How to Create a Spending Plan for College
By: Charlestien Harris So, you have graduated from high school. Congratulations! Many of you are now college bound, which means leaving the family nest…
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How Credit Utilization Affects Your Credit Score
If you’ve been reading my column for any time now, you know how important your credit score can be. You also might know that…
Quick Tips on Writing a Hardship Letter
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly everyone on the planet to some degree. And while the economic impacts have been severe for people across…
Top Ten Signs of Debt Overload
In all areas of life, there are warning signs that tell us when something is wrong, and the same can be said for our…
The Facts about Debit Cards and Tips for Avoiding Fraud
By Charlestien Harris The days of using cash, checks or coins to pay for purchases are disappearing rapidly. Most consumers have converted to using…
The Facts about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Community Partners is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency and can be reached by contacting your local Southern Bancorp branch or visiting www.southernpartners.org/housing-counseling/. We can…
