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End of the year approaches, have you taken your RMD yet?
Tax deferral on retirement savings eventually comes to an end. Those who are 73 and older this year must take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from their qualified retirement plan accounts (IRAs, 401(k)s, SEP-IRAs, Simple IRAS, and similar retirement plans but...
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End of the year approaches, have you taken your RMD yet?
Tax deferral on retirement savings eventually comes to an end. Those who are 73 and older this year must take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from their qualified retirement plan accounts (IRAs, 401(k)s, SEP-IRAs, Simple IRAS, and similar retirement plans but...
New Year, New You. Set Yourself Up for Success in 2025
Take a good look at your surroundings and your daily routine. What’s working, and what isn’t? Here are some ideas for things you can do during January to set yourself up for success this year: Prioritize. Start each day by identifying your 3 most important tasks, and...
Converting or Rolling Over Traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs
The end of the year can be a good time to review current investments and consider potential changes. One common topic is converting or rolling over a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. An experienced professional can be especially helpful when exploring these types of...
Arvest Honors 142 Teachers During ‘We Love Teachers’ Initiative
Arvest recently honored 142 teachers during the bank’s annual “We Love Teachers” initiative, which awards area educators $500 each to help with the purchase of school supplies. Teachers at K-12 public state-funded schools were selected by...
Rawls Named Sales Manager for Central Oklahoma
Arvest has promoted Jill Rawls to sales manager for the bank’s Central Oklahoma region. Rawls, who began her banking career in 1993 with Arvest, has served in many capacities throughout the bank, including on the leadership team in the Shawnee market and most recently...
Tips to Safeguard Your Holiday Shopping in 2024
As the seasons change and new routines begin, many consumers will turn their spending towards the holiday season. Whether online shopping or purchasing in-store, it is important to keep your debit and credit card information secure. Do you know what fraud looks like...
Social Media Money “Hacks”
“If it's too good to be true, it probably is.” When it comes to banking “hacks” on social media, this phrase should be a guiding principle. Earlier this fall, the internet was inundated with videos claiming to help people get “free money” from their local ATM. Too...
Celebrating Diwali, A Festival of Lights
By Shreni Gandhi, underwriting manager Over a billion people across the globe celebrate Diwali (Dee-va-li), a festival of lights observed in India and its diaspora. I am proud to be part of that billion people's representation. Diwali is called the Festival of Lights...
Accounting for Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Health care is an often overlooked aspect of retirement planning, yet it is one of the most financially influential. Some may assume that Medicare will cover all medical costs. The truth is, for most people, healthcare costs not covered by Medicare during retirement...
Celebrating the Storytelling Tradition of the Indigenous People
By Deana Butler, human resources manager My father, Odean Hamilton, is a storyteller and his father, Bill Hamilton, was too. I am Cherokee on my father’s side and have remained connected to my Cherokee roots through their shared stories. As a child, I remember...
Transitioning into Retirement
The Retirement "Zone" If you're considering retirement within the next five years or so, you're in the retirement "zone." This is a critical time period during which you'll be faced with a number of important choices, and the decisions you make can have long-lasting...
Emerging Fraud Trends and How to Protect Yourself
Fraud is an ever-evolving threat, adapting with technology and finding new ways to exploit individuals and organizations. Understanding the latest trends in fraud and knowing how to protect yourself is crucial in this digital age. Here, we explore some of the newest...
Preparing Associates for the Workforce of Tomorrow
Author: Justin Luebker, Executive Director of Talent Management Never stop learning. This mantra has guided me throughout my career and is one I share often. I am fortunate that Arvest is an employer who deeply values this. It’s important for companies and...
Jared Turnbull Promoted to Loan Manager for Joplin Region
Jared Turnbull has been promoted to Loan Manager for the bank’s Joplin Region. Turnbull, who has been with Arvest since 2013, had served as the bank’s senior commercial banker in Pittsburg, Kansas. He also previously served as Community Market President in Pittsburg....
Choosing a Beneficiary for Your IRA or 401(k)
Selecting beneficiaries for retirement benefits is different from choosing beneficiaries for other assets such as life insurance. With retirement benefits, you need to know the impact of income tax and estate tax laws in order to select the right beneficiaries....
Richard Winesburg Named President of Joplin Market
Arvest has named Richard Winesburg as president for the bank’s Joplin market. He replaces Chad Evans, who was named president of the bank’s Benton County market. Winesburg had served as loan manager for the bank in Joplin since 2017. He began his career at Arvest in...
Planning Ahead for Life Insurance Proceeds
Why did you purchase life insurance? Most people buy life insurance to provide a source of income for someone (e.g., a spouse, parent, or child) after they pass. Buying the policy was the first step. Now you'll need to do a little more work to help the money you leave...
Authorized Push Payment Fraud
What is Authorized Push Payment(APP) Fraud? Authorized Push Payment Fraud is a type of fraud that occurs when the victim is persuaded - usually through social engineering scams - into transferring money to fraudsters. Typically, the fraudsters will impersonate a...
Notice Regarding Banking Outages for Some Customers
Update as of 4:45 PM: Intermittent issues logging in to the mobile app and online banking have been resolved. Our ATM with Live Teller services will remain paused through the weekend and resume on Tuesday, September 3. Thank you for your patience during this time.
5 Helpful Tips for Managing Small Business Cash Flow
Effective cash flow management – knowing how much cash is coming in and going out – is critical for the success of small businesses. With regular forecasting and tight monitoring of expenses, entrepreneurs can ensure that their business has enough cash on hand to meet...
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