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Open Enrollment Season: What You Need to Know

Open Enrollment Season: What You Need to Know

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp We’ve often emphasized the importance of financial planning for your overall financial well-being. One topic that tends to be overlooked is reviewing your health insurance policies. If you’re not...
Finding a Qualified Financial Planner

Finding a Qualified Financial Planner

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp National Financial Planning Month is a great time to seek expert advice from a certified or qualified financial professional. However, finding the right person can be challenging if you’re unsure...
How Fed Rate Cuts Affect Mortgage Rates for Future Homeowners

How Fed Rate Cuts Affect Mortgage Rates for Future Homeowners

By Kortni Beene, VP, Mortgage Production Leader In the current mortgage financing environment, recent Federal Reserve rate cuts have significantly affected mortgage rates for potential homebuyers. It’s essential to grasp these changes, as a decrease in the...
Recognizing and Diffusing Text Scams

Recognizing and Diffusing Text Scams

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Counselor at Southern Bancorp I don’t know about you, but I’ve been receiving – and promptly deleting – a flood of text messages about package deliveries, toll payments, work-from-home opportunities, and more. I’m frustrated...