March Money Madness: The Final Four Money Issues
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp I have been talking basketball all month long, and with the Final Four games about to take place, I would be remiss if I did not talk about four of the most common financial challenges people face...
March Money Madness: The New Tax Brackets for 2026
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp March Madness is in full swing, and almost everyone is glued to their TV set! What an exciting time, especially if your team is still in the game and advancing within the bracket they were chosen for,...
7 Women in Finance You Should Know
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp March has been designated as Women’s History Month, and I could not let this month pass without recognizing the impactful contributions women have made to the financial world. Traditionally, men have...
March Money Madness: Avoiding Money Traps
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp In basketball, there is a defensive move commonly known as “the trap.” It involves an aggressive tactic where two defenders target the ball handler to force turnovers, typically near the sidelines,...
March Madness: Avoiding a Mad Dash for Cash
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp Well, it’s that time of year again! If you are a basketball or sports fan, you know exactly what I’m talking about – it’s March Madness season! This is the time of year that college teams prepare for...
Reflecting On Your Money Relationship
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp Throughout the month of February, we have been talking about how we, as consumers, manage our relationship with money. Reflecting on that relationship involves aligning our core spending values with...
How to Survive a Financial Breakup
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp I know this month is known as the “love” month, but if we are being realistic, breakups happen during this month as well. Breakups are sometimes easy, but other times they can be very difficult and...
10 Ways to Love Your Mate and Your Money
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp According to the lyrics of a popular song, love is a many-splendored thing! Being in love is wonderful when it’s with the right person, and when your finances are thoughtfully considered in the...
