Don’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...
read moreSummer traveling is all about relaxation, family time, or just getting away from your everyday routine. It is a time to leave your worries at home. Here are some helpful tips to put your mind at ease this summer while traveling. Leave work at the office It can be easy...
read moreWhen it comes to the day-to-day operations of your business, you have a lot on your plate. With fraud and data security threats constantly evolving, you need to be aware of safety measures to keep your customer card data protected. The Payment Card Industry Data...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce we have added David Teigen to our local board of directors in Eureka Springs, Ark. Teigen is the owner of Teigen Insurance and Teigen Properties and has worked in the insurance industry since 1976. Additionally, he is the incoming...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce Rebecca Lewis has been promoted to executive vice president and sales manager for the bank in Tulsa, Okla. Lewis has 28 years of industry experience, most recently serving as branch administrator and sales coordinator for Arvest’s...
read moreWhen it’s time to choose or change the bank for your business, the selection process can and should be very similar to how you go about choosing the right job candidate to add to your team. As with a job candidate, you want the bank with the right mix of services and...
read moreIn observance of Independence Day, all Arvest branches and the customer service line will be closed on Monday, July 4. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, July 5. For your convenience, you can bank 24/7 using: Arvest Go Mobile App Arvest Online Banking...
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 moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce it has added John Paul to its Southwest Arkansas Advisory Board. Paul is retired and most recently served as interim general manager of the Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (2020-2021), where he served as the director...
read moreWhat is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse is an intentional or negligent act by any person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to an older or vulnerable person who cannot give knowing consent. Elder Abuse is further defined by 5 types, financial exploitation, physical...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce Jason England has been named president and CEO for the bank in Springfield. England has 24 years of industry experience with Arvest, most recently serving as loan manager in Springfield. He accepted that role 14 months ago after...
read moreArvest Bank launched its annual Million Meals initiative to fight hunger in the four-state region the bank serves two months ago. We are happy to announce that with the help of customers and community members, we have exceeded the campaign goal by raising more than...
read moreSpring is known as the housing market’s busy season, but if you followed the trends last year, “busy” doesn’t even begin to describe how things unfolded. In 2021, intense bidding wars, record-high home prices, and rock-bottom inventory levels made for one of the most...
read moreSummer is approaching fast, and for many, that means vacation and travel. Whether going near or far, traveling can be a great way to get some relief from the day-to-day stresses of our busy lives. Don’t let device security cause added worry by not being...
read moreWhy do so many people never obtain the financial independence they desire? Often, it is just because they do not take the first step — getting started. Besides procrastination, other excuses people make include investing is too risky, too complicated, too time...
read moreArvest Bank’s credit card division recently joined Billtrust’s Business Payments Network (BPN), a strategic move designed to streamline electronic B-to-B payments for our corporate clients, among other benefits. The partnership with Billtrust provides Arvest ePayables...
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