Financial insights for individuals and businesses https://blog.umb.com/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:23:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Top 10 tax terms you need to know https://blog.umb.com/personal-banking-guide-10-tax-terms-you-need-to-know/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://blog.umb.com/?p=11479 tax terms

The tax filing deadline is around the corner. That’s why we’ve compiled the top 10 tax terms to know to complete your taxes with confidence.

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Financial planning at each stage of life https://blog.umb.com/wealth-management-financial-planning-at-each-stage-of-life/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:23 +0000 https://blog.umb.com/?p=27542 Financial planning at each stage of life

Discover how an early and proactive approach to financial planning can lead to success in achieving your goals throughout every stage of life.

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The late 2020s: Employment, inflation, and GDP send conflicting signals https://blog.umb.com/institutional-banking-the-late-2020s-employment-inflation-gdp/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:31 +0000 https://blog.umb.com/?p=28080 late 2020s Employment inflation and GDP

As we prepare for the latter half of the 2020s, we’re keeping a close eye on conflicting signals from employment, inflation and gross domestic product (GDP).

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How you can stop financially surviving and start thriving https://blog.umb.com/personal-banking-how-to-stop-financially-surviving-start-thriving/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://blog.umb.com/?p=24722 surviving thriving

Improving your financial picture can be overwhelming. Discover how you can stop financially surviving and start thriving.

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Preparing for the next wave of franchise mergers and acquisitions (M&A) https://blog.umb.com/business-banking-preparing-for-the-next-wave-of-franchise-mergers-and-acquisitions/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:21 +0000 https://blog.umb.com/?p=28071 M&A franchise

The franchise M&A market is entering a favorable period for operators. Understand the significance of a banking relationship in the next wave of franchise mergers and acquisitions.

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Evaluating balance sheet and interest rate risk trends with peer group analysis https://blog.umb.com/institutional-banking-balance-sheet-interest-rate-risk-peer-group-analysis/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:59 +0000 https://blog.umb.com/?p=26455 balance sheet and interest rate risk trends

Here's how to review your balance sheet and interest rate risk trends to see how your balance sheet measures up against your peers.

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A HELOC or second mortgage: Which is right for you? https://blog.umb.com/heloc-or-second-mortgage/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://blog.umb.com/?p=11067 Heloc second mortgage

Which is better for your budget, a HELOC (home equity line of credit) or second mortgage? Learn the differences and determine the right option for you.

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Optimize your business: Time milestones for your business exit https://blog.umb.com/wealth-management-optimize-time-milestones-for-business-exit/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:07 +0000 https://blog.umb.com/?p=26798 Optimize your business Time milestones for your business exit

Selling your business is a significant milestone that requires careful planning to maximize proceeds and prepare for the exit.

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Time deposit laddering: What it is and how to use it https://blog.umb.com/time-deposit-laddering/ https://blog.umb.com/time-deposit-laddering/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://blog.umb.com/?p=5941 laddering time deposit

Here, we explain the benefits of time deposit accounts and how you can use this savings strategy to diversify your portfolio.

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Planning for your home down payment https://blog.umb.com/personal-banking-guide-planning-for-your-home-down-payment/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://blog.umb.com/?p=12084 down payment

We offer three tips to help get you started on your plan for a home down payment, from understanding financing to finding ways to save.

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