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Latest Thoughts from Arvest Wealth Management
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Read moreFoundational Elements of a Comprehensive Estate Plan Part II
September 21, 2026
Strategic wealth planning is a comprehensive financial blueprint that coordinates your family, business, and estate goals beyond the construction and management of an investment portfolio.
Our focus is to provide our advisors with the technology and information necessary to provide you, the investor, the best service possible. We go beyond just your investments and take a team approach to help you build, protect, manage and transfer your wealth.
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Read moreHow much should you save for a comfortable retirement income?
March 3, 2025
The number one regret many retirees have is not saving more earlier in life, and their biggest worry is running out of money in retirement. -
Read moreWhat are your IRA options?
February 18, 2025
Let’s consider the following scenario. You have $7,000 for an IRA contribution. Should you put the money in a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA? -
Read moreEnd of the year approaches, have you taken your RMD yet?
December 9, 2024
Tax deferral on retirement savings eventually comes to an end.
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Read moreConverting or Rolling Over Traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs
December 4, 2024
The end of the year can be a good time to review current investments and consider potential changes. One common topic is converting or rolling over a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.
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Read moreAccounting for Healthcare Costs in Retirement
October 30, 2024
Health care is an often overlooked aspect of retirement planning, yet it is one of the most financially influential. -
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Transitioning into Retirement
October 10, 2024
If you're considering retirement within the next five years or so, you're in the retirement "zone." This is a critical time period during which you'll be faced with a number of important choices -
Read moreChoosing a Beneficiary for Your IRA or 401(k)
September 18, 2024
Selecting beneficiaries for retirement benefits is different from choosing beneficiaries for other assets such as life insurance.
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Read morePlanning Ahead for Life Insurance Proceeds
September 4, 2024
Why did you purchase life insurance? Most people buy life insurance to provide a source of income for someone (e.g., a spouse, parent, or child) after they pass. Buying the policy was the first step.
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Read moreManaging Your Retirement Savings Plan
August 28, 2024
If your employment situation changes, you may wonder what to do with your retirement savings at your previous employer.
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Read moreThe Long-Term Approach to Building Your Investment Portfolio
August 28, 2024
Your emergency fund has been established, and you’ve accumulated enough savings to warrant thinking in terms of an investment portfolio. What’s the next step? -
Read morePlanning ahead for “extra expenses”
July 31, 2024
When it comes to "surprise" expenses, the first thought may be a car breaking down, or a sudden medical emergency. However, these aren’t the only expenses that can balloon out of control quickly.
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Read moreInvesting in an Election Year
June 17, 2024
For investors, election years should be much like any other year. However, there is sometimes a temptation to try to discern how the political winds may affect investment outcomes.
