September is Life Insurance Awareness Month— and an opportunity to grow your understanding of this important resource. Life insurance can help alleviate financial challenges. With a well-thought-out life insurance plan, one may ensure a home can remain in the family,...
read moreArvest Bank recently released Skyline Reports on residential and multifamily real estate in Northwest Arkansas for the first half of 2022. The two most important numbers in the reports are 2.3% and 26.8%. The first, 2.3%, is the overall vacancy rate for multifamily...
read moreIn twenty-two countries around the world, a special day is designated to recognize and to celebrate grandparents. In America that day is the first Sunday after Labor Day. Creating a family and a lasting legacy is a tremendous achievement, and every grandparent should...
read moreIn observance of Labor Day, all Arvest branches and the customer service line will be closed on Monday, September 5. For your convenience, you can bank 24/7 using: An ATM near you Arvest Go Mobile App Arvest Online Banking with BlueIQ™ 24-Hour Account Info Line For...
read moreThe Help Center in Neosho, Mo., will be able to replace its roof thanks to a $5,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at the Help Center, where Arvest Bank representatives presented a check on behalf of the Arvest Foundation to The...
read moreGo out into your yard and dig a big hole. Every month throw $50 into it but do not take any money out until you are ready to buy a house, send your child to college, or retire. It sounds a little crazy, right? This is what investing without setting clear-cut goals is...
read morePet scams are big business these days, with scammers posing as breeders and raking in money from many people in the United States. The Better Business Bureau estimates that pet scam reports have increased nearly five times since 2017, when the trend first came to...
read moreWhen it comes to back-to-school shopping, you have a lot to check off your list. Whether you are shopping online or taking advantage of a department store sale, it is important to keep your financial information secure. According to Mastercard SpendingPulseTM,...
read moreArvest Wealth Management is proud to recognize Sean Garibay, Taylor DeWeese, and Ryan Brisiel as our newest Senior Client Advisors. These advisors are highly driven, customer-focused, and adhere to our policies and procedures in a manner worthy of this coveted...
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 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 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 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 moreYou have moved out, and you are living on your own for the first time. You have your own source of income and freedom. Now what? You don’t have to wait until you have graduated college to learn how to manage your money. Here are 5 simple steps to start budgeting as a...
read moreServing as a caregiver for a child or adult who has special needs brings unique challenges and is an admirable role. Each disability can present unique challenges, which require unique solutions. However, one common challenge involves managing financial resources,...
read moreSpring is known as the housing market’s busy season, but if you followed the trends last year, “busy” doesn’t even begin to describe how things unfolded. In 2021, intense bidding wars, record-high home prices, and rock-bottom inventory levels made for one of the most...
read moreWhy do so many people never obtain the financial independence they desire? Often, it is just because they do not take the first step — getting started. Besides procrastination, other excuses people make include investing is too risky, too complicated, too time...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement to become the exclusive banking and financial institution sponsor of the Freeman Outdoor Center at the Stompin’ Grounds in Lamar, Mo. As part of the agreement, the on-site media facility will be named the...
read moreYou are about to become a parent. Congratulations! Parenthood may be one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have. There are also a lot of new factors to consider. An Arvest Wealth Management Client Advisor can walk through the planning process with you to...
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