Financial Education

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.

Everyone is familiar with 401(k) plans, but not everyone knows they come in different flavors, one of which is the safe harbor 401(k).

Taking the time to search for the right lender may mean the difference between borrowing success and failure.

Hindsight 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.

Businesses 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 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.

Approximately 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.

A 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.

Exciting summer travel plans are coming up, and many individuals and families are running through the usual checklists and questions.

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. 

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.

"Capital," in investment terms, is money to finance the purchase of equipment, supplies and products.