Great Southern Bank Introduces New Financial Education Center During Financial Literacy Month

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Great Southern Bank launched its Financial Education Center to promote financial literacy during April's Financial Literacy Month. This free online resource offers personalized courses to enhance personal money management skills, featuring over 50 modules on various topics including homeownership and retirement planning. The initiative, developed in partnership with EVERFI, aims to address gaps in financial literacy and is available on multiple devices. Great Southern Bank operates across several states, boasting $5.5 billion in assets, and is a subsidiary of Great Southern Bancorp, ticker GSBC.

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• Launch of the Financial Education Center provides free access to over 50 educational modules.
• Partnership with EVERFI enhances educational offerings and expertise.
• Supports community engagement and addresses financial literacy gaps.

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Free online educational resource for adult consumers

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of Financial Literacy Month in April, Great Southern Bank introduced its Financial Education Center, a free, digital resource that connects consumers to personalized financial education courses. This Center will provide convenient access for users to develop personal money management skills, which are key to financial stability and well-being. Available at www.GreatSouthernBank.com/FinancialEd, the self-guided and interactive experience is accessible at any time from a computer, tablet or smartphone. More than 50 learning modules and tools are available, with topics ranging from financial foundations, planning for your future, owning a home, financial caregiving, small business essentials, preparing for retirement, and more.  

“Through research and personal interactions, our customers let us know that they wanted and expected us to provide educational resources to help them in their financial journey. We’re pleased to expand our financial education initiatives by offering a convenient online resource that our customers can complete at their own pace,” said Great Southern Bank President and CEO Joe Turner. “Great Southern Bank is committed to creating an equitable financial future for all, and our Financial Education Center is a pivotal tool that will address gaps in financial literacy.”  

Great Southern partnered with the leader in education technology, EVERFI, to bring consumers the Financial Education Center. This comprehensive curriculum for adults supplements the Banks’ ongoing financial education initiatives, which includes reaching children, teens and older adults through American Bankers Association programs: Teach Children to Save, Get Smart About Credit, and Safe Banking for Seniors. 

Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Great Southern Bank operates 94 retail banking centers in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Arkansas and Nebraska and loan production offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Omaha, Nebraska, and Tulsa, Oklahoma. With $5.5 billion in total assets and a mission to build winning relationships with its customers, associates, shareholders, and communities, the Bank offers a broad range of banking services to commercial and retail customers. Great Southern Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Southern Bancorp, Inc., a public company with its common stock (ticker: GSBC) listed on the NASDAQ Global Select stock exchange.

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FAQ

What is the Financial Education Center launched by Great Southern Bank?

The Financial Education Center is a free online resource offering personalized financial education courses to improve money management skills.

How many educational modules are available in the Financial Education Center?

There are over 50 learning modules covering various financial topics.

What is the purpose of the Financial Education Center?

The center aims to promote financial literacy and support consumers in their financial journeys.

Who partnered with Great Southern Bank to create the Financial Education Center?

Great Southern Bank partnered with EVERFI, a leader in education technology.

When was the Financial Education Center launched?

The Financial Education Center was launched in April 2021 during Financial Literacy Month.

What is the stock symbol for Great Southern Bancorp?

The stock symbol for Great Southern Bancorp is GSBC.