Jan 17, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
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...
Jan 14, 2025 | News, Press Releases
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...
Dec 13, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
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...
Nov 8, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
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...
Nov 1, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
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...
Oct 24, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Burrrrr… Mr. Winter is already flexing his muscles with this early cold snap! I don’t know about you, but I can feel the temperature changing, which lets me know winter is on its way. Usually, during the winter months, utility bills can get...
Oct 18, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and natural disasters are a fact of nature. During these times of need, many of us want to give donations to help others navigate the difficult road to recovery. Often, nonprofits, charities, and other organizations...
Oct 14, 2024 | News, Press Releases
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution, has announced Seun Aiyese as its Head of Retail, a new role that will be integral for the expansion of its mission and impact in new and existing markets throughout the South....
Oct 11, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Last week, I discussed October as Financial Exploitation Month to raise awareness about the importance of being cautious with your financial transactions and personal information. This week, I want to talk about how essential it is to have a...
Oct 4, 2024 | Blog, Financial Fitness, Safety Tips
By Charlestien Harris Let me start by saying that when you work hard for your money and someone works just as hard to steal it, it’s incredibly frustrating! Financial exploitation is commonly defined as the illegal or improper use of another person’s money or...
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