Don’t Go Broke this Valentine’s Day with These Tips
Ah yes, Valentine’s Day. With less than a week till V-day, love is in the air and those with a special someone in their lives must decide just how they are going to make their valentine feel special.
Like many other special days, Valentine’s day is about way more than airy little concepts like love and affection. Valentine’s day is also about buying things. The more things, the more expensive the things, the better you are as a person, because if you really care about someone, you’ll give them the world and then some, right?
Right. At least, that’s what many corporations make it about. The day has become about such easily packageable notions as fancy chocolate, roses, and hearts galore. And of course, Hollywood has helped create an expectation of a certain kind of romance for Valentine’s day.
Unfortunately not everyone has the cash for rom-com-worthy grand gestures, but luckily you don’t need it.
You can have a fun, romantic Valentine’s day without breaking the bank and without just skipping the day altogether.
The Financial Post has some handy advice for those who aren’t looking to get ripped off by corporate holiday price gouging. The main tip: celebrate on a different day.
You’d be surprised to see how some restaurants offer a special “prix fixe” valentine’s day menu that jacks up prices when going the day before will get you a meal just as good with better selection and less hassle in regards to finding a reservation.
Flowers almost double in price in anticipation of the Valentine’s day rush. Go ahead and just buy them early. If you want to take a romantic vacation, plan it for a few days before or after the I highly doubt your partner will be disappointed that your timing is a bit different than the typical
In the end, most people that care about you won’t like it if you’re putting yourself in debt for them. It’s the thought that counts, so be thoughtful and don’t overspend!