Jun 20, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness, Homebuying
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Counselor at Southern Bancorp Now that you’ve decided you’re ready to purchase a home, it’s time to learn more about the home buying process. A Homebuyer Education Course is designed to educate potential buyers about the steps...
Jun 12, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness, Homebuying
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Counselor at Southern Bancorp June is commonly known as National Homeownership Month – a time to celebrate the American dream of owning a home and to promote the benefits of homeownership. National Homeownership Week began in...
Jun 6, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris June is a very popular month for weddings – often considered the third most popular month after September and October! You’ve probably heard the phrase “tying the knot” used to describe a wedding ceremony. This week, I want to share some thrifty...
May 30, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris May is National Moving Month, which kicks off one of the busiest moving seasons of the year. It’s also when home sales begin to rise, and people start making big changes. Moving can be a hassle and a chore, and it often brings more change than...
May 23, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
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...
May 16, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
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....
May 9, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
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 2, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
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...
Apr 25, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
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...
Apr 18, 2025 | Blog, Financial Fitness
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...
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