This week's TC Media podcast features our very own Kim Sutton and Nikkie Allen! They discuss the bank's history, values, and commitment to supporting local initiatives, as well as its products and services for businesses and individuals. Oh, and there's lots of laughing!

Visit ftc.gov/IDTheftWeek to learn more about how to protect your identity and what to do if you think your identity has been stolen.

Achieving financial wellness takes effort, and that success isn't always achievable overnight. But the effort will always pay off! Visit southernbank.com/getwell to learn more about financial wellness.

Identity theft can happen to anyone, regardless of age. Make sure to keep your personal information as confidential as possible!

At Southern Bank, we're passionate about helping you make 2024 the best year ever! To learn more, visit southernbank.com.

What does personal financial success look like? It may look like being debt free, or being able to spontaneously make large purchases, or sticking to an ongoing budget. No matter what, financial wellness is an ongoing effort, one step at a time, and it is never out of reach!

Financial freedom is not only about having enough money to meet your needs and wants, but also about having peace of mind and confidence in your financial situation. To learn more about financial wellness, visit southernbank.com/get-well-cl….

This year, we challenge you to make 2024 the Year of Change! Our featured challenge in January is the 52-Week Stack-Up. The idea is to save $1 in the first week of the year, $2 in the second week, and so on. By the end of the year, you will have saved $1,378!

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! In observance of the federal holiday, our branches are closed. We will reopen tomorrow at 9 a.m.

We were proud to feature NAMI Coastal Virginia as our guest on @WTKR3's Coast Live. This is a great organization that is focused on the mental well-being of residents of Hampton Roads. Check out the segment here: wtkr.com/coast-live/the-bett….

Fun fact: 7 out of 10 employees feel financial wellness programs help reduce their stress and increase loyalty to their employer! Click here to check out Southern@Work and learn more about how to set up a financial wellness strategy for your business: southernbank.com/business-fi…

Fact or fiction: Does mobile banking put your information at risk? This is fiction! Banks use strict security measures to protect your accounts and personal information. For more information about fraud prevention and identity theft, visit southernbank.com/identity-th…

Did you know? According to a recent study, 60% of full-time employees say they are stressed about their finances! When your employees are financially well, your business will benefit. For free business financial wellness resources, visit southernbank.com/business-fi….

January is Financial Wellness Month! Take charge of your finances in 2024. It's never too early or too late to achieve financial wellness. Visit southernbank.com/financial-w… for resources to help you get your financial house in order.

Happy New Year! In observance of the federal holiday, our branches are closed. We will reopen tomorrow at 9 a.m.

Happy New Year from our families to yours. Thank you to all of our wonderful customers for an excellent year!

As the holiday season ends, now is a great time to score deals on holiday inventory and end-of-season sales. Just make sure to keep a close eye on your budget! To learn more about developing healthy financial habits, visit southernbank.com/get-well.

Season’s Greetings! Our branches are closed today in observance of Christmas Day, a federal holiday. We will reopen tomorrow at 9 a.m.

Have a great holiday weekend! – From your friends at Southern Bank

Happy Throwback Thursday! Check out this holiday History of Money fun fact.