Zelle® 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 moreExperience may be the best teacher, but that doesn’t mean we are all the best students. Many times, there are lessons we only grasp later in life once we’ve made the same mistakes over and over again. It has been said if you want your kids to learn about taxes, you...
read moreOne True Light’s mission to provide summer meals and post-high school educational opportunities to local kids has received a boost in the form of a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at the One True Light facility in Duncan, Okla....
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 moreBalancing the day-to-day operations and responsibilities of a small business can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Choosing between suppliers, navigating staffing, and growing your business are extremely important to the success of your company, and finances play a...
read moreMonitorDaily, a leading publication of the equipment leasing and finance industry, has recognized Arvest Equipment Finance (AEF) for the eighth consecutive year. AEF is a division of Arvest Bank. The publication recently released the 2022 Monitor 100, its annual...
read moreAs Arvest Bank strives every day to create the best experiences for our customers and associates, we are taking this opportunity to recognize the second anniversary of our Associate Impact Groups. These groups are designed to provide our associates an avenue to...
read moreHaving a place to put money that you don’t need to spend on bills or necessities can help curb unnecessary spending. A savings account can hold your money for emergencies and be a good way to set aside money for a future purchase. To help you start your savings off in...
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 moreThe Martin Township Rural Fire Department’s efforts to protect and serve residents in north Pope County, Ark., received a boost thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently when Arvest Bank commercial banker Megan Chenowith...
read morePet scams are big business these days, with scammers posing as breeders and raking in money from many people in the United States. The Better Business Bureau estimates that pet scam reports have increased nearly five times since 2017, when the trend first came to...
read moreWhile preparing for back-to-school, cybersecurity should be a top priority. When everyone from a toddler to a teacher has access to smart devices, it’s critical that parents watch over and protect their children’s cyber security. Since children’s...
read moreArvest Wealth Management is proud to recognize Sean Garibay, Taylor DeWeese, and Ryan Brisiel as our newest Senior Client Advisors. These advisors are highly driven, customer-focused, and adhere to our policies and procedures in a manner worthy of this coveted...
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 moreThe Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts of America will receive a boost in support for local scouts thanks to a $5,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. Arvest Wealth Management senior client advisor Terri Taylor recently presented the check to Philip Wright,...
read moreDon’t take the bait! Smishing is the most common mobile-based phishing. Slow down and think before you click! Smishing has become a big problem; according to the FBI, it is only getting worse. The average person gets over 19 spam texts per month. While not all...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce Penny Lacy has been promoted to the position of executive vice president and sales manager for the bank in Springfield, Mo. Lacy started her career with Arvest in 1994 and most recently served as director of associate relations in...
read moreQuick question: Would you prefer to inherit—1. A $200,000 portfolio of stocks and bonds, or 2. A $200,000 IRA invested in the same stocks and bonds? All things being equal, the IRA should be your second choice since it comes with an income tax obligation. Most...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce we have added Anne E. McGregor to our local board of directors in Springfield, Mo. McGregor has served as chair of the Neighbor Company, where she works with family members to direct and facilitate charitable investments and oversees...
read moreWith restrictions winding down and summer in full swing, Americans are beginning to experience some of the wonderful travel they previously deferred. Some reports show travel spending is on the rise, and spending on experiences is outweighing spending on goods. Travel...
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