The responsibilities of caregiving have grown as a result of basic demographics and the pandemic’s economic effects. More adult children have boomeranged back to the nest to deal with the burden of student loans while starting their careers. Additionally, seniors are...
As fall draws to a close and winter approaches, we reflect on our experiences over the past year. We generally focus on celebrating successes with family and friends. However, it is also an opportune time to revisit portfolios and consider how to harvest losses or...
Just what you need, right? One more time-consuming task to take care of between now and the end of the year. However, taking a little time out from the holiday chores for some strategic saving and investing decisions before December 31 can affect not only your...
The leaves are changing, and we’ve turned our clocks back an hour which means Fall is finally here. For some people this means watching football, eating delicious food, or cooler temperatures. The one thing that is sure to be on everyone’s minds is upcoming holiday...
Healthcare costs play a pivotal role in your financial plan, so it is crucial to consider all options and make the best selection for you and your family. Open enrollment is the window of time when employers introduce changes to their benefit offerings for the...
Invoice and payment efficiencies are crucial to the management of a company’s cash flow. When working with multiple suppliers, it is important for the accounts payable process to be effective for both you and your suppliers. Arvest ePayables is an automated payment...
Save time and money by depositing checks with the Arvest Go mobile app! Mobile Check Deposit is an exciting feature of Arvest mobile banking for iPhone® or Android™, allowing you to make a deposit to your account from your phone by taking a picture of your check, from...
You may have heard about the horrors of probate, but truthfully, probate’s recent bad reputation is undeserved. If you bypass probate, your estate will go to your beneficiaries without any court proceeding, which may save a certain amount of time and expenses. Today...
The foundation of a successful plan for wealth management rests upon four pillars–build, manage, protect, and transition wealth. A concept, which is clearly illustrated in the fictional life of John Jones. Investment: Build Mr. Jones has successfully started his...
The COVID-19 economic crisis tested the mettle of all Americans, particularly working mothers. Research shows that the pandemic’s impacts on women have been far-reaching and potentially long-lasting. Now that the U.S. economy is picking up steam, it may be more...
Halloween is right around the corner and we all know what that means – kids young and old have two things on their minds: costumes and candy! This year consider keeping all of the candy you buy and use it to teach financial literacy tips to your family. If you are...
Most of us could use some extra money every now and then — whether we’re saving for something special, or just want a little extra in our account between paychecks. So where do you begin? Even if you’re great at budgeting, look at your spending habits to see...
There are many great reasons to consider life insurance. They all have to do with ensuring that the lives of those left behind can be less disrupted financially so they can focus on continuing their lives through their grief. Life insurance is not only an inheritance,...
September is Life Insurance Awareness month. According to the insurance industry research arm LIMRA, new insurance policy sales are up sharply, and total premium growth from new and existing whole life insurance policies in 2021 in particular is projected at a...
Your smile says a lot about you but paying for dental work for you and your family can get expensive. Regular visits to the dentist are important for your health, whether you are 8, 18, or 80! According to the American Dental Association the number one reason adults...
Why Budget? Have you ever spent money on something unnecessary and then recalled a more urgent expense? Budgeting helps us have money for what we need and want so we don’t have to worry about the unexpected! It keeps us out of financial trouble and prepares us for the...
Wouldn’t it be nice to have the financial flexibility to do whatever you want? Such as, investing in your hobbies, or traveling to places you’ve never been? Financial freedom isn’t just a goal for retirement. It’s possible for anyone! Here are a few tips to help you...
College is a time full of growth, opportunity, fun, and, more importantly, new responsibilities. For many young adults, it’s the beginning a journey towards financial independence. Besides paying for tuition and books, you must also consider the costs of living on...
A new mobile app update is here! Arvest Go users know how fast and easy it is to check your account balances, pay bills, transfer money, even deposit checks, from your phone. We consistently bring more customer-requested features to our mobile banking app. With this...
Camping is a family favorite, and an ideal trip for price-conscious parents and adventure seekers. Many online guides will recommend you spend money on the best equipment, and that can get pricey. Instead, borrow or rent your tents, chairs, stoves and sleeping bags,...