It’s nice to have a home refresh every now and then. Small, inexpensive updates can change the look and feel inside your home and give it new life. Paint or wallpaper can help transform a room with a new color scheme. This is a generally inexpensive DIY option that...
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Arvest has named Justin French, Craig McCoy, Daniel Ogunyemi and Krystal Simon as its newest board members in Springfield. The addition of these community leaders rounds out the board committed to service in the Springfield area. Justin French is a producer for Barker...
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How can you be sure you’re making the best decision about your home financing? There are so many choices, different requirements, and special programs … it can make your eyes cross. When you apply for your mortgage, you’ll be asked a lot of questions about your...
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Those who work from home know achieving professional and personal balance can be challenging. Find work-life stability this fall with the following tips: 1. Start with a morning routine. It can be tempting to leave your business wardrobe in the closet while working...
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Have you ever found a new, exciting app and without hesitation clicked yes on that pop up asking for access to your contacts, microphone, camera, or even location without reading the privacy policy or checking the default security settings after installation? If so,...
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Staying on top of monitoring your credit is essential for good financial health. The three major credit bureaus—Experian, Transunion, and Equifax—are extending free weekly access to your credit reports until April 20, 2022. If you are just starting your credit journey...
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As a program to help everyone save for retirement, Social Security ought to be simple, but it is surprisingly complicated in the number of choices it provides. The appropriate actions for maximizing benefits are by no means obvious, and can become even more complex...
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There are moments when you may need to locate past transactions within your Arvest account. The Arvest Go mobile app and Arvest Online Banking with BlueIQ™ allow you to search for these transactions in a few clicks. To get started with Arvest Go, log into your...
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Your credit card and debit card function and look alike, but they provide different benefits. Credit cards work like a portable loan based on your credit line, which is a fixed amount you can borrow from the issuer and have access to repeatedly as you use and pay down...
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Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Mauricio Adonay Herrera has joined its local board of directors in Benton County, Ark. Herrera is the founder of Herrera Law Group, where his areas of emphasis are immigration, family, criminal and personal injury law. Herrera...
read moreMoving is an exciting process! If you’re moving into a new apartment, there are a few things you should do to make the experience positive. Before you move in, be sure to take a walk-through of the apartment. Check the locks and the water pressure, note your cell...
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Veterans and their families in Boone County (Ark.) and the surrounding areas will receive additional support via the Jack Williams Veteran Resource Center thanks to a $10,500 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The Jack Williams Veteran Resource Center, also known as...
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Huntsville (Ark.) Middle School students will enjoy an enhanced educational experience thanks to a $5,500 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was made earlier this year when Arvest community bank president Matt Smith presented a check to Huntsville Middle...
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Some Arvest Bank branch lobbies across our four-state footprint are now open Monday-Friday. Because the health and safety of our customers and associates remains our top priority, we are reopening lobbies carefully and in accordance with best safety practices and...
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In June, the Federal Reserve confirmed that only some of the inflationary price pressures we’ve been witnessing are transitory, and it may need to move up interest rate increases, though likely not until 2023. As investors, we will need to look even harder for ways to...
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Game wardens in the Russellville area will benefit from a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced today at Arvest Bank’s Russellville West Main branch. Jason McGee, Renea Emmons, Joel Arivett, Shawn Bates, Tammy Burchett, Megan Chenowith, Shawn...
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One of the most important things that young adults can do to set themselves up for financial success in the future is to build a strong and healthy credit score. Why is it important to start building credit? It determines what rates you can get on a mortgage, car...
read moreYour smile says a lot about you but paying for dental work for you and your family can get expensive. Regular visits to the dentist are important for your health, whether you are 8, 18, or 80! According to the American Dental Association the number one reason adults...
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The home search can be the most fun part of buying a new home — but it can also be pretty challenging. Make it easier on yourself by keeping these tips in mind. Find a Great Real Estate Agent Your agent is a valuable partner in the home shopping process. You not only...
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Why Budget? Have you ever spent money on something unnecessary and then recalled a more urgent expense? Budgeting helps us have money for what we need and want so we don’t have to worry about the unexpected! It keeps us out of financial trouble and prepares us for the...
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