Learning How to Get Through the Month
By Charlestien Harris As difficult as it can be to make ends meet, it’s getting even tougher during this pandemic. Now is the time to develop strategies that will guide your finances well beyond this health crisis. Understanding your cash flow will help...
Southern Bancorp and Arkadelphia’s H&T Truss Mill featured in The Economist
On May 2, 2020, The Economist shared the story of how H&T Truss Mill struggled during the pandemic, but were able to stay afloat thanks to a Paycheck Protection Program Loan they received through Southern Bancorp. The Paycheck Protection Program was designed to...
Darrin Williams Appears on Fox News’ Cavuto Live
Today, Southern Bancorp, Inc. CEO Darrin Williams appeared on Cavuto Live to talk about the new Paycheck Protection Plan guidelines for small businesses Click below to watch the full interview. Darrin Williams on Cavuto Live
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...