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Money Matters for Military Families

Money Matters for Military Families

By Charlestien Harris ATTENTION – July is National Military Consumer Month! I discovered this little-known fact while conducting research for my weekly article. We enjoy our freedom in this country thanks to the dedicated service members who protect it with honor. In...
Let’s Celebrate National Savings Month

Let’s Celebrate National Savings Month

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Counselor at Southern Bancorp Did you know that July is designated as National Savings Month?  I didn’t know that fun fact either.  It was established to encourage individuals to focus on saving, budgeting, and...
College Students Preparing to Live on Their Own

College Students Preparing to Live on Their Own

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Counselor at Southern Bancorp If you ask the average young adult whether they’re ready to leave the comforts of their parents’ home, they will most definitely say, “Yes!” I know this because, when I was that age, I once said I...
Are You Ready to Buy a Home?

Are You Ready to Buy a Home?

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Counselor at Southern Bancorp June is commonly known as National Homeownership Month – a time to celebrate the American dream of owning a home and to promote the benefits of homeownership. National Homeownership Week began in...
Money-Saving Moves for National Moving Month

Money-Saving Moves for National Moving Month

By Charlestien Harris May is National Moving Month, which kicks off one of the busiest moving seasons of the year. It’s also when home sales begin to rise, and people start making big changes. Moving can be a hassle and a chore, and it often brings more change than...
Make Every Penny Count in May and Every Day!

Make Every Penny Count in May and Every Day!

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Counselor at Southern Bancorp Some people may look for pennies – especially if they’re on the ground – and pick them up. Others may carry a found penny for good luck or put the first penny they receive in their pocket. Either...
May is National Recommitment Month

May is National Recommitment Month

By Charlestien Harris Last week, we talked about May being National Mental Health Awareness Month and how your mental health can affect your finances. This week, I want to also celebrate the month of May as National Recommitment Month. Making a commitment can often...
How to Go Financially Green!

How to Go Financially Green!

By Charlestien Harris Even though we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day this past Monday, it is never too late to work on keeping your finances “in the green.” Some of us are all too familiar with the term “in the red” when it comes to our finances; nevertheless, some...