Financial Education Center

Asset Allocation and the Benefits of Diversification

When discussing investing, there are two basic concepts that will get discussed a great deal and are significant to long term success – diversification and asset allocation. Your asset allocation should balance your financial goals with your emotional needs. If the way your money is invested, makes you uncomfortable, you may need to rethink your investing goals.

AI and Your Brand: A Journey from "What's That?" to "Wow, That's Incredible!"

Are you ready to dip your toes into the vast ocean of Artificial Intelligence (AI) without feeling like you're drowning in tech jargon? We’ve got you covered! Let's demystify AI and turn it from a head-scratcher into your brand's secret weapon.

First Bank Invests in Future Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs with Girls Inc.

In partnership with First Bank, Girls Inc. St. Louis is launching the Girls Inc. Entrepreneurship and Business Academy (GEBA) focused on exposing young women, primarily of color, in grades 8 through 12 to business and entrepreneurial professionals, curriculum and opportunities. Learn more about First Bank's partnership with Girls Inc.

Active Versus Passive Portfolio Management: Which Investment Method Is Right for You?

A common debate among investment forums is regarding the merits of active versus passive portfolio management. Whatever method an investor chooses, they will need to weigh their financial goals, the time horizon, and risk tolerance into their strategic long-term asset allocation approach.

The Progenitor’s Dilemma: Avoiding Entitlement When Transferring Wealth

This article discusses strategies that parents and grandparents may use to help leave a legacy of empowerment and not entitlement with their transfer of wealth.

Family Business Boards – Hidden Challenges and How to Overcome Them

The article discusses five reasons business owners do not create a family business board and five reasons to consider creating one.