Archive - November 2017
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Protecting Yourself While Shopping Online this Holiday Season
November 28, 2017
Categories: Cyber Security, Holiday
As the holidays roll up, buying items online increases exponentially. Unfortunately, cyber-attacks and identity theft also increases with that number. That’s why the professionals at Bank of Louisiana have come up with some helpful tips and tricks to stay safe when shopping online this holiday season! Don’t Use Unknown Wireless Networks If you are in a coffee shop or airport and a network pops up for you to connect to, your chance of being hacked skyrockets. When the network you
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Organizing Your Finances for the Holiday Rush
November 14, 2017
Categories: Budgeting
The holidays are a time where we surround ourselves with family, friends and the people we love most. Whether you’re staying close to home or traveling across the country, the holiday season means you’ll be eating good food and spending plenty of time shopping. And while all that food may mean your clothes fit a little tighter, the shopping can have a similar impact on your wallet. It’s important to make sure your finances are organized before the real holiday rush
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Four Ways to Raise Your Financial Game
November 7, 2017
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finance
Whether you’re a football fanatic whose weekly happiness hinges on your team’s performance or you can’t tell the difference between a quarterback and a punter, the game of football can actually teach you a lot about managing your finances. Don’t believe us? Check out the Bank of Louisiana game plan that can help you earn a financial win. It’s Important to Win on Offense, Defense and Special Teams Most teams need to play well in all three aspects to win
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Top Five Savings Hacks
November 1, 2017
Categories: Savings
We all could stand to save a little more money. Whether it’s for an upcoming purchase, a rainy day fund or an emergency fund, saving money is a skill that benefits you throughout your life. It’s not easy to save, but Bank of Louisiana has some hacks that you can implement right away to start developing better habits. Set a Budget In order to know how much you can save, you need to know exactly how much you’re spending. Sit down and develop a monthly budget to track
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