Gifts Galore

The Friday File: The 53% of men who celebrate Valentine’s Day spend an average of $173, while the 54% of women who celebrate spend $97. By age, 25-34 year olds spend the most averaging $218, followed by 18-24 year olds at $162. Southerners spend the most, averaging $143, while the 21% of Midwesterners who buy…

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Americans will spend $19 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts — $60/person. 56% will be spent on a romantic partner, 20% on family, 7% on friends, 5% on teachers and 4% each on; co-workers, others, and pets! That’s $750 million on Fido, a tad less than the $860 million spent on greeting cards. Guys will spend…

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Love is Priceless!

Valentine’s Day spending this year is expected to reach an all-time high of $17.6 billion. Among the 140 million Americans planning to celebrate, average spending will be $126.03, up 8.5% over last year. The average male will spend $168.74 the average female will spend $85.76. 35% will buy flowers, 36% will treat someone to dinner,…

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