Economic Update: Q4 2021

My friends, Christmas is eight weeks away. This public service announcement about the frighteningly…

The Importance of Maximizing Your Employee Benefits

We’re hearing a lot about burnout in today’s work environment. Burnout is a form of exhaustion caused by excessive…

Get to Know Our Markets: Atlanta, GA

Southern First is proud to serve eight markets in the Southeast – Greenville, Columbia, Summerville and…

Stronger United: Stories of the United Way’s Impact

As part of our mission of Impacting Lives in the Communities We Serve, Southern First is proud to partner with the…

The 3 Biggest Scams Right Now & How to Protect Yourself

It has probably been a while since you’ve heard from a Nigerian prince asking you for money. That’s because…

Intern Reflections: Takeaways from a Summer in Banking

As students head back to school, we are saying goodbye to our 2021 interns. Internships are a rite of passage for…

Economic Update: Q3 2021

We are halfway through 2021 and many of our early-year suggestions of themes in the economy have proven true. New…

Carpe Diem: Setting and Achieving Personal Goals Post-Pandemic

The pandemic is what psychologist Susan Krauss Whitbourne calls a “time of measurement” effect – the rare…

Is Relationship Banking Scalable? Maintaining a Client-First Approach in a Growth-Oriented Economy

At Southern First, we believe in relationship banking. That means you should know who your banker is, and they put…

Complete These Financial To-Dos Before Your Next Vacation

Have the travel bug? You’re not alone. As COVID restrictions lift and vaccination numbers increase, tourism is on…