The Arkansas Financial Group

07/20/2026

Jake Spradlin, CFP®, and a valuable member of our team, offers great info about Financial Literacy and how important it is. He shows that it's declining and explains why here:

If I told you there is an eight-question quiz that tested your financial knowledge, how do you think you would score? According to a recent study from the

07/06/2026

In this blog post, our Vice President and partner, Mary McCraw, CFP®, focuses on helping people in their 30's get on, and stay on, the best path for financial security as they age. Retirement comes more quickly than most folks realize and here are very smart suggestions to be in the best shape possible when that time comes.

The habits you build in your 30s can make a big difference in your long-term financial security.

06/22/2026

Our president, Kristina Bolhouse, CPA/PFS, CFP®, has written a wonderful piece about the five states of grief as they might affect us in different areas of our lives, as well as how we might react, or live with them in a healthy way. This is really worth reading:

Utilizing a five step framework to manage financial uncertainty and change.

06/08/2026

Do today's big tech companies run the same risks that occurred during the .com crash in the late 90's? Jake Spradlin, CFP®, explains why today's markets are fundamentally different. See what he says in this very interesting and educational read:

With the stock market at record highs you may worry about another bubble.

05/25/2026

Student borrowers who previously relied on the SAVE plan won't have that option, beginning this year. Our partner and Vice President, Mary McCraw, CFP®, examines Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and outlines the available options going forward.

Borrowers enrolled in SAVE are now required to choose a new repayment plan.

05/12/2026

Wealth can take several forms, to be sure. But here, our President Kristina Bolhouse, CPA/PFS, CFP® shows us a comparison between Gold, Crypto, and good old cash. Here are some great lessons to take away!

Before you choose, your financial planner says to take a closer look at your options.

04/30/2026

All work and no play makes Jake, Ralph, and Trace dull boys -- and we don't want that!

04/27/2026

One of our planners, Jake Spradlin, CFP®, suggests trying new things to enjoy life and provide some fuel for your brain! Really worth checking out:

Exploring new interests keep our minds sharp and engaged.

04/24/2026

AFG was a proud sponsor of the Soirée Women’s Leadership Symposium in Little Rock today! Kristina and Mary had a fantastic time connecting with inspiring women and meeting keynote speaker Liz Bohannon.

04/13/2026

Did you know that April is financial literacy month? Our partner, Mary McCraw, CFP®, has written a great piece about priorities you should focus on. See it here:

You don't need to be wealthy or an expert—just focus on priorities for lasting impact.