New Financial eResource Available

Gretna Public Library is proud to announce its partnership with Cobalt Credit Union that brings the Gretna community a great new financial eResource: Banzai! This site includes calculators, coaching, lessons, and more to guide you through the financial topics about which you care.

Banzai's logo.

This article will give you a good overview of what you can expect to find on Banzai. But as always, you should feel free to ask a librarian for assistance.

Please note that the following numbers are accurate as of September 2026. Banzai regularly adds new informational resources.

Courses

6 Courses are available which are designed to take you through real-life scenarios that you must navigate. Learn while interacting within these various activities.

Screen grab of the Courses page of the Banzai site. The topics are Junior, Teen, Plus, Digital Citizenship, College and Careers, and Entrepreneurship.

Collections

There are 45 topics within the following 10 collections:

  • Financial Foundations
  • Credit & Debt
  • Health
  • Home & Car
  • Family & Kids
  • College
  • Job & Business
  • Security & Emergencies
  • Economy
  • Investing & Retirement
Screen grab of the first three articles in the Family & Kids collection which are Growing Family, Courses, and Teaching Kids Finances.
Screen grab of the first three articles in the Job & Business collection which are Starting a New Job, Losing a Job, and Raising Capital for Your Business.

Articles

185 articles cover almost any financial topic of which you can think. From taxes to life changes, there are a lot of subjects to discover.

A small, but very helpful note on each article is its read-time. This can help you manage your time while also giving you a general understanding of how deep the article delves.

Screen grab of the first 5 articles on the Articles page. These are Teaching Tax Basics, Teaching Children About Money, What's Next for Cryptocurrency, How to Boost Your Local Economy, and Underrated Products at Your Financial Institution.

Calculators

With 36 calculators, Banzai can help you make decisions with your money.

Screen grab of the first 6 articles on the Calculators page. These calculators are Auto Loan Affordability Calculator, Budget Calculator, Rule of 72 Calculator by Years, Retirement Calculator, Auto Refinance Calculator, and Bond Calculator.

Coaches

These 38 virtual coaching sessions serve as a good starting point within each topic. After your session, your next step should be to speak with a qualified, licensed professional who can provide advice tailored to your individual circumstances.

Conclusion

GPL understands that your finances and the economy can be overwhelming. And while the librarians cannot give you financial advice, we are happy to help empower you to research and learn more through a trusted resource.

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