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...
read moreLiving 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...
read moreMyth: 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...
read moreHow 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...
read moreRetirement 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...
read moreMany 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...
read moreFor 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...
read moreThe 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...
read moreWith 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...
read moreEstablishing 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...
read moreMaking 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...
read moreArvest 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...
read moreApril 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...
read moreDoes your business accept card payments from either businesses or the government? If so, your business may benefit by processing Enhanced Data. Submitting Enhanced Data with eligible transactions could result in savings on your processing costs. Let’s break it...
read moreIn the corporate environment, there are sometimes circumstances which lead employers to offer certain employees early retirement packages. But how do you know if the seemingly attractive offer you’ve received is a good one? Start by evaluating it carefully to...
read moreThe major budget package enacted by Congress in December included a subdivision called “SECURE Act 2.0.” The 1.0 version of this package of legislative changes for qualified retirement plans was the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019.”...
read moreWhen it comes to financial planning resolutions, creating an action-oriented plan includes figuring out where you are, what you want, and what you need to get there. These may seem like big, overarching questions, but they can be broken down into a few smaller...
read moreCongress 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 moreIn observance of Thanksgiving, all Arvest branches and the customer service line will be closed on Thursday, November 24th. 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...
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...
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