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Are You Celebrating Valentine's Day In or Out?
Forty-six percent of you say you give shared gifts on the day of love, which leads me to believe many of you are focused — along with your beloved — on smart spending and considering ways to save while spreading the love.
If you're celebrating the day with a date, will you be out on the town or toasty indoors?
Are You Celebrating Valentine's Day In or Out?
Love and Money: Managing Your Heart and Pocketbook
Navigating finances with a partner means constantly adjusting to each other's spending and saving styles and coming up with a system you can both live with. But as relationships grow and change, financial situations do too, and many couples find themselves having to adjust their approach to money after years together. We've been covering love and money issues all month in honor of Valentine's Day.
I'm Asking: What Valentine's Puchase Do You Have to Have?
We're obviously advocating smart spending to celebrate Valentine's, and hopefully you've realized there are lots of ways (on the cheap) to make the most of your celebration. But whether you're single or coupled-up, we know the day is also about indulging — chocolates, flowers, wine, romance . .
Do This, Not That to Save on V-Day
Even if you're not the type to go overboard for Hallmark holidays, Valentine's Day — and all the traditional gifts and activities that go along with it — can add up quickly. Luckily, there are ways around overspending this weekend; celebrating the holiday a day early can save you bucks, as can following a few of my saving tips. If you're still stumped as to how to celebrate with your honey without going into the red, try thinking outside of the heart-shaped box and breaking tradition with these ideas.
Reasons to Celebrate on Feb. 13 Instead
There's a little red heart on the calendar for Feb. 14, but wouldn't it be at least as easy to celebrate Valentine's just one day sooner? The holiday is argued by some as just another reason to spend money, though other sweethearts have fun getting into the Cupid spirit in all its red and white glory.
Love and Money: 10 Healthy Couple Habits
A few years ago I was cruising the purse department at Nordstrom and overheard a sweet-looking lady in her 70s call her husband over to pay for her goodies while she told the salesgal, "he doesn't get any honey unless he shows me the money." I immediately burst into laughter. Still, as silly as it sounds, maintaining a healthy attitude about finances in a long-term relationship requires a balance of humor, clear communication, and shared expectations.
Guess How Much: Valentine's Day Spending
Valentine's Day means love is in the air, but does that mean spending's on the rise too? Not necessarily. Thrifty consumers are keeping up smart spending practices from last year and getting resourceful when it comes to celebrating their love.
Do You Give Shared Gifts For Valentine's Day?
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t enjoy the romance and surprise of Valentine's Day gift-giving. But maintaining those romantic and unexpected elements can get tricky for couples who share finances. Will splurging on your significant other be a welcome treat, or will it just stress him or her out that you’re depleting the joint account?
New Love: Weigh In on Money Dos and Don'ts
Money is a sensitive and personal subject, but when you start dating someone it's important to let down your guard and ensure you have similar financial, personal and career goals and expectations so you aren't someday bewildered when the topic of prenups or really bad credit comes up. Embrace this month of love by sharing your take on some classic new relationship conundrums.
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Money Tip: Shape Your Valentine's Day Spending Strategy
Last year, we spent about $102 on Valentine's Day — not so cheap for a single calendar day. Granted, it's a holiday, and one that goes hand in hand with declarations of love, chocolates, flowers, and romantic dinners out. But finding something special for your loved ones doesn't mean spending a fortune.
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