If your employment situation changes, you may wonder what to do with your retirement savings at your previous employer. In fact, you have a variety of options when it comes to taking distributions from your employer-sponsored retirement savings plan. This may be a...
read moreYour emergency fund has been established, and you’ve accumulated enough savings to warrant thinking in terms of an investment portfolio. What’s the next step? There’s the DIY approach, where you have an idea of the strategies and rules of the industry and you make...
read moreArvest announced that Keith Bowles has been promoted to Sales Manager for the bank’s Benton County market. He replaces Amy Morbeck, who was recently promoted to Chief Product and Innovation Officer. Bowles had served as Branch Administrator, Senior Vice President in...
read moreArvest has been named to Forbes’ 2024 list of America’s Best-in-State Employers for Arkansas (No. 4) and Oklahoma (No. 16). It is the fifth consecutive year the bank has been awarded on the list for Arkansas and the third year for Oklahoma. Presented by Forbes and...
read moreWorking capital is the lifeblood of any business, ensuring that it can operate smoothly and meet its short-term obligations. It provides the essential funds to cover daily expenses such as payroll, inventory purchases, and utility bills, which keeps the business...
read moreArvest has named Chris Evans president and CEO of Arvest Mortgage Division, effective August 5. Evans previously served as director of finance for Arvest since 2012. He joined the bank in 2006 and has 27 years’ experience in the financial industry. During his tenure...
read moreWhat is authentication? Authentication is the process or action of verifying the identity of a user or process. 5 Common Authentication Types Password-based authentication. Passwords are the most common methods of authentication Multi-factor authentication...
read moreWhen it comes to “surprise” expenses, the first thought may be a car breaking down, or a sudden medical emergency. However, these aren’t the only expenses that can balloon out of control quickly. There are many unknowns in life, and not everyone ends up with the same...
read moreArvest is proud to announce a grant on behalf of the Arvest Foundation to the George Washington Carver Birthplace Association to support the final restoration efforts of the “1872 Neosho Colored School.” Located in Neosho, Missouri, the school was listed in the...
read moreArvest has named Chad Evans as the new president for the bank’s Benton County market. He replaces Brad Crain, who was recently promoted to Regional Executive for Enhanced Banking Services. Evans, who has been with Arvest for over 30 years, has served as president for...
read moreFor investors, election years should be much like any other year. However, there is sometimes a temptation to try to discern how the political winds may affect investment outcomes. The temptation becomes pronounced in presidential election years, and there is a risk...
read moreThe Arvest Opportunity Fund, a wholly owned, non-bank subsidiary of Arvest Bank, has established a new advisory board to support the subsidiary’s mission of providing products, services and financial education opportunities to underbanked communities. The new board is...
read moreArvest is pleased to announce the bank’s 14th annual Million Meals campaign provided more than 2.6 million meals to support 85 local food partners across the bank’s four-state footprint. It’s the most meals provided since the initiative began in 2011. Each year, the...
read moreArvest is pleased to announce Amy Morbeck and Brad Crain have been promoted to new leadership positions within the organization. Morbeck, who recently served as executive vice president, sales manager for the bank’s Benton County market, has been named Chief Product...
read moreDo you ever wonder where your money goes each month? Does it seem challenging to get ahead? If so, establishing a budget can help keep track of how you spend your money and help you reach your financial goals. Examine your financial goals Before you establish a...
read moreThe deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 28! Arkansans affected by the May 24 through 27 severe weather and tornadoes who live in Baxter, Benton, Boone, or Marion counties may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. Disaster assistance may help pay for rent, home...
read moreWhen housing prices are high, inventory is low and interest rates are double what they were three years ago, it’s easy to understand why would-be buyers are hesitant to get a new mortgage. The good news is that obtaining an affordable mortgage isn’t out of reach....
read moreWhen it comes to retirement, one of the most common regrets expressed by the recently retired in surveys is not having saved enough. Another regret is spending too much too soon. Although it’s not surprising that some wish they were paid more and were able to save...
read moreArvest has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for New Grads list for 2024. The bank was one of 35 companies listed in the banking and financial services industry. The awards list was announced May 21 and can be viewed on the Forbes website. Presented by...
read moreFraud continues to be a prominent issue impacting consumers, businesses and financial institutions. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported losing $10 billion to scams in 2023. That’s $1 billion more than 2022 and the highest ever reported in...
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