Dec 8, 2020 | News, Press Releases, Southern Bancorp Community Partners
LITTLE ROCK, ARK – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP) recently published Deferred Dreams: How Unmanageable and Abusive Debt Hinder Savings and Economic Security in Mississippi, a policy brief that explores how historic levels of debt have proved an impediment...
Dec 7, 2020 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris During this time of year, everyone is gearing up for a busy online shopping season, especially scammers. Risks of getting scammed are higher during the holidays, but you can keep your money safe by following these simple online shopping tips....
Dec 3, 2020 | Darrin Williams, News, Press Releases, Southern Bancorp Community Partners
(December 3, 2020) – Bloomberg Businessweek today named Southern Bancorp CEO Darrin Williams to the 2020 Bloomberg 50, its annual list of innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who have changed the global business landscape over the past year. The list will be...
Nov 20, 2020 | News, Press Releases
LITTLE ROCK, ARK – Southern Bancorp is excited to announce the recent hiring of Lou Evans as a consumer lender in Olive Branch, Mississippi. She comes to Southern with an extensive background in small business lending, cash flow analysis, financial...
Nov 18, 2020 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Covid-19 has forced many of us to take a closer look at our finances and estate planning. Often overlooked, finances are a big part of the survival of family members after the death of a loved one. It is a subject that most people don’t like to...
Nov 12, 2020 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Since the pandemic, more people are having to deal with debt collectors. Therefore, I thought it would be helpful to know what rights you have as a consumer and the law that was created to protect you from abusive debt practices. In...
Nov 6, 2020 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris The average consumer knows very little about this law enacted by congress in 1970. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) was enacted to promote accuracy, fairness, and the privacy of personal information assembled by credit reporting agencies. ...
Oct 22, 2020 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Does it ever feel like your money is hiding from you and that you’re always looking for it? If this is the case, you are not alone. Maintaining your financial health isn’t a game, but it can certainly feel that way at times. ...
Oct 16, 2020 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Right now the housing market is booming and a lot of people are shopping for a mortgage. Low interest rates and more options for refinancing are driving the market. This process can be stressful and time-consuming, especially if it’s...
Oct 8, 2020 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris This pandemic has forced us to change the way we conduct business and everyday tasks such as eating out, receiving healthcare and paying our bills. One of the main ways consumers meet their financial obligations is through the use of a debit...
