Zelle® Blog

Summer is here and that means one thing to me: Baseball.

One of my favorite things to do is round up a group of friends and head out to AT&T Park in San Francisco or hop on BART to the Oakland Coliseum to catch a Friday night ball game. There’s not much that beats being under the lights in a packed stadium with good friends, cold beverages and watching America’s pastime. Oh, and hot dogs. It’s not baseball without hotdogs.

Whether a grad is preparing for college, pursuing more school or starting a new job, money is always a great gift to give. In fact, the NRF reports cash will be the most popular gift for those high school and college graduates, with an estimated 55% of those surveyed saying they plan to gift money.

Whether it’s your friend, brother, partner or even the coworker who went above and beyond to help you meet a deadline, thoughtful gestures can mean a lot. 

While there are a number of ways to show someone you’re thinking about them, one easy way is to use Zelle. A sweet note with a few bucks is a fast and easy way to let someone in your life know you care.

“Cash gratuity preferred. Thank you!:)

Lindsey displayed that note inside of a glass frame with her cosmetology license next to the curling iron on her station. The friendly reminder caught my eye as I sat waiting in the chair, black cape draped over me, waiting for her to mix up a palette of warm colors to paint my hair with.

“So what have you been up to lately, girl? What’s new with you?” Lindsey asked.

Late last year, we asked the Zelle® Twitter community about their money habits. And, let’s just say, we’re not surprised at the results.

Spoiler alert: More people prefer digital payments these days and are ditching checks and cash.

Here’s what else we found out.

All year long you heard your parents talk about wanting a certain something. You know they’d never go out and buy it on their own, so it’s the perfect present to get them this year. Unfortunately, the price tag is a bit frightful .

Probably not the best idea to go at it solo. So you ask your sibs to chip in on it. They agree.

You make the purchase, wrap it up beautifully, have them sign the card, and then it’s confirmed. Best. Gift. Ever. Mom and dad LOVED it.

Hosting Friendsgiving is a great way to bring all your favorite people together over a delicious meal. And while it’s a joyous occasion, it can take a lot of coordination. From meal planning, logistics and the ever-growing invite list, hosting a large dinner party often means a grocery bill that’s just as big.

My week nights are spent chauffeuring my son to and from practice, and my weekends going from one game to the next. It. Never. Stops. And, while it's tiresome, and I may complain at times, I do love it. There is nothing better than seeing your kid’s smiling face as he slides safely into home plate, or the fist pump he gives you before going out to the court to win the championship basketball game.

Those smiles and tears of joy (and sometimes a heartbreaking loss) cost money!

Whether it’s dancing at a concert, road tripping down the Pacific Coast Highway with old college buddies, or serious #Adulting like chipping in for your high-schooler’s prom festivities, life is always moving. So money should, too.

Today we’re launching, “This is how money moves®,” Zelle’s nationwide brand campaign celebrating the energy and joy of life lived in motion.

Imagine this: You, your best pals and your car. All together thanks to a last-minute idea sent over group text. Road tripping back to where you all met more than a decade ago. Your alma mater. Ashley decided it was in your best interest to head back for homecoming (because you’re all getting old).

Whether it’s to reconnect with fellow alumni at a homecoming football game, or a quick trip to see your favorite band play in another city for the night, road trips with friends are a blast – and go by too fast.

Before hitting the road, map out some of the details so things like determining who owes for what doesn’t slow you down. Here are a few tips to keep you moving and on your way to a memorable weekend.