 For some, Valentine's Day is marked by the blooming florets of a dozen red roses, five-star meals looking out over the ocean, and extravagant boxes of chocolate truffles wrapped in gingham bows. For others, it’s a marker of solitude. I’d like to propose the upside—nay, the undeniable benefit—of spending this Valentine’s Day chowing down on a family size box of Celebrations and listening to the impenetrable laugh track of the 37th season of The Big Bang Theory...
Savings! ANZ predicts that its customers will spend close to $4.39 billion on gifts, dinners, and experiences in the first half of February, including up to $327 million dollars on the special day itself. But what happens when there’s no one to spend it on? The money that would have been going to a flower delivery, chocolates, the restaurant, drinks, the Uber rides to and fro... well, that’s all cash in hand. The average person will spend between $110 and $162 this Valentine's Day. If you spend the next five years alone, you’ll have more than enough to buy every season of The Big Bang Theory on Blu-Ray. Or, even better, invest and earn bigger. So, when your mother calls and asks you when you’re going to find that special someone to settle down with, kindly inform her that you’re actually investing in your future, thank you very much! If you’d like to talk to a financial adviser about investing your Valentine’s savings, buying your first home as a single person, or setting up some insurances to support you if you’re unable to work, Evergreen can help you out here. Comments are closed.
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