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Buying a home is one of the best ways to build generational wealth for your family and add to your own net worth. But whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned veteran, the homebuying process can be intimidating.
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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Learn More About Financial Development

Learn More About Financial Development

Give Yourself a Mid-Year Financial Checkup

Give Yourself a Mid-Year Financial Checkup

By: Charlestien Harris We are now halfway through 2022, which is the perfect time to do a mid-year financial checkup. Review what progress you've made since the beginning of the year, and make plans for the rest of the year to reach your goals. Without regular...

Are You Ready to be a Homeowner?

Are You Ready to be a Homeowner?

By: Charlestien Harris All month, we have been talking about homeownership topics in observation of National Homeownership Month. But we don’t want to overlook that all-important question: Are you ready to become a homeowner?   Sometimes, the excitement and...

Six Required Components to Buying a Home

Six Required Components to Buying a Home

By: Charlestien Harris Buying a home can be overwhelming, but if you understand what you need before you start the process you can be better prepared for it. Every person that plans to purchase a home has to complete each of these steps to become a homeowner. Let’s...

Realizing the American Dream Yesterday and Today

Realizing the American Dream Yesterday and Today

By: Charlestien Harris Is it June already?! Time flies when you’re working towards healthier financial fitness.  Not only is it the halfway mark of our calendar year, but it is also National Homeownership Month. During this month we celebrate the joy that owning...

Finding Money for College

Finding Money for College

By: Charlestien Harris Congratulations are in order for those of you that have reached this milestone in your educational endeavors. This can mean that those same graduates will be searching for money to continue their education. Finding money to fund college can be a...

Five Money Mistakes to Avoid this Memorial Day

Five Money Mistakes to Avoid this Memorial Day

By: Charlestien Harris Memorial Day is right around the corner, and on this special holiday, we remember and honor those brave individuals who gave their life in service to our country. As it’s a federal holiday, many Americans will also be off work, enjoying time...

Home Improvements on a Budget

Home Improvements on a Budget

By: Charlestien Harris May is a popular time to tackle home improvement projects. Not just because the weather is nice, but because you can often find great deals on materials. Whether you want to install a new deck or update the siding on your home, you will likely...