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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,...
Saving Money on Your Honey for Valentine’s Day
By Charlestien Harris How do I love thee? Let me “save” the ways! Alright, maybe that sounds a little off, but being able to “count” the ways can still be relevant. You might be asking the question, “How can I save money on my honey for Valentine’s Day when I am...
A New Year to Beware of an Old Scam
By Charlestien Harris Happy New Year to those of you I have not greeted! Unfortunately for us consumers, scammers are always busy trying to get something for nothing! Real estate property title scamming is not new, but it happens more often than you think. Some of you...
Southern Bancorp Names Miguel Vega Jr. as Director of Mortgage Production
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has announced the hiring of Miguel Vega Jr. as its Director of Mortgage Production. The position marks the latest step in the CDFI’s expanding efforts in the mortgage...
ACA Open Enrollment Deadline is Fast Approaching
By Charlestien Harris The end of the year is coming, and usually, we don’t think about our health concerns until the new year. However, there is a deadline approaching fast: the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment for health insurance. The open enrollment deadline...
2024 Year-End Tax Strategies
By Charlestien Harris Taxes! Taxes! Taxes! You may have just filed your extension from last year’s taxes, but this is the perfect time to begin preparing for next year’s tax season. November is the perfect month to start thinking about year-end tax strategies to...
The Telltale Signs of Too Much Debt
By Charlestien Harris The holidays are coming! The holidays are coming! But that does not automatically mean that the usual debt must accompany the season. Nearly every adult in the United States has some form of debt. There are several steps you can take to avoid...