Is Valentine's Day worth it?

Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of Valentine's Day. They unwrap the real cost of Valentine’s Day—financially, emotionally, and socially. Is it worth the hype, or just a commercial trap dressed in pink and red? Main Topics 00:00 Valentine's Day and Credit Card Debt 01:08 Running The Numbers Segment 04:12 Historical Origins of Valentine's Day 05:49 Personal Takes 10:18 Navigating Expectations 18:27 Social Media and Valentine's Day 22:51 Valentine's Day As A Kid 26:37 Creating Your Own Traditions 28:02 The Costs of Valentine's Day 29:08 20 Cents Segment References for Statistics https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis/resources/fun-facts/valentines.html https://wallethub.com/blog/valentines-day-survey/57387 Co-Hosts Lizzy Marie, CAIA, is a strategist, alternative investments expert, and a founding partner of Pursuit Funds. Follow Lizzy: Instagram | TikTok Lissa Lumutenga, CFP®, AFC®, is a personal finance expert and content creator. Follow Lissa: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn Credits ► Produced by Lizzy Marie and Lissa Lumutenga ► Artwork by Lizzy Marie ► Music by Lissa Lumutenga, Net Net Podcast “Theme Song” Talk to us Hit us up, let us know what you think: IS IT WORTH IT? 💸 DM us on Instagram: @netnetpodcast Email us at [email protected] Disclaimer This podcast is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and should not be constituted as financial advice or any other kind of professional advice. Views and opinions are our own, and Net Net Podcast does not serve as a substitute for personalized financial guidance tailored to your specific situation. Remember to always do YOUR own research, consult a professional as needed, and feel empowered to make your own decisions!