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Business lending 101: What business loan is right for you?
As the market changes, or new opportunities surface, your lending needs may shift. Here's how to select a business loan that’s right for you.
The financial pros and cons of becoming a stay-at-home parent
Becoming a stay-at-home parent can have positive and negative implications for your family budget. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons.
Smart savings: Six strategies to boost your savings plan
Learning how to save lays the groundwork for future financial success and security. A solid savings plan can also help secure financial independence and stability later in life.
Four ways you can better prepare for retirement
Here, we share four considerations to help you better prepare for retirement. These tips can help you continue living your best life.
October economic update: More uncertainty, but better news
We had an amazing ride during the third quarter of 2024. The economy is more stable, but there are still concerns about the labor market.
Does the upcoming election matter?
The upcoming election has investors asking how the results may affect their finances. Learn how elections may not impact financial planning.
Q3 2024 economic update: Not out of the woods yet
The U.S. economy has rebounded in the second quarter of 2024, but we're not out of the woods yet. Learn where the third quarter could take us.
Business lending 101: What business loan is right for you?
As the market changes, or new opportunities surface, your lending needs may shift. Here's how to select a business loan that’s right for you.
ESOPs are on the rise. Are they right for your business?
For businesses implementing an employee stock ownership program (ESOP), we're sharing tips for maximizing opportunities with an ESOP.
Financing growth: Questions for construction businesses navigating loans
To find the right fit, we've provided three questions to help outline what to consider when reviewing your business banking relationships.
Dynamic balance sheet modeling for business planning
As the markets remain uncertain about the future, dynamic balance sheet modeling can assist community banks in planning for the year ahead.
Why convert a mutual fund or ETF to a series trust?
Hundreds of funds throughout the mutual fund industry with assets measured in the hundreds of billions utilize a series trust structure.
Sourcing your bank’s raw materials: Tapping the brokered CD market
Rising interest rates have caused the raw material costs for many banks to skyrocket. Here's an overview of the brokered CD market.
How taking “smart risks” guides Dan Kieffer’s philosophy working in the wealth industry
We sat down with Dan Kieffer, director of asset allocation, to learn how he shaped his career and how it led him to UMB
Celebrating a year of recognition: UMB and its associates receive industry and community awards
As the year winds down, we’d like to shine a light on the associates who have been recognized for their accomplishments.
Stay curious: Career tips from Tracy Howren
Here, Tracy Howren, senior vice president and commercial real estate lending officer, shares career tips and what she loves about her work.
Does the upcoming election matter?
The upcoming election has investors asking how the results may affect their finances. Learn how elections may not impact financial planning.
UMB’s women leaders share workplace experiences and offer mentoring advice
UMB's female leaders empower others through support and mentorship. Here, a few female leaders share their experiences and advice.
Lifestyle creep: How to identify it and avoid it
As your income grows, continue to check expenses to avoid lifestyle creep, where you spending can impact your financial future.
