Don’t make this huge mistake on Valentine’s Day (and we’ve all done it before)


There are plenty of mistakes one can make (forgetting the day, writing the wrong name on the card, getting flowers your date is allergic to), but the biggest mistake is getting stuck in the Valentine’s Day spending trap. Just like any big event, it’s easy to overspend, to try and make things special.
What we spend
According to the National Retail Federation, our friends south of the border will definitely be spending to celebrate the 14th:

Now, that seems fairly reasonable, until we dig a bit deeper into the numbers and see what the 25-34 year old age demographic spends:


This is the Valentine’s Day spending trap! Those of us that are young, foolish, and in love are ready to increase our spending just because of a date on the calendar. But what happens if you can’t afford what you’re spending? A big bill, unnecessary debt, and a headache that will stick around long after the 14th.
How to avoid it

It’s cheesy but it’s true

