All across the United States and around the world, people celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th by exchanging everything from candy hearts to cute cards. Data from the Federal Retail Federation suggests that Valentine’s Day will continue to be a much loved holiday in 2023, despite the widespread uncertainly about the future of the economy and rising inflation rates. How can people celebrate while also being mindful of their budget? What are ways to think outside the box when it comes to showing our loved ones that we care? Find out all of this, and more, in this week's episode of FinCap Friday below:

About the Author

Yanely Espinal

Born and raised by Dominican, immigrant parents in Brooklyn, Yanely is a proud product of NYC public schools. She graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in 2007 before going on to receive her bachelor's degree at Brown University in 2011. As a Teach For America corps member, Yanely taught third and fourth grade in Canarsie, Brooklyn. She received her master's degree from Relay Graduate School of Education in 2013. She spends her spare time making YouTube videos about personal finance on her channel, MissBeHelpful. Yanely also loves to dance, sew, paint, listen to podcasts, and babysit her 10 nieces and nephews!