Becoming a do-it-yourselfer is easier than ever, thanks to the internet and YouTube. Skills and knowledge, once available only from professionals, are now accessible to anyone with the patience to watch instructional videos. For example, a person could diagnose a...
read moreWe’re bringing you a new online experience and our same great customer service. Beginning in November 2022, Arvest Bank is updating your mortgage experience with a new website and extended customer service hours. Our new website link is coming soon. Here’s what you...
read moreBalancing the day-to-day operations and responsibilities of a small business can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Choosing between suppliers, navigating staffing, and growing your business are extremely important to the success of your company, and finances play a...
read moreWhether you’re roasting marshmallows by a campfire, tailgating at a football game, or just enjoying the crisp cool nights with friends and family, the fall is a great time to be outdoors and great time to make improvements to one of your greatest assets — your home....
read moreMonitorDaily, a leading publication of the equipment leasing and finance industry, has recognized Arvest Equipment Finance (AEF) for the eighth consecutive year. AEF is a division of Arvest Bank. The publication recently released the 2022 Monitor 100, its annual...
read moreAs Arvest Bank strives every day to create the best experiences for our customers and associates, we are taking this opportunity to recognize the second anniversary of our Associate Impact Groups. These groups are designed to provide our associates an avenue to...
read moreHaving a place to put money that you don’t need to spend on bills or necessities can help curb unnecessary spending. A savings account can hold your money for emergencies and be a good way to set aside money for a future purchase. To help you start your savings off in...
read moreYour life insurance needs change as your life changes. When you are young, you may not have a need for life insurance. However, as you take on more responsibility and your family grows, your life insurance needs increase. Your needs may then decrease after your...
read moreArvest Bank invites its customers and community members alike to an event to honor former community bank president Chris Clark. The event will be held from 4-5 p.m. on Sept. 1, at the Arvest branch located at 201 N. Broadway, Shawnee, Oklahoma. Clark retired effective...
read moreLocal teachers in Arvest Bank communities will receive a total of $72,500 through our seventh annual “We Love Teachers” initiative. “We Love Teachers” will provide 145 $500 gifts to individual teachers who work at public state-funded schools throughout Arvest’s...
read moreForty years ago, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5847 and marked August 21 as the day seniors will be celebrated. The majority of seniors being celebrated at the time were people who lived through world wars and difficult economic times, banded together to...
read moreThe Martin Township Rural Fire Department’s efforts to protect and serve residents in north Pope County, Ark., received a boost thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently when Arvest Bank commercial banker Megan Chenowith...
read moreWhile preparing for back-to-school, cybersecurity should be a top priority. When everyone from a toddler to a teacher has access to smart devices, it’s critical that parents watch over and protect their children’s cyber security. Since children’s...
read moreMany financial professionals recommend 529 plans as the best way for most families to save for college.* After new legislation that passed in 2019, 529 plans are more flexible than ever to help you make the most of your investment and your tax-free earnings. Here are...
read moreThe Game of Life (the board game introduced by Milton Bradley as The Checkered Game of Life) was originally created over 160 years ago, in 1860. In the modern version released in 1960, the game starts out with an interesting scenario. Each player must choose whether...
read moreThe Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts of America will receive a boost in support for local scouts thanks to a $5,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. Arvest Wealth Management senior client advisor Terri Taylor recently presented the check to Philip Wright,...
read moreDon’t take the bait! Smishing is the most common mobile-based phishing. Slow down and think before you click! Smishing has become a big problem; according to the FBI, it is only getting worse. The average person gets over 19 spam texts per month. While not all...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce Penny Lacy has been promoted to the position of executive vice president and sales manager for the bank in Springfield, Mo. Lacy started her career with Arvest in 1994 and most recently served as director of associate relations in...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce we have added Anne E. McGregor to our local board of directors in Springfield, Mo. McGregor has served as chair of the Neighbor Company, where she works with family members to direct and facilitate charitable investments and oversees...
read moreArvest Bank hosted a launch party for an upcoming Habitat for Humanity of Benton County (Ark.) bank build on Thursday and is excited to work with other local financial institutions on the construction of a home this fall. In addition to hosting the launch party at our...
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