Financial Abuse and Domestic Violence

Oct 14, 2022 | News

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

Oct 7, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness

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

Sep 30, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness

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...

Collaboration Between Southern Bancorp and Aaron E. Henry Community Health Services Recognized in New York City by Clinton Global Initiative

Sep 20, 2022 | News, Press Releases, Southern Bancorp Community Partners

(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...

Clinton Global Initiative Partnership with Southern Bancorp and AEH

Sep 19, 2022 | News

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

Sep 16, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness

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

Sep 9, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness

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...

Student Loans: Are Parent PLUS Loans Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?

Sep 2, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness

By: Charlestien Harris When the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Waiver program was publicized, I wanted to know how the loans some parents took out would be affected by this opportunity. After all, eliminating as much debt as possible is a key part of being...

Manuel Grays Promoted to City President of Southern Bancorp’s Ruleville Market

Sep 1, 2022 | News, Press Releases

RULEVILLE, MISS. – Southern Bancorp Bank today announced the promotion of Manuel Grays to City President of the bank’s Ruleville market. Grays has been with Southern Bancorp, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), since 2006, most recently serving as...

Student Loan Debt: Facts About the Limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver

Aug 26, 2022 | Blog, Financial Fitness

By: Charlestien Harris Student loan debt is one of the reasons some potential homebuyers can’t afford a mortgage. It is among the factors lenders look at when they consider you for a home loan, because your student loan debt can influence your debt-to-income ratio....