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...
read moreThe 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...
read moreEveryone 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...
read moreTaking 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...
read moreArvest 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...
read moreHindsight 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...
read moreBusinesses 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...
read moreFor 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...
read moreArvest 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...
read moreThe 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...
read moreApproximately 78% of people who work for companies with fewer than 10 employees and about 65% of people who work for companies with 10 to 24 employees do not have access to a retirement plan at work.1 That’s unfortunate, because workers with a retirement plan...
read moreAt Arvest, we like to think we stand apart from our peers, that our commitment to customer service and innovation places us at the front of the pack. Laura Merling’s recent recognition as one of American Banker’s 20 Innovators of the Year has just confirmed what we...
read moreA loan is pretty easy to understand. The lender gives the loan recipient money to be repaid over a period of months or years. In exchange for the loan, the loan recipient pays the lender interest. A line of credit is a loan with numerous benefits to borrowers. Your...
read moreOmar Mejia, mortgage lender supervisor, and vice president for Arvest in Benton County, has been named to the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals’ (NAHREP) 2023 list of Top 250 Latino Mortgage Loan Originators. Mejia joins NAHREP’s elite group...
read moreIn observance of Independence Day, all Arvest branches and the customer service line will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. We will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, July 5. For your convenience, you can bank 24/7 using: An ATM near you Arvest Go Mobile App...
read moreExciting summer travel plans are coming up, and many individuals and families are running through the usual checklists and questions. Have we chosen a destination? If traveling internationally, are our passports all up to date? Does our bank know so our credit cards...
read moreArvest is pleased to announce the company’s 13th annual Million Meals campaign raised more than 2.29 million meals to benefit 84 local community food partners. With the understanding that $1 can provide the equivalent of up to five meals through local food pantries,...
read moreIn observance of Juneteenth, all Arvest Branches and the customer service line will be closed on Monday, June 19. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, June 20. For your convenience, you can bank 24/7 using: Arvest Go Mobile App Arvest Online Banking with BlueIQ™ An...
read moreThere are a number of ways your estate can be distributed to your heirs after you pass. Each allows a different degree of control over distribution, and each poses different challenges and opportunities. If you haven’t taken steps already, it’s important...
read moreThe Arvest Foundation recently donated $37,000 to the North Arkansas Medical Foundation to support their mission of providing exceptional medical care to the community served by the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC). The funds will help the nonprofit...
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