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Insurance Premium Changes

Your premium is likely to change each time you renew your insurance. This is because premiums are affected by many factors, including the cost of doing business and changes to the way risk is assessed. Sometimes premiums increase across the board because your level of risk has increased.

American Heart Month: The Costs and Warnings of Heart Attack

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.

118 Years Strong

Read our Extraco Week recap blog highlighting the festitivies we had across our branches to celebrate 118 years in business!

Maximizing Your Finances: The Power of Combining Checking and Savings Accounts

At Extraco Banks, we're committed to empowering your financial journey by providing robust solutions that cater to your banking needs. Join us as we dive deeper into the specifics of both the checking and savings accounts we offer, and the unparalleled benefits of bundling them together.

Retirement Planner Calculator

Fast-Track Your Home Purchase: How to Get Pre-Approved Quickly

Don't waste time when buying a home. Work with Extraco Mortgage and get pre-approved quickly. Use these expert tips and fast-track your way to homeownership.

How to Help Your Teenager Build Credit

Credit is the ultimate catch-22. To get credit, you must have a credit history. Young people wanting to establish themselves financially often find themselves in this conundrum. They've never had a credit card, haven't purchased their own vehicle and are not a home-owner. In other words, they're invisible to the credit bureaus.

Personal Debt Ratio Calculator

Use this calculator to quickly determine your debt-to-income ratio. This is the percentage of your gross income required to cover your housing and debt payments.

Financial Literacy Month: A Beginner's Guide to Investing

At Extraco, we believe knowledge is power, especially when it comes to your money. This month, we're highlighting the importance of investing and how EasyInvest can help you achieve your financial goals

Halloween On A Budget

In this blog post, we'll unveil some thrifty and budget-friendly tricks to make this Halloween a spooky success without draining your wallet.

A letter to friends and neighbors

If you need a bank you know and trust, think about our local banks, and think about Extraco.

How to Get Started with the New Extraco eBank

The new Extraco eBank is coming on May 12th. Here’s what to do after the upgrade to get started.

Creating a Budget

A budget will help you understand your spending patterns and gain better control over your money. Creating one helps you understand where you spend your money and discover areas where you can save.

Extraco Banks Announces Leadership Transition in Waco Commercial Lending Division

Extraco Banks proudly announces the retirement of long-time executive Mark Reynolds, Regional President of Commercial Lending for the North Region, after 28 years of dedicated service. As part of a strategic leadership transition, Tammy Richards has been named as his successor, continuing the bank’s strong legacy of relationship-driven commercial banking.

Join Us In Supporting Our Hill Country Neighbors

In response to the devastating floods impacting the Texas Hill Country, Extraco Banks has opened a special FBO (For the Benefit Of) donation account to support those affected by this natural disaster. The account is now open to the public, and 100% of all contributions will go directly to victims and their families in impacted communities.

Stay The Course – The Impact of COVID-19 on Your Investment Plan

While the economy has been recently challenged due to the pandemic, the Extraco Wealth & Trust team is actively monitoring the situation and your valuable investments.

How to Educate Your Family About Money With A Kids Bank Account

Teaching kids about money is crucial for their financial success. Extraco Banks' First Checking and First Savings accounts are the perfect tools to start their journey.

How to Set Up Email, Text and Voice Alerts for Your Bank Account

By adding email and text alerts to your bank account, you’re able to keep track of bank-related notifications that are important to you. Below we've listed the steps you take to set up email and text alerts for account events and balances.

How to Ban Scams from Fake Checks to Online Shopping and More

Robocalls are one of the most common scams Americans face today, and scam artists use many approaches to trick you. It might be an auto warranty renewal, a hotel reservation, an award you won – even if you never entered a drawing for it – and more. Still, robocalls are only one of the many avenues scam artists use to trick you.

Building Your Dream Home: 7 Awesome Renovation Ideas to Get You Started Today

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.

Extraco Banks' New Flagship Branch: Extraco Banks | West Adams In Temple, TX

Exciting developments are underway as Extraco Banks prepares to open its state-of-the-art flagship branch in Temple, TX, promising innovative financial solutions and community growth.

Our commitment to the Gatesville community

Extraco's long-standing presence in the Gatesville community has allowed us to build meaningful relationships with our customers and become a trusted partner in their financial journeys. We are excited to open our new branch in fall 2023.

How to Improve Your Credit Score

Your credit score is a three-digit number which helps lenders determine the risk of lending you money. If you aren’t getting approved for credit cards or loans, you may need to improve your credit score. Building your credit isn’t a speedy process, but there are several things you can do to start paving the way to a better credit score.

Five Inspiring Hispanic Heritage Icons Who Shaped Financial History

Dive into the rich history of Hispanic heritage and explore the lives of five influential figures who shaped the financial world.

Benefits of Gift Card Programs for Your Business

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.

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