Jun 1, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Arvest Bank’s mortgage division is pleased to share information that may help homeowners who have fallen behind on mortgage payments and/or other housing-related expenses as a result of the effects of COVID-19. The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is a federal program...
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May 31, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
With age comes responsibility, so if you’re a young adult in your 20s or 30s, chances are you’ve been introduced to the realities of adulthood. While you’re excited by all the opportunities life has to offer, you’re also aware of your emerging...
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May 23, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Scammers send fake text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information — things like your password, account number, or social security number. If they get that information, they could gain access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could...
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May 12, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
During your working years, you probably set aside funds in retirement accounts such as IRAs, 401(k)s, or other workplace savings plans, as well as in taxable accounts. Your challenge during retirement is to convert those savings into an ongoing income stream that will...
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May 8, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Establishing appropriate payment solutions is vital to the operation of your business. Whether you utilize a business credit card to purchase day-to-day supplies, take card payments, or equip employees with purchasing cards, you need the right tools. Are you utilizing...
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Apr 28, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Many family businesses don’t last beyond the first generation, and it is even more difficult to prosper beyond the second and third generations. Among the many issues to address are successor management, providing retirement income for senior owners, developing a role...
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Apr 27, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Despite the fact that U.S. small-business owners see the proverbial glass as “half-full” in terms of their future success, some experts believe these owners face a host of issues and challenges that could force them to adjust their business models. Those issues and...
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Apr 24, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Social media is a way to stay connected, share our interests and hobbies, as well as connect to the world at large. However, there are some individuals who may exploit the friendly nature of such platforms. The Setup Ever have a profile picture you were particularly...
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Apr 3, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Does your business accept card payments from either businesses or the government? If so, your business may benefit by processing Enhanced Data. Submitting Enhanced Data with eligible transactions could result in savings on your processing costs. Let’s break it...
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Mar 17, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
You may have heard that the great wealth transfer is coming. There are estimates of $30 to $70 trillion in assets to be transferred between generations in the coming decades. For some, it is much closer than they would like, and many individuals leaving an inheritance...
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Feb 28, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
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...
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Feb 17, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
The 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.”...
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Feb 2, 2023 | Community |
Arvest 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...
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Jan 27, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Lay 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...
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Jan 20, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Do 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...
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Jan 12, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
In 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...
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Jan 11, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
When 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...
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Jan 4, 2023 | Spin on Spending |
Social 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...
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Dec 21, 2022 | Spin on Spending |
As the holiday season approaches, so does the desire to give gifts to those around us. These gifts are not just for people we know. Americans are some of the most charitable people on the planet, and that trend even grew over the last two years as people came together...
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Dec 16, 2022 | Spin on Spending |
Congress enacted the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act in 2019, generally known as the “SECURE Act.” Key elements of the law included new incentives for employers to establish qualified retirement plans, lifting the age for Required Minimum...
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