The prospect of financing a new business can make the most fearless entrepreneur waver – and with good reason. Lack of capital is one of the primary reasons start-up companies fail. The trick lies in knowing how much money you will need to get started and to cover...
read moreIf you care about what happens to your money, home, and other property after you pass, then it is time to do some estate planning. There are many tools you can use to achieve your estate planning goals, but a will is probably the most vital. Even if you’re young...
read moreThe major budget package enacted by Congress in December included a subdivision called “SECURE Act 2.0.” The 1.0 version of this package of legislative changes for qualified retirement plans was the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019.”...
read moreArvest Bank has been named to the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers for the second year in a row. The list was announced Feb. 15. Presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., companies recognized on America’s Best Employers 2023 list are selected through an...
read moreIt’s our pleasure to congratulate Cinthya Allen, Arvest’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, for being honored by the Journal Record on its 2023 Power List for Leaders in Workplace Diversity! Arvest strives daily to provide the best work experience for all...
read morePine Knob Mountain Bike Park in Russellville is getting a brand new bike park, featuring a balance bicycle course and progressive skill-improving trails for riders at all levels. The upgrade is thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation to the River Valley...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to present “Money Matters,” a seven-week series of financial education classes on Mondays, starting Feb. 6. The classes will be held from 6-8 p.m. at Saint Mark Baptist Church in Little Rock or virtually, and childcare will be available for...
read moreArvest Commercial Credit Card Payment Solutions recently announced its 2022 growth. Its commercial payments portfolio includes purchasing card and ePayables customers and generated a total spend of over $1 billion last year—a 16.57% increase over 2021. “We are...
read moreLay the Groundwork You’ve got the idea and are ready to bring to market the next big thing. While your product or service is unique, there are commonalities amongst all successful entrepreneurs. The Right Stuff Experts agree that the following characteristics are...
read moreDo you ever wonder where your money goes each month? Does it seem like you’re never able to get ahead? If so, you may want to establish a budget to help you keep track of how you spend your money and help you reach your financial goals. The new year can be a...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce the Arvest Opportunity Fund, a wholly owned non-bank subsidiary currently providing loans and lines of credit to small businesses that fall just below bank loan policy requirements. As part of the Arvest Opportunity Fund program,...
read moreIn a remote access scam, a scammer attempts to persuade you into giving them remote control over your personal computer, which allows the scammer to con money out of you and steal your private information. If a scammer gets into your computer remotely, they could: Get...
read moreWhen it comes to financial planning resolutions, creating an action-oriented plan includes figuring out where you are, what you want, and what you need to get there. These may seem like big, overarching questions, but they can be broken down into a few smaller...
read moreIn observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all Arvest branches and the Customer Service line will be closed on Monday, January 16th. For your convenience, you can bank 24/7 using: An ATM near you Arvest Go Mobile App Arvest Online Banking with BlueIQ™ 24-Hour...
read moreComprehensive Juvenile Services (CJS) in the Fort Smith area can continue construction on a second youth shelter location thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently in Mulberry. Marketing Manager Jennifer Caldwell, Sales...
read moreArvest Bank was the top U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in the state of Arkansas for the ninth consecutive year and ranked third and fourth in Oklahoma and Kansas respectively, bank leaders announced recently. The ranking is based on 7(a) loan...
read moreSocial Security benefits are a major source of retirement income for most people. Your Social Security retirement benefit is based on the number of years you’ve been working and the amount of money you’ve earned. When you choose to begin taking Social...
read moreEl Centro Hispano’s program to help Hispanic entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow successful business in the Jonesboro area will receive a boost thanks to a $3,500 grant from the Arvest Foundation. “Funds received from the Arvest Foundation will...
read moreArkansas State University’s Delta Center for Economic Development successfully hosted its “Shark Tank”-inspired high school innovation competition Thrown to the Wolves thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. “Northeast Arkansas is blessed to have an...
read moreArvest Wealth Management is pleased to announce Tabi Lipscomb has been named president/CEO of Arvest Bank-Trust, effective Jan. 1. Lipscomb currently serves as Arvest Bank-Trust, chief fiduciary and risk officer and brings more than 30 years of Trust experience to her...
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