In response to the urgent need for personal protective equipment (PPE), Louisiana Federal Credit Union (FCU) donated 1,500 surgical masks to medical staff at St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation, which was delivered during National Hospital Week, will help the hospital restock its inventory.

Hobbies give your kids a few precious moments away from glowing screens to flex their creative skills, get some exercise and learn about the world in a fun way.

But over the years, the cost of extracurricular activities has skyrocketed. Playing on a travel team, for instance, costs families an average of $2,292 every year, with some spending as much as $20,000 annually.

Paying off debt is not easy.  

In fact, 41% of Americans are currently digging themselves out of credit card debt⁠ — with 7% doubting they’ll pay it off in their lifetime.

The average American has 2 to 3 credit cards, and those annual fees can add up.

Dividing the bill after a group meal can be an unsettling experience for the unprepared, and a depressing one for those strapped for cash. When mishandled, splitting the check can force many to pay more than they expected.

How do men and women stack up against each other in the money management arena? We pulled together dozens of studies to see where the differences lie.