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Having a strong, basic understanding of your finances is empowering and can put you on the path to financial freedom. Southern Bancorp’s financial counselors and available resources are great first steps.
Having a strong, basic understanding of your finances is empowering and can put you on the path to financial freedom. Southern Bancorp’s financial counselors and available resources are great first steps.
If you prefer to learn on your own, we have a variety of free materials ready to download on our Opportunity Center page, as well as a weekly blog series that covers everything from reducing debt to estate planning to homeownership.

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Contact us today to find out what we can do for you.

Financial Wellness Tips

Financial Wellness Tips

10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas on a Budget

10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas on a Budget

By: Charlestien Harris There’s nothing worse than realizing you forgot to buy a Christmas gift for someone on your list. But don’t feel bad – having to buy presents last minute is common, and happens to the best of us. Sometimes, we just miss the shipping deadline, or...

How to be Debt-Free in 2023!

How to be Debt-Free in 2023!

By: Charlestien Harris I know, I know, 2022 is not over yet – but we must look ahead and plan to eliminate some (or all) of the debt we may have accumulated over the holidays! Most everyone I know sets a goal of living debt-free, and that is great if you plan to stick...

Money Moves to Make When Shipping Gifts

By: Charlestien Harris The holiday season is upon us, and it is time to ship, ship, ship! For many of us, having friends and family spread all over the country and even the world, shipping gifts is an essential part of your holiday ritual. And with the price of...

Recognizing Your Money Personality

Recognizing Your Money Personality

By: Charlestien Harris This is a time of the year that can get quite busy, and a time when most people ignore their budgeting principles. Some personalities begin by trying to live by the slogan, “You only live once.” In the spirit of the holiday shopping season, I...

5 Housing Resources for Veterans

5 Housing Resources for Veterans

By: Charlestien Harris This week, on November 11, people across the country will observe Veterans Day. In honor of this important day, I wanted to highlight a few programs that can offer assistance to those who have served this country.  A military Veteran is a...

Money Moves to Consider Before the End of the Year

Money Moves to Consider Before the End of the Year

By: Charlestien Harris Where has the year gone? The holiday season kicks into high gear this month, and before we know it we will be celebrating a new year! This season, a lot of people are focused on shopping, traveling, and getting together with friends and family....