How Does a Money Nerd Think About "Romance"? (SB1644)

The Stacking Benjamins Show

Joe Saul-Sehy | Cumulus Podcast Network

Investing, Business, Self-improvement, Education

4.2 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 14 February 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Love is in the air—and so are overpriced flowers, extravagant dinners, and some serious credit card regrets. In today’s episode, we tackle the financial pressure of Valentine’s Day and show you how to keep the romance alive without setting your wallet on fire. Joining us are financial pros Jesse Cramer, Sarah Catherine Gutierrez, and Len Penzo, who help us break down: The shocking reality of Valentine's Day spending – Who’s dropping the most cash, and is it really worth it? Avoiding post-holiday financial heartbreak – Strategies to celebrate without swiping yourself into debt. Creative alternatives to overpriced traditions – Ditch the $200 steak dinner and try these fun, budget-friendly ideas instead. The cost of love – From babysitting fees to restaurant markups, where is your money really going? Romantic gestures that don’t break the bank – Because a handwritten note might just score you more points than a last-minute gas station bouquet. The key to financial harmony in relationships – Talking money before someone drops a fortune on a gift they think you’ll love (but don’t). Listener tips and budget-friendly adventures – Stackers share their best ideas for a Valentine’s Day that’s memorable and affordable. Plus, we’ve got trivia, technical mishaps (because what’s love without a little chaos?), and some surprise financial wisdom that might just save your next date night. Stack your love life and your Benjamins—tune in now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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