The Extraco Banks Blog | Financial Literacy

At Extraco Banks, you're not a number — you're not just ‘another customer.’ Instead, we consider you family, and family deserves more attention, better service, and a personal approach. Read our blog to learn more!

When you are budget-savvy and looking for stylish living solutions, finding the look for less is top of the to-do list. That’s why we’re digging in to offer hacks and solutions that won’t break the bank.

We've compiled a short guide to help you navigate the financial terrain with savvy strategies and clever hacks to transform your dreams of higher education into a budget-friendly reality.

Creativity and mindful spending can help you maximize your college meal plan and food budget. And it can also help you save money for other things you might need throughout the school year. The tips above will help maximize your food budget and stretch your resources further without compromising your nutritional needs.

Want to attract new customers and keep existing ones returning? A gift card program can help! In this blog, we'll highlight four benefits of using gift card programs. Here at Extraco Banks, we offer Prizeout Offers to our customers to purchase digital gift cards with bonus offers any time they want using funds directly from their checking accounts.

Planning a summer vacation doesn’t have to break the bank. Learn how to save money and have a memorable trip with our money-saving tips and tricks.

Saving more money while shopping can be made simple using these different ways to increase your savings. With these nine strategies, you’ll quickly become a savvy shopper.

Life is unpredictable, and emergencies happen when you least expect them. Having an emergency fund is essential to your financial planning.

It’s best to avoid going too deep into credit card debt, and the way to do that is with careful planning and by creating a solid budget that you can live with. Knowing what you can reasonably afford and when you’ve reached that point is half the battle to preventing debt.

Isn’t it amazing how fast-paced our world is? Thinking about it can be surprising. Technology benefits in many ways, making things run smoother, safer, and more efficient. Apps allow you to manage your money better, make shopping lists, track your health, and more. Technology transforms what used to be impossible into today’s reality. But there’s a downside to the technology, too.