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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...
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...
Southern Bancorp’s Josh Newsom Promoted to Market President
Newsom will oversee lending operations in Olive Branch and Hernando, Miss. DeSoto County, Miss. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has announced the promotion of Josh Newsom to Market President. Newsom has been with Southern...
Southern Bancorp’s Jeremy Hurst Promoted to Division President
Hurst will oversee lending operations in seven of Southern Bancorp’s markets Hernando, Miss. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced the promotion of Jeremy Hurst to Division President. Hurst has been with...
Tax Credits and Deductions Explained
By Charlestien Harris It is the middle of tax season, and you still have time to research which tax credits and deductions you are eligible for. The tax deadline of April 15th is fast approaching, so being informed about your choices can benefit you if you know what...
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Ends this Month
By Charlestien Harris Turning 65 last year was a huge milestone for me. Like a hawk, I zeroed in on all the information I could get my hands on months before my birthday. Guess what – it was still pretty mind-boggling to me. I visited my local Social Security office,...