Open a free checking account with Arvest Bank and you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win one of five Apple iPads. Arvest is a bank that says it strives to give back to the community by being involved in each of the over 90 communities it serves.

If you typically use your credit or debit card for big-ticket purchases, the Arvest Rewards program from Arvest Bank might be worth checking out. Arvest Rewards is similar to the rewards programs offered by many banks or credit card issuers. The difference is, Arvest Rewards allots points on purchases made with Arvest credit and debit cards.

This Friday the roll call of 2009 bank failures continued, with 3 banks failing in Florida, Arizona and Kansas.