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Lakeside Bank Rated One of Nation’s Strongest Banks Again this Year

The nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm, BauerFinancial, Inc., has once again awarded Lakeside Bank their highest 5-Star rating. Lakeside has earned this recognition again this year, which indicates that Lakeside Bank is recognized as one of the strongest banks in the nation. The ranking reflects excellent performance in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more.

Lakeside has two locations in Lake Charles, as well as Sulphur and Westlake. BauerFinancial has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions with rigorous standards since 1983. No institution pays for its rating, nor can they elude it. Consumers may obtain a bank’s star-rating by visiting www.bauerfinancial.com.

For more information about Lakeside Bank, visit www.mylksb.bank, or call (337) 474-3766.

CSE Federal Credit Union Launches Digital Financial Education Center for Adult Learners

CSE Federal Credit Union (CSE) announced the launch of an interactive, online financial education initiative through a partnership with the nation’s leading education technology innovator, EVERFI, Inc. CSE’s “SMART Financial Education Center” is available as a complimentary resource to help SWLA community members learn how to manage their finances and plan for the future. • According to EVERFI, today Americans across the country lack financial education to make informed decisions. • 68% of high school students do not understand credit scores. • 4 in 10 adults cannot cover emergency expenses. • 59% of employees cite financial matters as top cause of stress.

CSE’s “SMART Financial Education Center” offers an assortment of adult financial education learning topics, with subjects including building emergency savings, mortgage education and retirement planning. Each learning topic is 3-10 minutes in length and is designed to encourage participants to build financial confidence via a series of interactive activities. The interactive, mobile and tablet-friendly program is available in English and Spanish.

Visit csefcu.org to get started today!

Hackberry Rural Health Clinic of WCCH Reopens Facility

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital announces the reopening of the Hackberry Rural Health Clinic in Hackberry. The Hackberry Rural Health Clinic has been operating out of a temporary facility as a result of damages sustained to the main building during Hurricanes Laura and Delta.

The Clinic is located at 1020 Main Street in Hackberry. The office is open: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call (337) 762-3762.