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    Planning for Your Future: The Importance of Long-Term Care Insurance

    September 26, 2025

    Wealth Management
    Long-term care refers to the ongoing services and support needed by people who have chronic health conditions or disabilities.
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    Life insurance isn’t a once-in-a-lifetime event

    September 19, 2025

    Wealth Management
    Even after years of LIMRA and other organizations delivering education, only 29% of consumers believe themselves to be knowledgeable about life insurance.
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  • A group of five college students walking on campus to their next class

    Don't Get Schooled: Essential Fraud Prevention for College Students

    August 29, 2025

    Risk & Fraud Awareness
    In today's fast-paced digital world, credit card fraud is a growing concern for everyone, especially college students.
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  • A person using the calculator on their mobile phone to help determine their budget

    Budgeting Tips for Student Loan Repayment

    August 28, 2025

    Financial Education

    Payments on federal student loans were paused for forty-three months, beginning at the start of 2020 and lasting through September 2023. In May, the federal government announced that collections would resume on defaulted federal student loans.

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  • A couple and their daughter walking outdoors together in the fall

    Estate Planning: Securing Your Legacy

    August 28, 2025

    Wealth Management

    Talking about what happens after you pass is not the most fun topic, but it is arguably the most important topic for securing your legacy. Estate planning ensures your wishes and goals are fulfilled upon your passing.

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  • A woman opening her Arvest Go app to the login screen

    Has Your Contact Info Changed?

    August 7, 2025

    Risk & Fraud Awareness
    Knowing how we will and won’t provide notifications or request information from you helps protect your time and money. One way to help keep your account safe is to make sure we can reach you for important alerts by updating your contact info
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  • A couple reviewing their financial information with an Arvest associate

    Building a Diversified Portfolio with Unique Assets

    August 4, 2025

    Wealth Management

    According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, President Trump is considering an executive order instructing the Labor Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission to prepare guidance for employers and retirement plan administr

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  • A woman hanging clothing in a boutique

    Protect Your Business from Vendor Payment Fraud

    August 1, 2025

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Fraudsters' ability to take advantage of new technology, impersonate trusted vendors and exploit your business is more impressive than ever.

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  • A woman sitting outside a cafe looking at her cell phone

    Protect Yourself from Public Wi-fi Threats

    June 30, 2025

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Have you ever wondered how scammers get your information? There are actually lots of ways, like organizational breaches, re-used passwords, and social media oversharing. Something many people may not think about is public Wi-Fi.

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  • A couple looking out over a lake with their arms around each other

    How much money should I save for retirement?

    June 11, 2025

    Wealth Management

    Generally speaking, as much as possible. You need to build a fund that you can draw on for a significant portion of your retirement income.

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  • A family laughing together while sharing a meal at a picnic table outdoors

    Financial Basics and Budgeting

    June 2, 2025

    Wealth Management
    Setting goals is an important part of life, particularly when it comes to your finances. Over time, your overall goals may change, which could impact your financial goals.
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  • A woman's hands texting on her smart phone

    Spot the Scam and Stop the Fraud

    June 2, 2025

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Fake SMS text messages, known as “Smishing,” attempt to collect personal information. Smishing scams appear to be from trusted companies, government agencies, and charities.

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