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Simple Financial Tips for College Students
By Charlestien Harris In all my years of tackling the topic of financial literacy, I’ve found that understanding basic financial skills and concepts is critical for a successful financial future. Almost everything we do as adults, like earning money, budgeting, paying...
Kenya Gordon-Davenport Named President of Southern Bancorp Community Partners
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and partner of Southern Bancorp, Inc., has named Kenya Gordon-Davenport as President of the 501(c)3 loan fund and financial development organization....
What is America Saves Week?
By Charlestien Harris It’s a national celebration, and you can join in the festivities! Since 2007, America Saves Week has been an annual celebration as well as a call to action for everyday Americans to commit to saving successfully. Through the support of thousands...
College Savings Plans to Consider
By Charlestien Harris May graduation dates are fast approaching, and many high school seniors are eagerly watching their mailboxes and inboxes for acceptance letters or emails from the colleges they have applied to. College acceptance season, which usually runs from...
Southern Bancorp’s Mary Davis Promoted to City President
Davis will oversee lending operations in Hernando, Miss. Hernando, Miss. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has announced the promotion of Mary Davis to City President. Davis has been with Southern Bancorp since 2022, most...
Southern Bancorp’s Micah Montgomery Promoted to City President
Montgomery will oversee lending operations in Marion, Ark. Marion, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has announced the promotion of Micah Montgomery to City President. Montgomery has been with Southern Bancorp since...
Southern Bancorp’s Collins Cook Promoted to Chief Accounting Officer
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and bank holding company, has announced the promotion of Collins Cook, CPA, CGMA, to Chief Accounting Officer. Cook previously served as the CDFI’s Controller for more...
Women’s History Month: Money Tips for Women
By Charlestien Harris Historically, women were not allowed to handle their own financial needs. In 1848, the Married Woman’s Property Act was passed in New York. This act served as a guide for other states, which eventually passed their own versions by the 1900s. With...