About Today: Valentine's Day for the Money-Conscious Couple

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Today Who says Valentine's Day needs to be outrageously expensive? While it may be tempting to show your love by dropping large sums of cash on your significant other, there are ways to celebrate that don't drain your wallet. And there are even ways to be make Valentine's a cash-flow-positive holiday if you use it as an opportunity to do a little couples' financial planning. Valentine's Dates on a Budget Okay, so we don't recommend totally cheaping out on your V-Day date and disappoint the special someone in your life. But don't assume that you need to go out to the most expensive restaurant in the city to have a good time. There are plenty of less-expensive things you can do on Valentine's, including hitting a museum or going stargazing. Create the Perfect Valentine's Day DIY Valentine's Day Decor The Inexpensive Valentine's Day Dinner Menu Search Related Topics:  valentine's day  date  dating Keep the Gifts Cheap, Too If you want to buy expensive jewelry and flowers for Valentine's, we're not going to stop you. But there are lower-cost alternatives that won't break the bank, from candy flowers to homemade edible arrangements. Cheap Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Homemade Valentine's Day Gifts for Women Homemade Valentine's Day Gifts for Men Retirement Planning for Couples Maybe Valentine's Day itself isn't the best time for a serious discussion about your finances. But once dinner is done and the flowers and chocolates have been exchanged, maybe it would be a good idea to sit down as a couple and have a good chat about your financial future together. Hey, what could be more romantic than planning to grow old together? How to Make a Spousal IRA Contribution How to Budget as a Couple (Without Fighting) What Unmarried Couples Should Know About Money Search Related Topics:  couples and retirement  spousal iras  social security benefits Love Your Money Valentine's Day doesn't just have to be about loving the special person in your life. It can also be about having a better relationship with your money. This Valentine's, get to a point where you truly love managing, learning about and saving money. Changing Your Relationship With Money How to Break Your Bad Spending Habits Understanding and Preventing Financial Stress Search Related Topics:  budgeting  saving  living well on less Related Searches Help Managing Money Spending Money Valentine Gifts Him Money Budgeting Tips Better Money Habits Featured Articles How to Promote Valentine's Day at Your Restaurant Can I Give Coworkers Valentine's Cards and Gifts? How to Navigate an Office Romance How to Make a Love Coupon Book Love and Money: A Cautionary Tale Why You Should Apologize in Your Marriage   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement