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Debt strategy comparison: Avalanche or snowball?
While many Americans live with debt, choosing a debt strategy can be challenging. Here, we compare the avalanche and snowball methods.
Debt strategy comparison: Avalanche or snowball?
While many Americans live with debt, choosing a debt strategy can be challenging. Here, we compare the avalanche and snowball methods.
Financial jargon, banking terms and concepts explained
Understand common financial jargon with our clear glossary. Here, we explain banking and finance terms simply to help you make confident money decisions.
Mutual funds 101: A reliable and unique investment vehicle
Mutual funds offer unique advantages and features, making them a reliable, innovative and longstanding investment vehicle option.
Economic analysis of Q1: The war, oil and consequences for the markets
The first quarter of 2026 witnessed a truly amazing mix of geopolitical and market events in rapid succession. Read our current economic analysis.
Economic market update: AI, Iran, inflation and K-shaped consumption
Each month, UMB Chief Investment Officer Eric Kelly and the UMB investment management team share economic insights and market impacts from the past several weeks.
AI POV: Impacts on the markets and what the future may hold
AI is here to stay. It is too valuable in driving productivity to be shackled. Here we outline what that may mean for the markets over the next few years.
Strategies to help your small business navigate economic uncertainty
Explore these best practices to fine tune your business plan with financial coaching during uncertain market conditions.
Business exit: Why most family businesses are not prepared for transition
Here, we share what can create transition roadblocks for family-owned businesses and provide an action plan to mitigate against them.
Small business lending: A guide to applying for a loan
For business owners who are ready to take their company to the next level, we have insights into how to prepare for a small business loan.
Understanding fund custody: Private versus publicly offered fund vehicles
Fund custody can be a confusing topic. Discover the differences between private fund custody and registered fund custody.
Five key banking-as-a-service terms you should know
UMB helped develop definitions of banking-as-a-service terminology. Here are five of the most foundational terms in BaaS.
Using tax blockers with interval and tender-offer funds
Read how in the context of interval and tender-offer funds, tax blockers are tax-paying corporate entities used to transform "bad" into "good" income.
Stay focused and be fearless: Uma Wilson shares her journey to leadership in banking
Uma Wilson, chief information and product officer, shares her career growth experience and what it means to be a female leader in banking.
2025 Corporate Citizenship and ESG Report: More committed than ever
Our 2025 Corporate Citizenship and ESG Report shows our commitment to our associates, customers, communities and the world around us.
Building the bench: Amy Small on growth, custody and forever families
We sat down with executive vice president and executive director of institutional custody Amy Small to discuss the growth of UMB's custody business and the values that drive her leadership.
2025 Corporate Citizenship and ESG Report: More committed than ever
Our 2025 Corporate Citizenship and ESG Report shows our commitment to our associates, customers, communities and the world around us.
How to plan for unexpected expenses on your family vacation
Planning a family vacation? Learn how to budget effectively and prepare for unforeseen costs with our comprehensive guide.
How commercial credit cards can improve cash flow, efficiency and security for your business
Commercial credit cards are changing the payment landscape. Here's how businesses operations can benefit from the new options available.
