I will be the first to admit that Valentine’s Day is most definitely a Hallmark holiday. I’ve spent many a Valentine’s Day myself buried in a box of chocolates at home pretending my cat, Sofi, was my date. But showing someone you love, even just like them, is about more than a day. And let’s be real, dating, wooing, courting, falling in love, whatever you want to call it, it can be expensive. In this episode, Kristin Myers, Editor in Chief of The Balance is here to share the best ways to afford the cost of dating. BTW, in a recent study they did at The Balance, millennials spend on average $69 for first dates, yes, really! Kristin is also sharing how to create a perfect date for a fraction of the price when you should talk about money with your honey and the impacts of inflation on your wallet. Plus, we both get a little personal sharing some of our favorite dating stories. This episode is sure to make your heart swell. Links The Balance Inflation is Making Valentine's Day More Expensive article Kristin on Twitter Episode Sponsors Try EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to http://www.everyplate.com and entering code mymoney179. · Give yourself – and your wallet – a break. Enjoy delicious, affordable meals, delivered to your door, and ready to go in just six simple steps. Go to http://www.shopify.com/mymoney for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly debt payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/mymoney.  I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at http://www.betterhelp.com/mymoney.  Sign up for Lendtable at Lendtable.com with promo code MILLENNIAL for an extra $50 off your Lendtable balance to start securing your financial future now. Visit Lendtable.com today to see how much you can make because it's never too late to start investing in future you. FOLLOW & SHARE Leave us a review - head to this link and let us know why you love the show. Reviews help us continue to grow and bring on more amazing guests. Thank you in advance! http://bit.ly/millennial-money. Love this episode? Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well. Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode! Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemail Shannah Shares: Community Q&A Have a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com    Follow Me Here for More Money Tips Shannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgame  Shannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices