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Make Every Penny Count in May and Every Day!

Make Every Penny Count in May and Every Day!

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Counselor at Southern Bancorp Some people may look for pennies – especially if they’re on the ground – and pick them up. Others may carry a found penny for good luck or put the first penny they receive in their pocket. Either...
Seniors and Their Money in May

Seniors and Their Money in May

By Charlestien Harris Here’s a little-known fact: May is nationally recognized as Older Americans Month. Established in 1963, this observance honors the legacies and contributions of older Americans and supports them as they transition into the next stage of life....
The Military, Your Money, and AFCPE

The Military, Your Money, and AFCPE

By Charlestien Harris May is celebrated as National Military Appreciation Month! Take a moment to tell a service member how much you appreciate their service to this country. If you are not in the military, you might not realize that the military provides financial...
May is National Recommitment Month

May is National Recommitment Month

By Charlestien Harris Last week, we talked about May being National Mental Health Awareness Month and how your mental health can affect your finances. This week, I want to also celebrate the month of May as National Recommitment Month. Making a commitment can often...
Mental Health and Your Money

Mental Health and Your Money

By Charlestien Harris May is celebrated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. You might not think about money and mental health in the same sentence, but they are more closely related than you might think. Mental health can be a touchy subject to talk about, but...
Simple Financial Tips for College Students

Simple Financial Tips for College Students

By Charlestien Harris In all my years of tackling the topic of financial literacy, I’ve found that understanding basic financial skills and concepts is critical for a successful financial future. Almost everything we do as adults, like earning money, budgeting, paying...
What is America Saves Week?

What is America Saves Week?

By Charlestien Harris It’s a national celebration, and you can join in the festivities! Since 2007, America Saves Week has been an annual celebration as well as a call to action for everyday Americans to commit to saving successfully. Through the support of thousands...
College Savings Plans to Consider

College Savings Plans to Consider

By Charlestien Harris May graduation dates are fast approaching, and many high school seniors are eagerly watching their mailboxes and inboxes for acceptance letters or emails from the colleges they have applied to. College acceptance season, which usually runs from...
Women’s History Month: Money Tips for Women

Women’s History Month: Money Tips for Women

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...
How to Go Financially Green!

How to Go Financially Green!

By Charlestien Harris Even though we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day this past Monday, it is never too late to work on keeping your finances “in the green.” Some of us are all too familiar with the term “in the red” when it comes to our finances; nevertheless, some...