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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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Financial Wellness Tips

Financial Wellness Tips

March into College with Money Sense

March into College with Money Sense

By Charlestien Harris It is never too early to start thinking about money, especially if you are planning to attend college this summer or the coming fall. This is definitely the time of year that high school students usually learn whether or not they have been...

Tackling Financial Debt in February

Tackling Financial Debt in February

By: Charlestien Harris I know we are only two months into the year, but February is a fabulous time to start working on paying down your current debt. Statistics reported by Experian indicate that the average American has a debt amount of $96,371. That can be quite...

Is My Social Security Taxable?

Is My Social Security Taxable?

By: Charlestien Harris During tax season is when I get the most questions about what income is taxable or nontaxable. One of the biggest concerns I get from my audience is: Why is my Social Security income taxable?The common myth about Social Security income is that...

Money Moves to Make During a Recession

Money Moves to Make During a Recession

By: Charlestien Harris The state of the economy has been a “hot” topic as of late and financial experts have long been talking about a possible recession. Questions you might be asking are: What is a recession and how could it affect me? And, how can I protect myself...

How to Spot (and Avoid) Scammers

How to Spot (and Avoid) Scammers

By: Charlestien Harris The year has barely started and already there are scammers trying to take your hard earned money out of your wallet! Scammers target vulnerable and unsuspecting victims by getting them to fall for a dishonest scheme with the intent to defraud or...

Spending Habits You Need to Develop in 2023

Spending Habits You Need to Develop in 2023

By: Charlestien Harris It is quite rare that a financial counselor would advise you to develop spending habits! Usually, we tend to just give our advice on how to save, invest, or manage your money more efficiently to enjoy a healthy financial lifestyle. But this...

What To Do After a Holiday Financial Binge

What To Do After a Holiday Financial Binge

By: Charlestien Harris Well, we’ve done it – we spent way too much for the holidays. Now, it’s time to “fix it,” so to speak. While you may not be able to get back all of what you spent this year, don’t worry – there are some steps you can take to improve your...