Retailers love to sell love. Each year, they spend millions making sure we crave five-course dinners, pricey flower bouquets, and sparkly stud earrings. And it’s working. Americans shell out more than $13 billion annually for Valentine’s Day.
But if you can’t afford this expensive version of romance, here’s another idea — make a realistic plan for your money. And if that means you need to scale back, go right ahead. Here are five Valentine’s Day traditions you can easily ditch without any love lost.
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