Aug 19, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris Personal finance is not a subject most of us like to talk about, but it is one that needs to be discussed with our children – because when they grow up to be adults, they will have to manage money on their own. In most families, the subject of...
Aug 5, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris The back-to-school season has already begun for some students, and many stores are already selling backpacks, notebooks, and other school supplies. According to the National Retail Federation, families with school-age children are expected to...
Jul 22, 2022 | Blog, Credit, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris Your credit score is very important when it comes to how you interact with the financial world around you. One of the main areas of concern for many people is how medical debt has been negatively affecting their credit scores for years....
Jul 15, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris Living through a possible recession requires more than just cutting back on your personal spending. But first, let’s define “recession” so we can fully understand why managing our personal finances during this time is so important. A recession...
Jul 13, 2022 | News, Press Releases
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – Southern Bancorp, Inc. today announced a new addition to its leadership team. LaTricia Hill-Chandler has been named Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer. “We are thrilled to welcome LaTricia to our leadership team,” said Darrin...
Jul 8, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris We are now halfway through 2022, which is the perfect time to do a mid-year financial checkup. Review what progress you’ve made since the beginning of the year, and make plans for the rest of the year to reach your goals. Without regular...
Jul 1, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness, Homebuying
By: Charlestien Harris All month, we have been talking about homeownership topics in observation of National Homeownership Month. But we don’t want to overlook that all-important question: Are you ready to become a homeowner? Sometimes, the excitement and...
Jun 24, 2022 | News, Press Releases
Blytheville, Ark. – Southern Bancorp has announced the promotion of Jennifer Williams to Senior Vice President and Regional Deposit Operations Director of the Central Region. In her new role, Williams will oversee the deposit operations for all of the branches in the...
Jun 24, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness, Homebuying
By: Charlestien Harris Realizing the American dream can be a tedious task sometimes, especially when trying to get financing for that new home you desire. But, before you begin searching for your dream home, you should know or have some idea of how much you will be...
Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness, Homebuying
By: Charlestien Harris As a HUD-Certified Counselor, I often hear my clients say that they wish they had sought out the services of a HUD-certified housing counselor before they started the process of purchasing their home. I then asked them why, and their response...
