Consumer behavior is an important economic driving force. Although holidays are never about gift-giving or spending money, these cultural norms are still major factors for the economy. V Day is a staple day for retail industries like floral, candy, and jewelry. To get a deeper look at just how much we are spending, who is spending it, and what we are spending it on, we turned to NRF (National Retail Federation), who has surveyed consumers about Valentine’s Day plans annually for almost 20 years.
Is there still marketplace demand for Christmas Club accounts?
Christmas Club accounts (or Holiday Club accounts) are short-term savings accounts offered by financial institutions to help consumers set aside money for holiday expenditures. These accounts take a designated amount from each paycheck throughout the year and set it aside in the holiday account. This amount could be as small as 5 or 10 dollars per paycheck.
Black Friday 2020 Spending Trends
Thanksgiving and Black Friday are just around the corner! Traditional Black Friday proceedings will undoubtedly be different this year, however, research from Periscope by McKinsey reveals that Black Friday will still be the most popular shopping event this holiday season.
Veteran's Day 2020
Today we honor those who have served and continue to serve our country. Words cannot begin to express our gratitude for the repeated sacrifices veterans have made on our behalf.
In this post, we would like to honor the veterans within our company, Jason McKenzie and Donny Drummonds who both served in the United States Army.
Celebrating Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week
This school year, the celebrations are limited, but the appreciation has exponentially increased as parents and caregivers across the nation have walked a mile in the shoes of a teacher. Between Zoom meetings, AMI packets, communications with parents, and supporting and caring for students, teachers are still working hard in the background, supporting their students and families as much as ever.
We Love Teslar
Teslar Software works to build a relationship, a love story if you will, by partnering with community financial institutions to create highly efficient banks. Why do our customers love Teslar? Here’s what just a few of our amazing customers have to say about Teslar.
Happy 2020
Ringing in the new year (and new decade!) is cause for celebration—spending time with friends and family and looking back on the year. A lot can happen in a year, good and bad. With reflection comes new beginnings and fresh starts.
Merry Christmas from Teslar
Wishing you a Christmas filled with love and laughter that lends way to a bright and fresh New Year. May this season be filled with an abundance of peace, joy, and hope for you and yours. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone at Teslar! We are grateful to you for making our progress possible.
Family Christmas Activities and Traditions
The air is filled with good vibes and glad tidings at Christmastime. There are so many fun activities and events unique to the season, and while it’s not possible to do them all, it’s fun to deliberate and choose some that are special to you and yours. Whether you’re looking for new traditions or wanting to change up some standing ones, we’ve got you covered.
The Perks of a Simple Christmas
The Christmas season is a uniquely busy time of year. It seems like every single day in December a new event or task is being added to the calendar—holiday parties, family dinners, children’s performances, cookie exchanges, gift shopping, holiday traditions, Secret Santa’s, tree decorating… the list goes on and on. It often begins with the best intentions: time together, fun memories, and a wonderful holiday season for our family.