Kids are naturally curious and learn about the world around them through play. So the best way to help them learn how money works is to make it playful, colorful, creative and adventurous! Try these helpful ideas to get your kids or grandkids interested: Set up a...
read moreLife is full of the unexpected, especially when it comes to finances, but maintaining financial stability is a crucial part of achieving your long-term goals. One way you can accomplish this is by buying a home, which can provide you with fixed housing costs that...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce it donated $2,218 River Valley United Way in 2020. The donations were the result of a combined effort of Arvest associates and customers and will benefit the United Way chapter that serves a chunk of western Arkansas. The River...
read moreA date night out on the town is certainly a lot of fun, but an extravagant night out can really reflect on your checking account, depending on how much you splurge! Consider stretching your dollar by replicating all of the amenities of a night out – for an elaborate...
read moreResidents in the Russellville, Ark., area will benefit from a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at the CARTI Cancer Center in Russellville. Joel Arivett, Shawn Bates, Jessy Moreno, Jason McGee, and Megan Chenowith of Arvest Bank...
read moreThe recent volatility of GameStop stock and limitation of purchasing some stocks in January by some brokerage firms has sown confusion and mistrust in the way that the stock market functions. The rise of “free” trading mobile apps and fractional share investing have...
read moreStudents and staff at Poteau, Okla. Public Schools will benefit from a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced at Poteau High School. Tyler Atkinson, Ted Sheets, and Suzie Bigler of Arvest Bank were on hand to present the check to Poteau Public...
read moreArvest Bank announced today that our mortgage division originated more than $1 billion in mortgage loans as of March 16, which is the earliest point in the calendar year – by about a month – we have reached this milestone. That includes 2020, when volume was up 110...
read moreContactless payments are a fast and easy way to accept card payments for your business. It lets a customer tap their contactless-enabled credit or debit card, smartcard, or another payment device such as a mobile or wearable device on a contactless-enabled payment...
read moreArvest Wealth Management is pleased to announce Alain Monkam has been named as a member of this year’s Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 class. According to its website, the Arkansas Business annual feature “highlights 40 people under the age of 40 who are making a...
read moreArvest Bank’s mortgage division has been recognized with the Fannie Mae Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards™ (STAR™) Performer designation for 2020. The STAR Program is a performance management and recognition program based on a consistently applied framework to...
read moreThe Community School of the Arts (CSA) in Fort Smith, Ark., will benefit from a $10,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at the Community School of the Arts. Roger Holroyd, Tim Shields, Tammy Roper and Beth Presley of Arvest Bank were...
read moreArvest Bank kicked off its 11th annual Million Meals campaign today and it will continue through May 29. The campaign’s goal is to provide at least one million meals to those in need and it benefits more than 90 locally selected organizations throughout Arvest’s...
read moreThe Good Samaritan Clinic in Fort Smith, Ark., will benefit from a $10,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at the Good Samaritan Clinic. Roger Holroyd, Tim Shields, Tammy Roper and Beth Presley of Arvest Bank were on hand to present...
read moreIt’s important to think about how each of us are doing our part to save the planet. So, let’s talk about the ways we might already be doing that. To help reduce your carbon footprint, you can use cloth towels instead of paper towels and reuse glass containers...
read moreTo rent or to buy – that is the big question, isn’t it? The decision to buy a home can be a tough one. In fact, it’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make in your life. That’s why it’s helpful to understand the benefits...
read moreThe past year has introduced many challenges to the banking industry and accelerated existing trends in consumer preferences and behavior. Most significant for Arvest Bank has been a shift in the balance between branch transactions and digital banking. In response to...
read moreAccording to the Pew Research Group, the number of retired Baby Boomers had been growing annually since 2011 at a rate of about 2 million on average, but in 2020 that number jumped to 3.2 million. These retirements may have been long planned, or the pandemic-related...
read moreAt Arvest, we admire and appreciate our Ag customers, and we salute the families and professionals who live the Ag lifestyle. We recognize the expertise, grit and dedication it takes to grow and distribute the abundant food supply that feeds America and much of the...
read moreIt’s officially spring now, so the calendar says. That means it’s time to get out your cleaners and yard tools, and start cleaning up around your home. It’s also the perfect time to freshen up something that’s even more valuable than your home- you....
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