Preparing for college can  be a hard task for parents and the graduating senior. Understanding how difficult this process can be, Louisiana FCU partnered with Bambilyn Smith, Financial Literacy Case Manager from St. John United Way Financial Coaching and Education Program, to present the best ways to prepare for college. Here are our key takeaways from the workshop:

Gas-pump skimming is an old crime making a comeback, and your card may be at risk. Since skimmer devices are almost invisible, they can be difficult to spot. And Bluetooth technology lets the scammer remotely obtain the info it collects from as far as 100 yards away.

We believe in financial education for our littlest savers. Sending them on a path to financial wellness now, will help to set them up for the future.

Q: I’m ready to tie the knot, but I don’t know if I can afford a wedding! How can I cut costs without compromising on my special day? 

Text messaging has come under attack as one of the most vulnerable mediums for identity theft and more. Here’s what you need to know about an SMS message-based scam called “smishing.”