Sometimes, the joy of Thanksgiving comes hand in hand with the stress of expense, but here at Extraco Banks, we understand the importance of financial literacy and are here to help you avoid that this holiday season.

One thing we don’t talk enough about is health. We care about you. So, we want you to be as healthy as possible. February is American Heart Month, so it's a great time to learn about heart disease. Heart disease affects people of all ages, from babies to adults. And heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death for men and women.

Congratulations on receiving your residency match! You’ve worked hard to reach this milestone. This is an exciting time and a moment to celebrate. Yet, while one milestone of your journey is ending, another is just beginning, and we’re certain you have many questions. To help guide you through your transition, we’d like to introduce you to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and, more specifically, to what the Dallas-Fort Worth area holds for you and your future.

Finding the right gift, especially for someone who has virtually everything, is challenging. While you could do a web search to find gift ideas, why not take another approach by supporting your local businesses and finding something unique?

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!

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.

Mobile banking is a great way to complement a hectic schedule and keep your finances on track without adding stress. By leveraging the features mentioned above, you can keep track of your money and bank accounts and focus more on what truly matters — supporting your child throughout the new school year.

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.

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 Cashback+ to our customers to purchase digital gift cards with bonus offers any time they want using funds directly from their checking accounts.

Despite the reasons behind the rise of touchless payments, the need for well-rounded merchant services to address and manage these payments has also increased. Thankfully, banks that work with local businesses are helping businesses level up their game by providing various merchant service options to meet consumer payment needs and how to make the most of these services.

Are you working toward any financial goals? Do you need help with meeting them? Whether you’re looking to get out of debt, start saving for emergencies or build wealth, hiring a financial advisor can help.

A solid business plan is essential for all businesses. Jason Ehler of the Small Business Development Center and Brian Reinhardt of Extraco hosted a great session on what to include in your business plan (as well as what NOT to include), how often to revisit your plan after the COVID-19 pandemic, and resources that all business-owners should be utilizing.