Dec 9, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris I know, I know, 2022 is not over yet – but we must look ahead and plan to eliminate some (or all) of the debt we may have accumulated over the holidays! Most everyone I know sets a goal of living debt-free, and that is great if you plan to stick...
Dec 2, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris The holiday season is upon us, and it is time to ship, ship, ship! For many of us, having friends and family spread all over the country and even the world, shipping gifts is an essential part of your holiday ritual. And with the price of...
Nov 25, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris This is a time of the year that can get quite busy, and a time when most people ignore their budgeting principles. Some personalities begin by trying to live by the slogan, “You only live once.” In the spirit of the holiday shopping season, I...
Nov 11, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris This week, on November 11, people across the country will observe Veterans Day. In honor of this important day, I wanted to highlight a few programs that can offer assistance to those who have served this country. A military Veteran is a...
Nov 4, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris Where has the year gone? The holiday season kicks into high gear this month, and before we know it we will be celebrating a new year! This season, a lot of people are focused on shopping, traveling, and getting together with friends and family....
Oct 28, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris This year, 65% of Americans are expected to celebrate Halloween, and those celebrating plan to spend an average of $102.74. This means that around $6.3 billion is projected to be spent on costumes and candy alone. Although this is a planned...
Oct 19, 2022 | News, Press Releases
JACKSON, MISS. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution, today announced a new addition to its growing leadership team in Mississippi. Anthony Webb has been named Jackson Metro City President, a market that makes up one of the state’s...
Oct 18, 2022 | Blog, Safety Tips
The Department of Education (ED)’s application for federal student loan debt relief is now open and, of course, scammers are on the move — trying to get your money and personal information. Luckily, there are ways to stop them, so keep reading to find out...
Oct 18, 2022 | News, Press Releases, Southern Bancorp Community Partners
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a 501(c)(3) loan fund and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced the hiring of Ralph Brown as its new Chief Lending Officer. SBCP is the nonprofit arm of Southern Bancorp,...
