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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.

Looking for something more in-depth?

We offer: 

  • Financial Education
  • One-on-ones
  • Workshops
  • Courses
  • Outreach
  • Partnership
Contact us today to find out what we can do for you.

Financial Wellness Tips

Financial Wellness Tips

What Happens If I Can’t Pay My Bills

What Happens If I Can’t Pay My Bills

By Charlestien Harris When managing finances, the number one priority is to keep current with your mortgage or rent, as well as your monthly household bills.  There are many factors that can affect your ability to stay current with bills such as death, job loss,...

Recognizing Roadblocks to Financial Success

Recognizing Roadblocks to Financial Success

By Charlestien Harris Hello, my financial fitness trainees!  This week, I decided it was time to help you recognize some obstacles that might hinder you from moving forward with getting your finances in order once we move past this health crisis.  Whatever they are,...

Keeping Your Credit Strong during a Pandemic

Keeping Your Credit Strong during a Pandemic

By Charlestien Harris Hello again my financial fitness trainees!  As you know, we’ve been discussing the importance of lowering expenses and prioritizing bills.  Being able to stay current on bills can become increasingly challenging as the COVID-19 crisis...

Don’t Let High Bill Payments Weigh You Down

Don’t Let High Bill Payments Weigh You Down

Hello everyone! I am Charlestien Harris, certified housing and credit counselor, and I’m back again to talk about finances. The coronavirus has destroyed many budgets and affected the normal flow of income for a number of households. Previously, I talked about bill...

Financial Fitness

Financial Fitness

A financial coach’s blog of tips for staying financially fit By Charlestien Harris As we navigate this very turbulent time in our lives, there are very credible sources of good sound financial advice readily available to the public. I am a HUD Certified...