Today in our credit series, we’re focusing on building or rebuilding your credit. Pay on time. Whether building, maintaining, or rebuilding, payment history is the single biggest factor impacting credit scores according to myfico.com. Try not to use too much of your...
read moreUnderstanding your credit can be difficult, so we’re starting a series to break it down for you. First up, we’ll look at the five main factors that affect your credit score. Payment history affects your score the most, taking into account on-time payments,...
read moreAs you begin checking names off your list, it’s also a great time to make sure you’re using your credit card as effectively as possible this holiday season. You may find yourself swiping your card or using it for online shopping more than usual this time of year. By...
read moreAs a business owner, there are many moving parts that you are responsible for including the finances of your business. For this reason, using a business credit card can benefit you and keep your business purchases separate and organized while improving cash flow. A...
read moreYour credit card and debit card function and look alike, but they provide different benefits. Credit cards work like a portable loan based on your credit line, which is a fixed amount you can borrow from the issuer and have access to repeatedly as you use and pay down...
read moreStarting or building your credit can feel overwhelming but if you take the steps to start your credit journey the right way it will be very beneficial in the long run. Your credit report represents your history of borrowing money and includes the amount of debt you...
read moreAs business owners continue to look for ways to streamline their business and improve cash flow, they might consider a corporate credit card to help manage expenses. But, there are other commercial payment solutions that might provide even more benefits to business...
read moreWith thousands of new scams every year, it’s hard to keep up with all of them while running a business. As fraudsters find new and inventive ways, fraud protection is becoming more important and necessary. By incorporating these five tips into your daily merchant...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce that Security BankCard Center is now Arvest Credit Card Division. Arvest has long offered credit cards under the subsidiary name of Security BankCard Center. Recently, the decision was made to rebrand Security BankCard Center as...
read moreVacation season will be here soon! Stretch your budget by choosing to drive vs fly; consider alternative housing options; and pack your own snacks and drinks. Find hidden and less expensive gems by asking the locals where they eat and enjoy entertainment – rather than...
read moreMillennials, having lived through the Great Recession and saddled with student loan debt, are more reluctant than older age groups to acquire a credit card.
read moreConsumers don’t tend to comparison shop once they have committed to a credit card, a behavior confirmed by a report by creditcards.com.
read moreWith the ever-increasing number of corporate credit card options, businesses and organizations can now take advantage of many of the same perks.
read moreArvest is now providing customers Arvest Flex Rewards™ for credit card accounts, along with the service it’s recognized for in all aspects of banking.
read moreNew data indicates businesses increasingly rely on credit cards. Despite years of slow economic growth, purchasing card spending has continued to expand.
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