Southland News

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Fraud alert: Protecting yourself from impersonation calls

March 23, 2026

Fraudsters are impersonating financial institutions to steal personal information, making it important to recognize the warning signs and protect your accounts.

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Before holiday spending starts, do this first

October 5, 2026

Get ahead of holiday spending with a simple October budgeting strategy to estimate holiday costs and plan how much to set aside from each paycheck.

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What is a rewards checking account? Earn debit card rewards on everyday purchases

August 12, 2026

Learn how debit card rewards work, how to earn points on everyday purchases and how to redeem your points for cash back, travel, gift cards and more.

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Why debit card rewards are so rare—and how Southland is changing the game

April 1, 2025 | 4 min

When you think of rewards points, your mind probably jumps to credit cards. That’s because the vast majority of rewards programs are tied to credit card spending—not debit cards.

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Maximizing your card rewards program

September 30, 2024 | 5 min

Here’s how you can optimize both credit and debit card benefits.

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What is a high yield account?

August 21, 2023

So what exactly does a high yield account do for your money? We're here to answer your FAQs.

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Considering a joint checking account?

August 7, 2023

Whether you're a new or long-term couple, opening a joint checking account is a big deal! Here's a few things to consider.