Mar 21, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Spring fever is in full swing this month! The infamous March Madness brackets have been announced, and the competition has begun. While this can be a time of renewal and fierce competition, this month is also when you should take care of some...
Mar 15, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Credit is always a subject of interest to most consumers. When I teach my financial education classes, it is the topic that garners the most questions and takes quite a bit of classroom time to cover. Credit affects everyone in some way, whether...
Mar 8, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and the “wearing of the green” this March, I’ve chosen to focus on the theme of “going green.” But what does it mean to go green? In essence, it involves adopting methods and...
Feb 23, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Have you ever wondered about the origins of your money habits and how they contribute to the relationship you currently have with your finances? Often, we find ourselves questioning why we manage our money in a certain way or where these habits...
Feb 16, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Presidents Day honors those who have served our country as past presidents. Presidents are featured on our paper money, and rollover money matters are the subject of this article. Let’s explore what a rollover is, how it functions, and why...
Feb 8, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris When I think about the month of February, love or having a “love interest” comes to mind. It’s the month that celebrates love and what it means to be loved by someone. Now, you might ask, how is the topic of interest tied to...
Feb 6, 2024 | News, Press Releases
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution, today announced Michelle Hood as its Director of Product and Customer Experience, a new role that will be integral as it expands its mission and impact to more markets...
Feb 1, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Love is in the air, and February 14th is approaching fast! This day is known for expressing love by giving a box of chocolates, Valentine’s cards, and flowers. A recently released Money Habits and Confessions Survey, conducted by Wakefield...
Jan 25, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris For most people, change is never easy. But if the effort is made, it can lead to positive results in improving your finances. Contrary to what you might think, it is never too late to start making changes in your personal finances that...
Jan 23, 2024 | News, Press Releases
Program provides up to $12,000 for minority and low-to-moderate income home buyers Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and affiliate of Southern Bancorp, Inc., today announced a down...