Jan 18, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris The current focal point in finance revolves around the impending tax filing season. January marks the time when taxpayers gear up to receive their tax forms, ensuring timely filing. Employers, as mandated by law, must distribute tax forms...
Jan 11, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris Student loan forgiveness has been a recurring topic of discussion over an extended period, and the important deadline affecting forgiveness eligibility has recently been extended. Whether or not you are familiar with this deadline, it directly...
Jan 4, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris By now, you have wished “Happy New Year” to all your family, friends, and colleagues. Now that you have accomplished that, it is time to enter the new year with a fresh outlook on your finances for 2024! So often, we look back and say, “I...
Dec 21, 2023 | Blog, Credit, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris 2023 is almost gone, and 2024 will be here before you know it! Most of us make New Year’s resolutions that may sometimes involve our finances. While I stress that budgeting is a crucial part of ensuring financial fitness, there are ways to...
Dec 14, 2023 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris How did the Grinch really steal Christmas? Well, let me tell you the “real” story! Holiday shopping is a tradition that spans way back, and many people feel obligated to purchase gifts for everybody. However, what often happens is...
Dec 8, 2023 | Blog, Financial Fitness, Safety Tips
By: Charlestien Harris At this time of year, everyone is gearing up for a busy online shopping season, but especially the crafty and cunning scammer. Everybody is looking for that special deal, hard-to-find items, or great percentage-off sales that will save a shopper...
Dec 5, 2023 | News, Press Releases
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced Walter Pryor as its Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, a new role that will oversee the operations of administrative functions and legal...
Nov 30, 2023 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris It’s crunch time for gift-giving, and the race is on to find that perfect gift for that special someone (or a challenging family member). You don’t have to go overboard or break the bank to give great gifts or save a little money...
Nov 22, 2023 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris The 2023 tax season has come and gone, but the 2024 tax season is just around the corner! Taxes are a sure thing, and most of you want to know how you can reduce your tax bill in the coming year. Tax planning between now and the end of the year...
Nov 21, 2023 | News, Press Releases
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced Miguel Lopez is joining in the new role of Market Strategy Executive, Hispanic/Latino Market, a position that will expand its efforts and impact for...