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Financial Abuse and Domestic Violence
By: Charlestien Harris Recognizing that October is National Domestic Violence Month, I wanted bring attention to how domestic violence can affect the financial well-being of a victim and others around them. Domestic violence is often defined as the willful...
A 5-Step Financial Plan for National Financial Planning Month
By: Charlestien Harris It seems like every month we are celebrating some holiday or making an observance of some kind, and October is no different – it’s National Financial Planning Month. Financial planning is the process of taking a comprehensive look at your...
Student Loans: Prepare Your Budget to Resume Payments
By: Charlestien Harris Nothing can destroy a well-planned budget more than an unexpected expense or an unplanned event. But, in this case, the expense can be predicted because the U.S. Department of Education has announced a final extension of the pause on student...
6 Financial Tips to Survive a Recession
By: Charlestien Harris Maintaining your finances can be overwhelming and stressful even when the economy is in favorable condition. Everyday expenses, work, and family obligations can demand our immediate attention, but it is just as important to also spend time on a...
Southern Bancorp to Finance Community Development Space in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced its involvement in the Calico Station development, a forthcoming community gathering place in downtown Hattiesburg. A groundbreaking event was held on...
Collaboration Between Southern Bancorp and Aaron E. Henry Community Health Services Recognized in New York City by Clinton Global Initiative
(Clarksdale, Miss.) -- A collaboration between Southern Bancorp and Aaron E. Henry Community Health Services (AEH) has been recognized as a 2022 Commitment to Action by the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI.) The two organizations will partner in a two-year pilot project...
Clinton Global Initiative Partnership with Southern Bancorp and AEH
We are excited to announce our Advancing Health Equity partnership with the Aaron E. Henry Community Health Services Center at the Clinton Global Initiative. This partnership consists of a two-year pilot to integrate Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)...
Student Loans: Other Types of Forgiveness, Cancellation, and Discharge
By: Charlestien Harris Student loan forgiveness is a very hot topic these days. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Waiver program deadline of Oct. 31, 2022 is fast approaching, so get your application in as soon as possible. If you don’t qualify for the...
Health Insurance: Review Your Coverage Before October
By: Charlestien Harris If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it is to make sure we have adequate health insurance for ourselves and our family members. Having health coverage is an essential part of being financially responsible; not having adequate health coverage...
