Bank OZK News & Insights

As many times as I’ve used Bank of the Ozark’s ATM machines, I only recently noticed the little ATM preferences option at the bottom of the screen.  I guess I normally have someone in line behind me, or I’m in a hurry, or maybe I’m just not very observant, but I actually thought it was […]

Years ago, when I was working in northern Wisconsin, a Native American friend told me there are four primary virtues in life: courage, strength, wisdom, and generosity.  She said that every person is born with one of these virtues and it is our purpose to find the other three.  I’ve always thought generosity is the […]

“Young people can’t even balance a checkbook!” my grandfather once commented about the lack of financial literacy in America.  I know that our country’s lack of financial education is indeed a problem, but his comment didn’t sit well with me.  I come from a different generation than him.  He watches cable TV; I watch Netflix.  […]

I recently ran across a study by DataGenetics that analyzed several exposed password databases to determine the 20 most-used personal identification numbers (PIN) by debit card holders.  The results of the study didn’t surprise me, I mean, of course 1234 is the most used PIN!  But what did strike me was that because a debit […]

My mother retired last week, and oh how much better her life has instantly become.  She no longer needs to use an alarm clock.  She has time to keep a better exercise routine and pursue her creative energies.  She can travel or nap or babysit whenever she wants.  Having continuously had a job since high […]

Most parents have heard of a 529 College Savings Plan, which is an investment account that lets you save for future college costs while reducing your tax liability, but very few know there’s a similar way to save for K-12 private schooling.  It’s called a Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA). A Coverdell ESA is a […]

We are very pleased to announce CardValet for Bank of the Ozarks’ debit card users. CardValet offers you security, control and alerts features in real-time right from your mobile device. With CardValet and your Bank of the Ozarks debit card, you can: Lock and unlock your debit card with a few taps on a smart phone. Get real-time…

Most of us know it’s a good idea to check your credit report at least once a year.  That’s why so many people sign up for My Choice Checking; account holders who have direct deposit can opt to get a free detailed credit report every 90 days with IDProtect®.  The question most people have isn’t […]

We’ve been busy sprucing up big time and are so pleased to announce the launches of our new website and online banking experience! The redesigned website is simplified for your convenience, visually rich for your eyes and, of course, fully responsive, so it works great on every device when you’re on the go. The ground-up…

I’ve always been a latecomer with technology.  I didn’t get a cell phone until I graduated college in 2006.  I still prefer cars without touchscreens and watches that don’t tell me how many calories I’m burning.  Given the choice, I’d play a heated game of Battleship over World of Warcraft.  My wife, however, was born […]

Bank of the Ozarks is celebrating our friend and colleague Brenda Lovelace of Kings Mountain, NC, today on her 50th year as an employee of Bank of the Ozarks (including years of service at the acquired bank) – perhaps the only employee of Bank of the Ozarks to have attained this milestone. Today, Lovelace…

Arkansas Business recently named Bank of the Ozarks’ Chairman and CEO, George Gleason one of Arkansas’ Top Ten Business Icons. The article aimed to familiarize readers with these well-known members of the community and showcase how they developed into…