Apr 3, 2025 | News, Press Releases
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...
Mar 28, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
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...
Mar 24, 2025 | News, Press Releases
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...
Mar 14, 2025 | News, Press Releases
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...
Mar 14, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
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...
Mar 7, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
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,...
Feb 14, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
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...
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...
