Retirement plans and expectations vary greatly for each person, so the amount you need to retire and the method to reach that goal is unique and personal. One popular way to reach a retirement savings goal is with a 401(k) plan. Some estimate that 79% of Americans...
read moreMany parents hope to be able to send their child to college, but that diploma doesn’t come cheap. Unless you are very well off financially, it can be difficult to sit on the sidelines for years and then suddenly find the money to pay for college when your child...
read moreArvest announced that Geordie Sanborn has joined the company as general manager of the bank’s new center of excellence focused on serving the healthcare industry. The bank also announced that Levi Price will serve as general manager for the company’s new center of...
read moreChristmas in southwest Oklahoma will be extra merry this year thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation to Toy Shop of Duncan. The funds from the Arvest Foundation’s grant will be used to help purchase supplies, gifts, clothing and other items to help the...
read moreArvest has been named to the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers for Arkansas (#7) and Oklahoma (#22). It is the fourth consecutive year the bank has been awarded the distinction in Arkansas and the second time in Oklahoma. The prestigious award is...
read moreThe Duncan Public School athletic department is getting a boost thanks to two grants totaling $15,000 from the Arvest Foundation. The baseball and softball teams received $5,000 to assist in funding the construction of their new indoor hitting facility, and the...
read moreMost of our lives we are concerned with living in the moment–figuring out what we need to do today and how we might accomplish it. Sometimes, we can move beyond the moment, and think of our goals for the month, or even goals for the year. Many even benefit from going...
read moreImagine it’s the first day of school, and we’re handing you a pop quiz. How would you rate your knowledge of credit and debit card scams? Are you more on the “I got this” end of things – or “I’m totally lost”? Either way, there are likely types of scams you...
read moreCredit scores say a lot about financial health and habits, as they indicate to prospective lenders how much of a financial risk a person is when requesting a loan for a big-ticket item. Arvest offers seven tips to help individuals improve their scores and their...
read moreArvest associates recently presented a $5,000 donation on behalf of the Arvest Foundation to Warriors Keep, a Pottsville, Ark.-based nonprofit organization that trains dogs for veterans. The funds will help the organization to build an outdoor fenced training pad,...
read moreThe Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 to the Arkansas Tech University band program. The grant will be used to fund the purchase of upgraded equipment and transportation cargo. Shawn Bates, Russellville Community Bank President for Arvest, was joined by...
read moreThe world 50 years ago was a lot different than it is today. An individual often worked at the same job all his or her adult life, lived in the same house, and stayed married to the same spouse. In those days, too, one spouse could support a family, paying for college...
read moreCamp Invention in Fort Smith is getting some new campers thanks to a $6,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. Put on through the National Inventors Hall of Fame and led by qualified local educators, Camp Invention is a summer camp for STEM students in K-6 that offers...
read moreThe Arvest Foundation recently donated $5,000 to Think Ability in Duncan, Okla., to support the organization’s culinary skills training program. The grant will help introduce school age children and adults with disabilities to a wide variety of hospitality career...
read moreEveryone is familiar with 401(k) plans, but not everyone knows they come in different flavors, one of which is the safe harbor 401(k). The one thing all these special 401(k) plans have in common is that they’re generally simpler to maintain because they’re...
read moreTaking the time to search for the right lender may mean the difference between borrowing success and failure. A business loan officer at your bank not only provides the short- and long-term financing your company needs, he or she is a great source for information on...
read moreArvest associates recently presented a $10,000 donation on behalf of the Arvest Foundation to Children United Southwest Oklahoma to assist in building an all-inclusive playground at Elmer Thomas Park in Lawton, Okla. The nonprofit held a groundbreaking ceremony in May...
read moreHindsight may be 20/20, but predicting the future is always hard. “If only I had acted.” “I knew that would happen…” “The market agreed with me at the time.” These are all thoughts that pass through most investors’ minds at one point or another. The reason investors...
read moreBusinesses have adapted to a multi-channel approach; encompassing in-store, online and on-the-go purchases. When it comes to multiple shopping channels, it is important to create a seamless and consistent experience across the board. The modern customer expects the...
read moreFor many student loan borrowers – including recent graduates – student loan repayments are scheduled to start this fall. Arvest has some advice to help borrowers prepare their budgets for their new payment. Simplicity is key when it comes to managing personal...
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