Mar 22, 2024 | Spin on Spending |
It’s a fact: People today are living longer. Although that’s good news, the odds of requiring some sort of long-term care increase as you get older. As the costs of home care, nursing homes, and assisted living escalate, you probably wonder how...
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Mar 11, 2024 | Spin on Spending |
“Tax efficient” investing means taking steps to minimize losses to taxes in an investment portfolio. However, taxes should not be the primary reason to buy, hold, or sell an investment. Afterall, paying more taxes on an investment that grows substantially can mean...
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Mar 7, 2024 | Newsroom |
Arvest Bank and Newtopia Inc., a tech-enabled whole health platform, today announced a partnership to help Arvest associates reduce the burden of chronic metabolic disease while helping participants establish healthy habits for life. Through this partnership, each...
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Mar 6, 2024 | Spin on Spending |
Many women are working and taking charge of their own retirement planning. What does retirement mean to you? Do you dream of traveling? Pursuing a hobby? Volunteering your time, or starting a new career or business? Simply enjoying more time with your grandchildren?...
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Mar 5, 2024 | Newsroom |
Arvest Bank today announced the introduction of EmpowerED, a new bilingual mobile-first financial education resource to help consumers build financial health and confidence for themselves and their families. The platform is made available, free of charge, through...
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Feb 23, 2024 | Spin on Spending |
The earlier you make your IRA contributions, the longer they will grow. So, under that theory, you should have made your IRA contributions for tax year 2023 at the beginning of 2023. However, not everyone has the luxury of having the money ready to invest right away....
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Dec 7, 2023 | Uncategorized |
According to the Investment Company Institute’s 2023 handbook, as of the beginning of 2023, some $33.6 trillion worth of assets had been earmarked for retirement. That seems like a mind-boggling amount of assets. However, running out of money in retirement is the...
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Nov 3, 2023 | Community |
Johnson County’s Rural Fire Department No. 6 is going to be able to invest in life-saving technologies for the Clarksville community thanks to a $13,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. After a serious accident involving Zeola Yeager and her son Randal happened...
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Oct 19, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Living in a high-interest rate environment presents a unique opportunity for your finances to grow in a significant way. At Arvest, our commitment is to empower customers with the knowledge and resources necessary to make informed financial decisions. We’re here to...
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Sep 29, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Myth: Social Security will provide most of the income you need in retirement. Fact: It’s likely that Social Security will provide a smaller portion of retirement income than you expect. There’s no doubt about it — Social Security is an important source of...
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Sep 22, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
How much life insurance do you need? Your life insurance needs will depend on a number of factors, including the size of your family, the nature of your financial obligations, your career stage, and your goals. For example, when you’re young, you may not have a...
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Sep 8, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
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...
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Aug 31, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Many 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...
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Jul 7, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
For 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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Jul 3, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
The first half of the year is behind us. During those six months, life events happen – both planned and unplanned. It can be helpful to revisit your financial plan to ensure it still supports your goals. Here are some ways to evaluate if you are continuing on...
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May 31, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
With age comes responsibility, so if you’re a young adult in your 20s or 30s, chances are you’ve been introduced to the realities of adulthood. While you’re excited by all the opportunities life has to offer, you’re also aware of your emerging...
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May 8, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Establishing appropriate payment solutions is vital to the operation of your business. Whether you utilize a business credit card to purchase day-to-day supplies, take card payments, or equip employees with purchasing cards, you need the right tools. Are you utilizing...
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Apr 14, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Making decisions about your retirement account can seem overwhelming, especially if you feel unsure about your knowledge of investments. However, the following basic concepts can help you make smarter choices regardless of whether you already have some investing...
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Apr 11, 2023 | Newsroom |
Arvest once again has landed on Forbes list of World’s Best Banks. It is the fifth consecutive year the bank has been recognized, ranking 20th among U.S. banks for 2023 – the same ranking as 2022. It is also the fourth year in a row the bank has been part of the...
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Apr 5, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
April is financial literacy awareness month, so it’s a great time to assess your financial goals and determine whether you are using all the tools available to achieve them. Although there are many wonderful informational resources and guides available to teach you...
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