Archive - January 2017
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Stay Safe Online While You Travel
January 25, 2017
Categories: Cyber Security
A well-earned vacation can be the highlight of the year. Filled with delicious food, relaxation, and activity, these annual trips offer a much-needed break from the everyday stresses of life. To best enjoy this time away, Bank of Louisiana recommends using these cyber security tips to keep your information safe as you travel. Update your mobile apps before you leave. Discovering your app is out of date can become a big problem when you’re away from wifi. To confirm your budgeting,
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Fix-Up Your Budget
January 18, 2017
Categories: Budgeting, General, Personal Finance
HGTV’s latest hit show, Fixer Upper, has fans and home buyers looking for new ways to save and restore old homes. While Chip and Joanna have become experts in home renovation, they’re not too shabby when it comes to finances either. Using their home building skills and our banking knowledge we offer these top tips to help fix up your budget in 2017: Build a Strong Foundation Just as a home cannot stand without a solid base, neither can your personal finances. To begin
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7 Financial Goals to Make 2017 a Success
January 11, 2017
Categories: Budgeting, Community Banking, General, Mortgage, Personal Finance, Savings, Taxes
Bank of Louisiana challenges you to make 2017 the year of financial prosperity. Complete with an emergency fund, sound credit, and a monthly budget, you can conquer any fiscal goal so long as you keep moving towards it. To optimize your money management potential, we recommend these seven goals: Check Your Credit Score. There are many websites available which allow you to view your current credit score across the three reporting bureaus. However, the only federally authorized FREE
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