Millennials have been called lazy, entitled, and bad with money. They’ve been told to stop buying lattes and start buying homes. But here in 2025, the math doesn’t lie — this generation is working harder, earning less, and paying more than ever before. And it’s not because of brunch. Here’s what’s actually keeping millennials broke […]
If you’ve lived in New Orleans for more than a week, you’ve likely hit a pothole that could swallow a bike—or watched a perfectly good street get torn up for the fifth time in two years. Locals joke about “potholes big enough to throw a second line in,” but beneath the humor is real frustration. […]
Forget the influencer advice and Wall Street jargon. In 2025, regular people are quietly building wealth by sticking to proven strategies—some old-school, some creative, but all practical. These aren’t overnight wins. They’re real moves anyone can start, even in a shaky economy. 1. Buying Property and Renting It Out Owning a rental property is still […]
New Orleans is already living through climate change. While other cities plan for a future of rising seas and intensifying storms, we’ve been navigating that reality for decades. The storms come faster. The heat lingers longer. And the systems that are supposed to protect us? Cracking at the seams. This isn’t just a climate story. […]
There’s something about New Orleans that doesn’t just ask for your attention—it demands your respect. A charge in the air. A weight in the sidewalk. A silence in the spaces between the brass notes. This city isn’t just alive—it’s aware. People come here looking for stories. Ghosts. Meaning. But if you live here, you know […]
For thousands of years, mushrooms have been more than just a culinary delight—they’ve been a gateway to the divine, a tool for healing, and a catalyst for consciousness. Today, psilocybin—the active compound in “magic mushrooms”—is at the center of a quiet revolution. Not just a psychedelic trip, but a potential turning point in human evolution. […]
New Orleans is a city of many names—and every one of them tells a story. From “The Big Easy” to “Hollywood South,” the nicknames we use for the Crescent City reflect its culture, its struggles, its resilience, and its soul. But where do these names come from, and what do they actually mean? Whether you’re […]
Louisiana is sabotaging its own future by refusing to pay teachers a living wage. We live in a state where politicians bend over backward to hand out tax breaks to corporations, yet plead poverty when it comes time to fund our public schools. Teachers are expected to be miracle workers—educating our children, managing overcrowded classrooms, […]
Ask five people in New Orleans the difference between Cajun and Creole, and you might get five different answers—some right, some wrong, and some deliciously in between. The truth? Distinct histories, cuisines, languages, and traditions shaped Cajun and Creole cultures, transforming Louisiana—and especially New Orleans—into one of the most diverse and flavorful places in America. […]
When the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, headlines usually focus on Wall Street. But here in Louisiana, especially for working families, the Fed’s decisions hit a lot closer to home—from mortgage payments in Metairie to credit card bills in Baton Rouge. In this explainer, we break down what the Fed actually does, how it controls […]
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