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Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
By Charlestien Harris It’s back-to-school time, and using technology is definitely the order of the day! Getting back into the swing of the school routine can be one of the most stressful times of the year, but it does not have to be. While it may be easy for...
SAVE: Updated Information for Student Loan Repayment Plan
By Charlestien Harris When you saw the title, you probably thought, “How many ways can she talk about saving?” Well, this article is indeed about saving, but it focuses on the new details of the S.A.V.E. student loan repayment option. The good news is that...
Southern Bancorp Welcomes 30 Entrepreneurs to its Minority Business Empowerment Program
Program provides no-cost technical assistance and funding readiness for minority-owned businesses Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and partner of Southern Bancorp, Inc., has announced...
How to Avoid Financial Scammers
By Charlestien Harris One of the hottest months of the year is July, and the heat can be unbearable! Similarly, one of the hottest topics in the news is how often unsuspecting consumers are getting scammed, and the financial consequences can also be unbearable. If...
Finding Financial Freedom in July
By Charlestien Harris In the month of July, the nation celebrates its freedom. Also called Independence Day, the Fourth of July is a public holiday in the United States of America that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which...
Homeownership: Down Payment Assistance and Closing Costs
By Charlestien Harris Throughout the month of June, I have been writing about National Homeownership Month. As I wrap up talking about homeownership, I would like to close out this month by discussing two very important topics that are vital to the process of...
Understanding Homeownership Terminology, Part 2
By Charlestien Harris I hope that last week’s article helped you understand the home buying process terms a little better. It is my desire to educate my audience and to make a difference in their lives. Going into the process armed with knowledge can make the...
Southern Bancorp Selects Joycelin Randle as Senior Manager of Investor Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has announced Joycelin Randle as its Senior Manager, Investor Relations & Stakeholder Engagement, a key role in supporting the mission-focused organization’s impact...