Congress enacted the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act in 2019, generally known as the “SECURE Act.” Key elements of the law included new incentives for employers to establish qualified retirement plans, lifting the age for Required Minimum...
read moreWhy did you purchase life insurance? If you’re like most people who buy life insurance, you’re looking to provide a source of income for someone, such as a spouse, parent, or child, after you pass. Buying the policy was the first step. Now you’ll...
read moreWhat is conducting a periodic review of your estate plan? With your estate plan successfully implemented, one final, but critical, step remains–carrying out a periodic review and update. Everyone has different life events and changes, both planned and unplanned, which...
read moreAgencies that serve emergency responders in Grady County will receive more training to help them emotionally support emergency responders who experience psychological trauma following critical incidents. The boost comes from a $10,000 Arvest Foundation grant to the...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce Gene Gates has been promoted to loan manager in Fayetteville. He’s also been named executive vice president. Gates has more than 35 years of industry experience and joined Arvest in 2014. He most recently served as commercial loan...
read moreThe United Way of Northeast Arkansas’ commitment to put books in the hands of young children has received a boost in the form of a $5,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently when Arvest Bank representatives Kevin Hufstedler, Deania...
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. Here’s what you can expect from our new website to...
read moreScott County Emergency Services’ newly formed emergency response unit will be better-equipped thanks to a $3,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently when Arvest Bank representatives Keith Slater, Alyvia Self and Shelley Buckles presented...
read moreYou know how important it is to plan for retirement, but where do you begin? One of your first steps should be to estimate how much income you’ll need to fund your retirement. That’s not as easy as it sounds, because retirement planning is not an exact...
read moreContinued improvements at the Douglass East Side Community Center in Duncan, Oklahoma will come a little easier thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at the center, where Arvest Bank representatives Craig Taliaferro,...
read moreOne True Light’s mission to provide summer meals and post-high school educational opportunities to local kids has received a boost in the form of a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at the One True Light facility in Duncan, Okla....
read moreGift cards are popular for birthday gifts, holidays, and many other occasions, and providing a gift card option could elevate your business by increasing customer spending, expanding your customer base, and building brand loyalty! If you are not yet issuing gift cards...
read moreBecoming 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 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...
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