Finance

In the thick of the Louisiana heat, WWL-TV talked to Entergy Louisiana officials to put together some tips to help you stay cool without breaking the bank.

Though credit unions and banks are both financial institutions that offer checking, savings and loans, there are significant differences between the two. Learn more:

While buying your first home is an exciting adventure, it’s also a huge financial investment. Read these tips to get on the smart financial track to home ownership:

Spring is the season for sprucing up, but it does not have to cost you a fortune. Shop local and negotiate for discounts on home improvement materials and cleaning supplies. You can also request discounts on package deals, so doing all of your shopping at one store can save you big.

It is easy to come home from the supermarket shocked by your bill – but there are easy ways to pay less for groceries, and these smart strategies start at home.

Now that it is tax time, you are probably wondering how you can pay Uncle Sam a little bit less. Here are some helpful strategies:

If you are like most of us, you probably wish you could spend less and save more. It is easier than you think with a few simple changes.

Tax time is not the time for procrastination. Whether you’re filing a simple form or itemizing your deductions, now is the time to start organizing receipts and tax-related documents.

If you’re a young professional, it’s likely that retirement is the last thing on your mind. With so many unknown factors in a lifetime, it is vital to start saving early for retirement.

National Savings Day was Oct. 12. For many people, the hardest step toward saving money is simply getting started.

Leading a nonprofit is both rewarding and challenging. You must stay focused on the important work you do in the community, while ensuring your organization is running smoothly. Managing your finances is paramount to any organization’s success, but it can often be difficult to know where to start.

Managing your credit card debt is critical this time of year. Trying to decide which cards to keep open, which ones to close or whether to make a fresh start with a new card all together can be a bit overwhelming.

With school back in session, many families deal with the sniffles that accompany having children. A health savings account from Fidelity Bank can help you better prepare for unexpected medical expenses. An HSA can be used only if you have a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) — generally any health plan with a deductible of at least $1,350 for an individual or $2,700 for a family.

Friday, April 20, was the 110th day of the year, so Fidelity Bank kicked off its yearlong 110-year anniversary celebration. Fidelity was founded on Dec. 28, 1908.

Locally, Fidelity Bank is a leader in financial literacy. We partner with nonprofits and local schools to deliver financial education through our Youth Savings Program, which has curriculum available from pre-K to adult learning.

A credit score relates to how likely you are to repay debt. Credit bureaus use scoring models that create a score ranging from 300-850.

Too often, business owners try to deduct every possible expense, but this can be counterproductive. It makes your business appear less profitable on paper, which could limit the amount of money you can borrow to help grow your business.

Fidelity Bank’s data security officer, Lanaux Rareshide, shares some of the biggest mistakes people and businesses often make.

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We’ve all received that robo-call saying we won something like a free cruise, but here’s what you should know about these scams:

Why is it harder to retire comfortably today?

• Record on paper or take photos of the front and back of everything that you have in your wallet.

Each ringing of the New Year brings about waves of resolutions for self-improvement. Perrennial favorites include weight loss, getting organized and improving financial management.