The Extraco Banks Blog

You probably already know that San Antonio is home to two Level One Trauma Centers and two of the top largest hospitals in the nation, along with several biomedical research facilities throughout the area. These spaces will give you access to some of the latest medical and healthcare technology innovations. That’s not all this city has to offer. Allow us to introduce you to the San Antonio area and help answer some of your burning questions.

Inflation in the US has surged to the highest level in nearly 40 years, reaching 7.9% in February 2022. This, coupled with the US Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates, has alarmed many investors

Consider Yahoo, Marriott International, Adult Friend Finder, Anthem, and Target. What do these companies have in common? They’ve all experienced some of the largest data breaches in history. The scary thing is that you can’t protect all your data all the time, but there are many things you can do to guard against a cyber-attack.

Inflation erodes the purchasing power of your dollars. When excessive it can be a significant setback to your portfolio’s performance. It is something we always need to consider in our long-term planning; our expectations for inflation help drive what we need our investments to achieve to lift us to our goals.

It’s easy to get off track even when you have a budget. Correcting mistakes isn’t easy, and it takes time, but you can improve to come out ahead in the future. Here are five big budgeting mistakes and ways you can fix them.

Transform your dreams into reality by building your dream home through the frame of your existing home. Here are seven awesome renovation ideas to transform your space.

Times are tough for buyers in today’s seller’s market. There is low inventory and incredibly tough competition for homes all over the country. Many buyers in the market have decided to build a new home to ensure they get the home that is right for them.

You’re already familiar with the concept of a virtual assistant. Chat bots and virtual assistants have been around for a while, but they aren’t always as helpful as we’d like them to be. Newer technology, however, has improved this to provide you with the best answers to some of the most common questions we receive. You may have a question that falls outside the norm. Never fear! Our brand new chat feature also helps you to reach a real Extraco Relationship Banker to streamline the process from question to solution.

Whether you moved here for a new job, school, a partner, or just because you needed a break from the big city, Extraco has some tips to help you get acclimated to your new hometown.

There is so much to do when you’re getting ready to move — especially if you’re moving to a new city. This checklist won’t reduce your to-do list, but it can make it easier to avoid forgetting important tasks.