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With travel costs rising, planning a vacation can seem more stressful. An estimated 35% of Americans are likely to go into credit card debt for the sake of a vacation, but avoiding this unnecessary debt could be as simple as staying at or close to home. A well-planned, budget-friendly staycation can give you a break from your day-to-day life without …
So, you’re a young adult looking toward one of the most crucial moments of your life—your education after high school—and you’re wondering how best to prepare your finances for college. Your parents believe that sending you to college is an investment in your future, and you strongly agree. They may have some money saved, but you’ve also decided to start …
Romance in the air, distant ringing bells, and a heavy celebratory mood. These are the things you imagine as the love of your life proposes. There’s one problem, though. You’ve never planned a wedding, and the possible cost of such a celebration begins to dawn on you. Don’t let your worries ruin your excitement because we have tips for planning …
What’s in a place? The beauty of its history, predecessors, and the cultures that intermingled willingly or by force to make it what it is today. As time passes, we forget and ignore history, pushing it aside as our eyes steady toward the future. The history of a place is significant, however. Whether we like it or not, history slowly …
The thought of leaving a long work shift to get home and cook is tiring, especially if you have kids and must make a bigger meal. Most of us know cooking at home is much more cost-effective than eating out, but that’s better said than done. The truth is cutting back on eating out can save you hundreds of dollars …
You’re in college, and like many of us who spent our formative years there, you want to have FUN in your free time from the classroom. Pelican knows every penny counts, especially for college students who want to enjoy life without the financial burden. Here are some savvy tips to stretch your dollars further when you’re living out the college …
