82% of Americans Think Valentine’s Day Is Just a Money Grab
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about love, but for a lot of us in Victoria, it can feel like a very expensive guilt trip.
Nothing says “I love you” like checking your bank balance first.
Valentine’s Day Is Feeling Less Romantic, More Expensive
According to a WalletHub study, 2 in 5 people say Valentine’s Day activities are not affordable this year. Are they anti-love or anti-debt? Aside from it being perceived as unaffordable, a whopping 82% of people think February 14th is just a money grab.
I get it, times are hard for so many people.
Money is such an issue for so many people; the same WalletHub study revealed that 33% of people say their relationship strains finances. I have to wonder if that’s why people like being single, less hurt on your heart and their pocketbook!
Couples Are Putting Caps on Cupid
Since Valentine's Day seems to cause so much stress, nearly 2 in 5 have created a Valentine’s Day budget. Nothing like a good ol’ spreadsheet to map out your love. Hey, you've got to do what you've got to do nowadays.
Here are some more interesting
- Skeptical Sweethearts: 82% of Americans believe that Valentine’s Day is a trick to make people spend more money.
- Romance with Limits: Nearly 2 in 5 people have a Valentine’s Day budget.
- Love Is Expensive: 33% of Americans say their relationship is a strain on their finances.
- Financial Infidelity Hurts: 7 in 10 people think financial infidelity can be worse than cheating.
- Bad Credit Might Keep You Single: 48% of people say they wouldn’t marry someone with bad budgeting habits, a bad WalletScore, or a bad credit score.
- 48% wouldn’t marry someone with bad money habits
New Stores and Restaurants That Opened in Victoria in 2025
From new restaurants and cafés to retail stores and local experiences, these are the businesses that officially opened in Victoria, Texas in 2025. Scroll through the gallery to see what’s new around town.
Gallery Credit: Google Maps
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