Economic Impact Payments: How a Digital Economic System Can Leave the Unbanked Behind
By James Owen Cutting checks to 171 million Americans is no easy logistical undertaking. It gets harder when you don’t have direct deposit information for as many as 110 million.[1] That challenge is why you’ve probably tried to check the status of your refund on the...
Customer Alert: COVID-19 Online Shopping Scams
Face masks, toilet paper, and other essential items are in high demand right now. Be careful of deals that seem too good to be true. The Federal Trade Commission gives tips on how to shop online responsibly: Check out the company or product by typing its name in a...
Darrin Williams on Bloomberg Markets: The Close
On April 28th, Southern Bancorp, Inc. CEO Darrin Williams was featured on Bloomberg Markets: The Close to discuss the latest round of the Paycheck Protection Program. Watch the full video below.
Darrin Williams on Fox Business’s Mornings with Maria
Today, Southern Bancorp, Inc. CEO Darrin Williams appeared on Mornings with Maria on Fox Business. He discussed Southern’s work to help small businesses that can’t obtain loans from larger banks. Click below to watch the full interview. Fox Business...
Keeping Your Credit Strong during a Pandemic
By Charlestien Harris Hello again my financial fitness trainees! As you know, we’ve been discussing the importance of lowering expenses and prioritizing bills. Being able to stay current on bills can become increasingly challenging as the COVID-19 crisis...
Darrin Williams appearance on SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Daily Ch. 132, Friday, April 10th, 2020
Southern Bancorp, Inc. CEO Darrin Williams talks about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on the SiriusXM station Wharton Business Daily. Listen now below, or visit the Wharton Business Daily Podcast page for more.
Don’t Let High Bill Payments Weigh You Down
Hello everyone! I am Charlestien Harris, certified housing and credit counselor, and I’m back again to talk about finances. The coronavirus has destroyed many budgets and affected the normal flow of income for a number of households. Previously, I talked about bill...
Statement from Southern Bancorp CEO Darrin Williams on being named to “Great American Economic Revival Industry Group” on Banking
“I am honored to join the leaders of some of the nation’s leading financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits in this collective effort to chart a national path forward for our economy following the coronavirus pandemic,” said Williams. Last week, Williams...