Someone maybe once said, “There are those that shop and then those that shop a lot.” Regardless of the category you belong to, buying clothes doesn’t have to break the bank! We have some tips to help you save money while you upgrade your closet. Thrift Stores Before we get into our tips for saving money online shopping, we want to remind you ... Read More The post Deals, Discounts, and Thrifts: Saving Money Online Shopping appeared first on Pelican State of Mind ..read more

Soon, it’ll be the time of the year when that familiar itch of “out with the old and in with the new” becomes ever more present. Yes, spring cleaning. As you think about how much clearer your head will be as you declutter, remember to think about all the benefits of clearing things out. So, before throwing away that magenta, chiffon dress ... Read More The post Out With the Old: Selling Your Gently Worn Clothes Online appeared first on Pelican State of Mind ..read more

The early years of the French colony, La Nouvelle Orleans, were tough, fraught with disease, and a particularly humid climate that few Frenchmen were accustomed to. The men who lived in the colony made careers out of exploring, fur trapping, and trading, an industry that found booming success in the 18th century. Among all this, something was missing. Something that ... Read More The post Myth, Legend, and History: The Casket Girls of New Orleans appeared first on Pelican State of Mind ..read more

Did you know the average cost to secure a solid jump start in your sweet baby’s future at a public 4-year college is roughly $20,000 per year? The yearly cost quickly totals about $100,000 or more in guaranteed future expenses.  Kids are expensive, yes! But they are also single-handedly the best investment towards your legacy. Therefore, saving for their future ... Read More The post Finance the Future: Saving for Your Child’s College Fund appeared first on Pelican State of Mind ..read more

The decision to start your own business is exciting, but learning about the ins and outs of running one can get complicated. The best part? Understanding how personal credit affects your business is simple! HOW PERSONAL CREDIT AFFECTS BUSINESS It’s a common misconception that business owners only need to focus on building business credit without having a good personal credit ... Read More The post How Personal Credit Affects Small Businesses appeared first on Pelican State of Mind ..read more

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” Companies such as Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna, Pay in 4, Uplift, and Zip are taking a unique spin on this famous quote. These platforms lead the charge on the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) model. They allow you to purchase electronics, concert tickets, clothing, groceries, airline tickets, ... Read More The post Is Buying Now and Paying Later Worth It? appeared first on Pelican State of Mind ..read more

What would you do if someone offered you the opportunity of a lifetime? Would you take it? Pelican State Credit Union and Lake Charles pastors Charles and Tiffany White answered with a resounding YES when they received the opportunity to appear on the PBS series “Opportunity Knock$.” JAMIE STRAYER DEVELOPS “OPPORTUNITY KNOCK$” “Opportunity Knock$” comes at a time when more ... Read More The post Opportunity Knocked, Pelican Answered appeared first on Pelican State of Mind ..read more

Being laid off from work is extremely stressful. While some employers provide advance notice, this isn’t always the case. If you haven’t created a plan or you don’t have an emergency fund to fall back on, figuring out how to pay the bills can become worrisome. We’ve compiled a list of financial steps to take in the event of such ... Read More The post Financial Steps to Take When You’ve Been Laid Off appeared first on Pelican State of Mind ..read more

One resolution that we should all have capitalized, underlined, and in bold at the top of our lists? Save more money! The thought of handling finances might bring some eye rolls and images of endless Excel sheets, but we’re here to show you that saving money doesn’t have to be a headache. Check out some of these apps that can ... Read More The post Best Money Saving Apps to Increase Your Savings appeared first on Pelican State of Mind ..read more

Undoubtedly, as sure as the as the cicada is to sing in the summer, Cajun culture is synonymous with Louisiana. Restaurants as near as Texas and far as London promising to serve authentic Louisiana food, lure hungry diners in with phrases like Cajun cuisine. They trap curious foodies with names like Pelican State, Plaquemine Lock, and Ninth Ward London. However, ... Read More The post The History of Cajuns in Louisiana appeared first on Pelican State of Mind ..read more