, Greater Baton Rouge Keller Williams Realtor Jan Johnson and Pelican’s Mortgage …
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 …
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 …
Make the Most Out of Your Tax Refund This Year—Shrink, Spend, SAVE!
The year is is FINALLY over. Thank goodness, right? Many of us were hit with some pretty heavy things this year. Thinking of the promise of a new year reminds me of the possible tax refund coming my way in February and what it can do for my current financial situation. It’s important to plan for what’s to come in …
Financial Questions You Need to Answer Before Marriage
Tying the knot. Jumping the broom. Balancing the checkbook? When it comes to marriage, most people are thinking about their future with their significant other, but how many people are thinking about their financial future? You might be thinking, “Yeah, but my fiancé and I have that settled! We know how to pay bills!” Well, that may be true, but …
Are Payday Loans Bad for You?
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 …
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