Southern Bancorp Receives America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence for Third Year
LITTLE ROCK, ARK – Southern Bancorp was recently recognized with the America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence for the third consecutive year. This award is reserved for financial institutions who made extraordinary efforts to encourage and empower families and...
Super Summer Saving
It’s Summer! While most of us are still at work, our kids want to stay busy too. In this blog, I will tackle some budget friendly activities that you can do with your family this summer. But first, let’s start with planning for next year. Dependent Care Many companies...Southern Bancorp Opens Branch in Glenwood
LITTLE ROCK, ARK – Southern Bancorp is excited to announce the recent opening of its newest branch in Glenwood, Arkansas. The Community Development Finance Institution opened its 47th location on May 28th at #3 Caddo Crossing. To celebrate their arrival to Glenwood,...
Every Budget Needs a Blueprint
They say the first step to solving a problem is admitting you have one. This time last year, I was in complete denial about having a spending problem. That is until my financial advisor, Southern Bancorp, Inc. CEO Darrin Williams told me to start tracking all of my...
Spend Less, Travel More, Save Big: Tips from a Super Saver
Its May, which means school is almost out and vacation time is almost here! As you might have guessed, one of my favorite things to do before going on vacation is to plan to save as much as possible! In fact, I saved big on a recent spring break trip to Pigeon Forge,...
It’s Time for Less Spending and More Wealth Building
I’ve often been told not to refer to myself as “broke”. Understandable, since the definition of the word is to be penniless, poverty-stricken and completely out of money. Yet, it can certainly feel that way when you can’t really afford the lifestyle you want. Hi! My...
Southern Bancorp Bank Announces Executive Promotion
John French Named Executive Vice President for Risk and Operations LITTLE ROCK, ARK – Southern Bancorp Bank (Southern)today announced the promotion of John French to Executive Vice President for Risk and Operations. In this new position, French will report...
Southern Bancorp Announces Gurdon Branch Grand Opening
Ribbon Cutting to take place on April 18th at 11:30 AM. LITTLE ROCK, ARK – Southern Bancorp is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest branch in Gurdon, Arkansas, located at 600 Main Street. The celebration will take place on April 18th from 11:00 AM to...
Tax Time is Now Savings Time in Arkansas!
Back in October, we wrote about the need to save, specifically at tax time. Why? Because that’s the time that most Americans receive their largest lump sum all year. Combined with research that shows savings habits are stronger when money is immediately placed into a separate savings account, and the idea for “Add-A-Line” was born.