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September is Insurance Awareness Month

September is Insurance Awareness Month

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Counselor at Southern Bancorp You might be asking yourself, “Why is having insurance so important?” Well, let me ask you this: How would you pay for an unexpected event like a car accident, a house fire, or a medical emergency?...
Managing Your Finances During College

Managing Your Finances During College

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Counselor at Southern Bancorp Managing your finances during college can be a significant source of stress. For many students, this is the first time they’ve had to take personal responsibility for their financial decisions....
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...