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Southern Bank announces Diane Wakefield as Director of Wealth Management
Southern Bank recently announced that Diane Wakefield has been named Director of Wealth Management.
Watch out for ‘Phantom Hacker’ scams
What are ‘Phantom Hacker’ scams and how can you avoid them? Southern Bank is here to show you what to do to protect yourself.
Articles
Fraud Prevention
Hey, nice profile pic! Here’s why scammers want to paint it.
Don’t believe them – it’s a scam. They don’t really want to paint your profile picture, and they don’t plan on paying you. In fact, you’ll end up paying them. Here’s how the scam works.
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Fraud Prevention
How to Avoid Scams Over the Holidays
How do you avoid scams over the holidays? Southern Bank can help you learn the red flags of scams, the best ways to protect yourself from scams, and how to respond if you fall victim to a scam.
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Fraud Prevention
Protect Your Business from Scams Over the Holidays
How can you protect your business from scams during the holidays? Southern Bank has advice on how to recognize the red flags of a scam, protecting your business from scams, and how to respond if your business is scammed.
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Fraud Prevention
Watch out for ‘Phantom Hacker’ scams
What are ‘Phantom Hacker’ scams and how can you avoid them? Southern Bank is here to show you what these scams look like and what to do to protect yourself.
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Fraud Prevention
Send yourself Money? That’s a Big Red Flag
Scammers are always creating new ways to steal your money. One of the recent scams utilizing peer-to-peer payment services is what’s known as the 'Pay Yourself Scam.'
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Press Releases
Press Release
Southern Bank announces Diane Wakefield as Director of Wealth Management
Southern Bank recently announced that Diane Wakefield has been named Director of Wealth Management, where she will lead our brokerage/advisory services, personal and institutional trust and fiduciary investment management as well as employee benefits.
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Press Release
Southern Bank names Higgins, Roberts, and Rivenburgh as Regional Presidents
Southern Bank recently announced Keith Higgins, Chris Roberts, and Brian Rivenburgh have been promoted to Regional President in the bank’s Northwest, South, and East Regions, respectively.
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Press Release
Southern Bank names Mike Weaver as Community Bank President in Jonesboro
Southern Bank is excited to announce the promotion of Mike Weaver as Community Bank President in Jonesboro, AR.
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Press Release
Stefan Chkautovich recognized as a 2025 St. Louis Titan 100
The Titan 100 program recognizes the Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives in St. Louis. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that includes demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion.
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Press Release
Southern Bank Recognized by SBA as Top 10 in Missouri
We're proud to announce that Southern Bank has been recognized by the SBA as top 10 in Missouri for 2024.
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Money Management
Money Management
Financial Tips for the New Year
Financial tips for the new year to help you get out of debt.
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Money Management
How to buy your first car
Excited to purchase your first car? We can help you through the process and give you everything you need to know.
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Money Management
How Do I Open a Savings Account For a Child or Grandchild?
Looking to open a savings account for your child or grandchild? We’ll show you what you need, and how starting early leads to success down the road.
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Money Management
Tax Refund Direct Deposit
What happens if you get the routing number or account number wrong? Here’s what you need to know as well as some new policies to watch for in tax year 2021.
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Fraud Prevention
Fraud Prevention
Hey, nice profile pic! Here’s why scammers want to paint it.
Don’t believe them – it’s a scam. They don’t really want to paint your profile picture, and they don’t plan on paying you. In fact, you’ll end up paying them. Here’s how the scam works.
Read More >
Fraud Prevention
How to Avoid Scams Over the Holidays
How do you avoid scams over the holidays? Southern Bank can help you learn the red flags of scams, the best ways to protect yourself from scams, and how to respond if you fall victim to a scam.
Read More >
Fraud Prevention
Protect Your Business from Scams Over the Holidays
How can you protect your business from scams during the holidays? Southern Bank has advice on how to recognize the red flags of a scam, protecting your business from scams, and how to respond if your business is scammed.
Read More >
Fraud Prevention
Watch out for ‘Phantom Hacker’ scams
What are ‘Phantom Hacker’ scams and how can you avoid them? Southern Bank is here to show you what these scams look like and what to do to protect yourself.
Read More >
Fraud Prevention
Send yourself Money? That’s a Big Red Flag
Scammers are always creating new ways to steal your money. One of the recent scams utilizing peer-to-peer payment services is what’s known as the 'Pay Yourself Scam.'
Read More >
Home Buying
Home Buying
How do new construction loans work?
How do new construction loans work? Learn about them here and find out the benefits of getting a construction loan to build your dream home.
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Home Buying
How to qualify for a home equity loan
Wondering how to qualify for a home equity loan, but not sure what you need? Find out here and get started right away with a Southern Bank lender.
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Home Buying
What is mortgage insurance and do you need it?
Wondering about mortgage insurance and if you need it? We’ll show you the different types of mortgage insurance and how to avoid the added cost.
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Home Buying
How to get prequalified for a home loan
Are you wondering how to get prequalified for a home loan? It’s simpler than you think, and it may be the best place to start in the home buying process.
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Business
Business
How to write a Business Plan for a Loan
Looking for commercial funding, but now sure how to write a business plan for a loan? We’ll show you what needs to be in your business plan and some tips on writing it.
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Business
How to Get a Commercial Loan
Want to grow your business but not sure how to get a commercial loan? Learn the steps to getting commercial financing right here ...
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Business
Q&A with a Local Business Owner
Hear from another small business owner about how they got started and how Southern Bank has helped them run their business.
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Business
How to Get a Loan for Land
Buying land to start or expand your farm comes with more options than you might think. Get started here and find out more about how to get a loan for land.
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Digital Banking
Digital Banking
Get the Most from your Banking Experience
Smartphones, tablets and laptops have become part of our daily life. We are a society of constant connection. Whether through email ...
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Digital Banking
3 Reasons People Love Mobile Banking
If you haven’t already, sign up for mobile banking with mobile deposit. Whether you need to check your balance, transfer funds ...
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Digital Banking
3 Ways Mobile Deposit Will Change Your World
If you haven’t already, sign up for mobile banking with mobile deposit. Whether you need to check your balance, transfer funds ...
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