Jun 5, 2026 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp June is one of the most popular months for weddings. If you haven’t started planning – or if you haven’t noticed – it’s already June! Some people prefer not to plan far in advance, and that’s okay, but...
May 27, 2026 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp Parents, it’s your turn now! I have already addressed high school graduates and college graduates this month, offering financial tips to follow after the graduation ceremony has ended. Now, it’s time...
May 22, 2026 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp Last week, I spoke to high school graduates. This week, I want to speak to college graduates, most of whom are headed into the workforce. After earning a college degree, it’s time to face reality. Many...
May 15, 2026 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Graduation is finally here, and the excitement is reaching its peak. Becoming an adult and developing sound financial habits is a lifelong process. Whether you are...
May 8, 2026 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial at Coach Southern Bancorp May is celebrated as National Military Appreciation Month. Many companies and organizations recognize our service personnel by offering special discounts and promotions to show how much we appreciate...
May 1, 2026 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp For many people, spring means opening windows, getting rid of dust, and doing some general cleaning. While you’re freshening up your home, consider taking time to clean up your finances, too. You may...
Apr 24, 2026 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp April is nationally recognized as Fair Housing Month, yet many people are unaware of how to make a formal complaint or where to seek assistance if they are a victim of a Fair Housing Law violation. The...
Apr 16, 2026 | Blog, Financial Fitness
Dispelling the Myth: Estate Planning is Not Just for the Wealthy By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp Estate planning is a topic many people avoid because they believe they do not have enough financially to plan for the distribution of...
Apr 10, 2026 | Blog, Financial Fitness
Five Tips for Successful Investing By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp April is recognized as National Financial Literacy Month. One of the most important lessons I learned as an experienced financial counselor is knowing when to take on...
Apr 3, 2026 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp I have been talking basketball all month long, and with the Final Four games about to take place, I would be remiss if I did not talk about four of the most common financial challenges people face...
