Sep 20, 2023 | Newsroom |
Arvest has been named to Newsweek magazine’s 2023 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® list for the third consecutive year, ranking #35 compared to #47 in 2022. In collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company,...
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Sep 13, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
It’s not always easy to stay positive in a challenging market environment. We’re all human: we get tired, we get stressed or we just lose focus. Maybe it’s higher interest rates and low inventory, or maybe it’s a new technology we haven’t yet dedicated time to learn...
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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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Aug 29, 2023 | Newsroom |
Arvest announced that Geordie Sanborn has joined the company as general manager of the bank’s new center of excellence focused on serving the healthcare industry. The bank also announced that Levi Price will serve as general manager for the company’s new center of...
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Aug 25, 2023 | Community |
Christmas in southwest Oklahoma will be extra merry this year thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation to Toy Shop of Duncan. The funds from the Arvest Foundation’s grant will be used to help purchase supplies, gifts, clothing and other items to help the...
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Aug 25, 2023 | Newsroom |
Arvest has been named to the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers for Arkansas (#7) and Oklahoma (#22). It is the fourth consecutive year the bank has been awarded the distinction in Arkansas and the second time in Oklahoma. The prestigious award is...
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Aug 18, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Most of our lives we are concerned with living in the moment–figuring out what we need to do today and how we might accomplish it. Sometimes, we can move beyond the moment, and think of our goals for the month, or even goals for the year. Many even benefit from going...
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Aug 17, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Imagine it’s the first day of school, and we’re handing you a pop quiz. How would you rate your knowledge of credit and debit card scams? Are you more on the “I got this” end of things – or “I’m totally lost”? Either way, there are likely types of scams you...
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Aug 14, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Credit scores say a lot about financial health and habits, as they indicate to prospective lenders how much of a financial risk a person is when requesting a loan for a big-ticket item. Arvest offers seven tips to help individuals improve their scores and their...
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Aug 9, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
The world 50 years ago was a lot different than it is today. An individual often worked at the same job all his or her adult life, lived in the same house, and stayed married to the same spouse. In those days, too, one spouse could support a family, paying for college...
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Jul 28, 2023 | Community |
The Arvest Foundation recently donated $5,000 to Think Ability in Duncan, Okla., to support the organization’s culinary skills training program. The grant will help introduce school age children and adults with disabilities to a wide variety of hospitality career...
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Jul 28, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Everyone is familiar with 401(k) plans, but not everyone knows they come in different flavors, one of which is the safe harbor 401(k). The one thing all these special 401(k) plans have in common is that they’re generally simpler to maintain because they’re...
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Jul 25, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Taking the time to search for the right lender may mean the difference between borrowing success and failure. A business loan officer at your bank not only provides the short- and long-term financing your company needs, he or she is a great source for information on...
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Jul 20, 2023 | Community |
Arvest associates recently presented a $10,000 donation on behalf of the Arvest Foundation to Children United Southwest Oklahoma to assist in building an all-inclusive playground at Elmer Thomas Park in Lawton, Okla. The nonprofit held a groundbreaking ceremony in May...
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Jul 11, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Hindsight may be 20/20, but predicting the future is always hard. “If only I had acted.” “I knew that would happen…” “The market agreed with me at the time.” These are all thoughts that pass through most investors’ minds at one point or another. The reason investors...
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Jul 10, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Businesses have adapted to a multi-channel approach; encompassing in-store, online and on-the-go purchases. When it comes to multiple shopping channels, it is important to create a seamless and consistent experience across the board. The modern customer expects the...
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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 6, 2023 | Community |
Arvest recently presented a $5,000 donation to the Majestic Park Scholarship Fund in Hot Springs to help more children get the opportunity to participate in baseball programs at Majestic Park. The funds will help families of low- to moderate-income with the costs of...
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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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