Nov 21, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach Southern Bancorp Most of us love the holidays and the traditions that come with them. Establishing those traditions can sometimes cause financial stress, but knowing how to navigate the traditional space can work to your...
Nov 14, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
How to Avoid Overspending During the Holidays By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach Southern Bancorp Ahh, the holidays are coming, and I can’t wait to celebrate! But along with the festivities comes the temptation to overspend. Overspending during the...
Nov 6, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
Financial Well-Being: How to Remain Healthy, Wealthy & Wise By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp If you’re not feeling the pinch during this shutdown, chances are you know someone who is. Being financially stretched can be a...
Nov 3, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp This article marks the conclusion of our month-long celebration of National Financial Planning Month! I hope you’ve found a few golden nuggets in the series and have already begun implementing some of...
Oct 24, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp We’ve often emphasized the importance of financial planning for your overall financial well-being. One topic that tends to be overlooked is reviewing your health insurance policies. If you’re not...
Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp National Financial Planning Month is a great time to seek expert advice from a certified or qualified financial professional. However, finding the right person can be challenging if you’re unsure...
Oct 10, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp In last week’s article, I discussed October being recognized as National Financial Planning Month. This week, I’ll explain the eight key components of developing a financial plan. These components...
Oct 3, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp October is the perfect time to review your finances. During the fall season, nature’s changes are evident with just a glance at your surroundings. The same can be said when you take a good look at your...
Sep 25, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp Taxes are a fact of life, and being a senior citizen is no exception. Many people believe that Social Security income is not taxable, but that’s not entirely true. Whether your Social Security benefits...
Sep 19, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach, Southern Bancorp The holidays are just a few months away, and if we’re being honest, most of our purchases will be made by sliding, tapping, or inserting a card. Now is a great time to evaluate which type of card might...
