By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp March Madness is in full swing, and almost everyone is glued to their TV set! What an exciting time, especially if your team is still in the game and advancing within the bracket they were chosen for,…

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp March has been designated as Women’s History Month, and I could not let this month pass without recognizing the impactful contributions women have made to the financial world. Traditionally, men have…

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp In basketball, there is a defensive move commonly known as “the trap.” It involves an aggressive tactic where two defenders target the ball handler to force turnovers, typically near the sidelines,…

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp Well, it’s that time of year again! If you are a basketball or sports fan, you know exactly what I’m talking about – it’s March Madness season! This is the time of year that college teams prepare for…

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp Throughout the month of February, we have been talking about how we, as consumers, manage our relationship with money. Reflecting on that relationship involves aligning our core spending values with…

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp   I know this month is known as the “love” month, but if we are being realistic, breakups happen during this month as well. Breakups are sometimes easy, but other times they can be very difficult and…

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp According to the lyrics of a popular song, love is a many-splendored thing! Being in love is wonderful when it’s with the right person, and when your finances are thoughtfully considered in the…

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp February is commonly known as the month of love. It is a time for reflection on our relationships with family, friends, foes, and sometimes finances. I want to focus on the relationship between you and…

By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp Usually, the IRS begins accepting 2025 tax returns by the end of January for the new tax season. Most employers should have mailed the necessary tax documents by January 31, allowing most filers to…