Does 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...
read moreIt is Halloween and we all know what that means – kids young and old have two things on their minds: costumes and candy! This year, consider using the candy collected as an opportunity to teach financial literacy and saving strategies. Start a candy bank While it may...
read moreZelle® allows you to safely, quickly and easily send or receive money from those you trust such as your babysitter, fellow PTA parent or coworker. Whether you just enrolled with Zelle® or have been an active user for a while, keep these tips in mind to ensure you’re...
read moreA successful investor maximizes gain and minimizes loss. Though there can be no guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful, and all investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal, here are six basic principles, which may help you...
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 moreIt can be burdensome to wonder what will happen to your estate upon your passing. However, there are plans you can put in place, with the help of professionals, to alleviate some of that weight. Estate planning is a process designed to help you manage and preserve...
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 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 moreUniversity of Arkansas senior tight end Trey Knox is a two-time Southeastern Conference academic honor roll selection. Arvest Bank is pleased to announce we have reached an agreement with Knox to promote a different kind of education. Arvest and Knox have agreed to a...
read moreInflation. It’s affecting almost every industry, individual and aspect of our lives. While it’s uncertain how long inflation will last or its long-term effects, you can take strategic steps today to help protect your finances from its impact. Modify your budget for...
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 moreKeeping your cool can be difficult when the market goes on one of its periodic roller-coaster rides. Having strategies in place can prepare you, both financially and psychologically, to handle market volatility. Here are 11 ways to avoid making hasty decisions, which...
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 moreThe U.S. economy had never experienced anything like the coronavirus pandemic, which triggered widespread lockdowns of the local economy and a general economic contraction. Once vaccines became available, the economy did not reopen smoothly, with many disruptions in...
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