The Game of Life (the board game introduced by Milton Bradley as The Checkered Game of Life) was originally created over 160 years ago, in 1860. In the modern version released in 1960, the game starts out with an interesting scenario. Each player must choose whether...
read moreThe Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts of America will receive a boost in support for local scouts thanks to a $5,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. Arvest Wealth Management senior client advisor Terri Taylor recently presented the check to Philip Wright,...
read moreDon’t take the bait! Smishing is the most common mobile-based phishing. Slow down and think before you click! Smishing has become a big problem; according to the FBI, it is only getting worse. The average person gets over 19 spam texts per month. While not all...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce Penny Lacy has been promoted to the position of executive vice president and sales manager for the bank in Springfield, Mo. Lacy started her career with Arvest in 1994 and most recently served as director of associate relations in...
read moreQuick question: Would you prefer to inherit—1. A $200,000 portfolio of stocks and bonds, or 2. A $200,000 IRA invested in the same stocks and bonds? All things being equal, the IRA should be your second choice since it comes with an income tax obligation. Most...
read moreArvest Bank recently announced a five-year partnership with Google Cloud to enable and accelerate our multi-year digital transformation strategy. This news follows announcements about our partnership with technology leader Thought Machine and Laura Merling joining...
read moreHas the recent uptick in mortgage rates put your homebuying dreams on hold? If so, an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) may provide an option that makes homeownership a reality. While traditional fixed-rate mortgages allow you to lock in an interest rate that remains the...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce we have added Anne E. McGregor to our local board of directors in Springfield, Mo. McGregor has served as chair of the Neighbor Company, where she works with family members to direct and facilitate charitable investments and oversees...
read moreArvest Bank hosted a launch party for an upcoming Habitat for Humanity of Benton County (Ark.) bank build on Thursday and is excited to work with other local financial institutions on the construction of a home this fall. In addition to hosting the launch party at our...
read moreWith restrictions winding down and summer in full swing, Americans are beginning to experience some of the wonderful travel they previously deferred. Some reports show travel spending is on the rise, and spending on experiences is outweighing spending on goods. Travel...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce we have added Melissa Troup to our local board of directors in Conway, Ark. Troup is a homeschool teacher and community volunteer in Conway. She fills various roles in the homeschooling sphere, including teaching group classes and...
read moreSummer traveling is all about relaxation, family time, or just getting away from your everyday routine. It is a time to leave your worries at home. Here are some helpful tips to put your mind at ease this summer while traveling. Leave work at the office It can be easy...
read moreArvest Wealth Management is pleased to announce the launch of our Advanced Planning Team, a group of experts and specialists focused on delivering strategies and solutions for high-net-worth individuals and households throughout Arvest’s four-state footprint. “At...
read moreArvest recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new branch in Glenpool. Expected to open in early 2023, the branch will be about 4,200 SF and house approximately 12 Arvest associates. That includes front-line staff as well as associates with expertise in...
read moreIf you own or manage a business, your mailbox and inbox are probably full of offers to give you a loan. Why? Because making loans for businesses is easy. But at the end of the day, a loan is just a transaction – you get money and you’re obligated to repay that money...
read moreWhen it comes to the day-to-day operations of your business, you have a lot on your plate. With fraud and data security threats constantly evolving, you need to be aware of safety measures to keep your customer card data protected. The Payment Card Industry Data...
read moreKeeping your cool can be difficult when the market goes on one of its periodic roller-coaster rides. Having strategies in place can prepare you, both financially and psychologically, to handle market volatility. Here are 11 ways to avoid making hasty decisions, which...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce we have added David Teigen to our local board of directors in Eureka Springs, Ark. Teigen is the owner of Teigen Insurance and Teigen Properties and has worked in the insurance industry since 1976. Additionally, he is the incoming...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce Rebecca Lewis has been promoted to executive vice president and sales manager for the bank in Tulsa, Okla. Lewis has 28 years of industry experience, most recently serving as branch administrator and sales coordinator for Arvest’s...
read moreDid you know that business bank accounts don’t have the same protections that federal law affords consumers when it comes to recovering from fraudulent transactions? With experts predicting an increase in financial crimes, it’s critical for businesses of all sizes to...
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