Trustpilot data reveals 65% of Americans would rather put Valentine’s Day cash toward a home down payment; 10% of singles are avoiding dating altogether to dodge holiday costs
NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2026 /CNW/ — The “K-Shaped” economy has officially come for Valentine’s Day. While a small segment of high-earners is ready to splurge, the vast majority of Americans are choosing debt repayment over dinner reservations. According to the 2026 Valentine’s Day Spending Report released today by Trustpilot, the world’s largest open feedback platform, the divide between the “haves” and the “have-nots” is fundamentally reshaping how–and if–Americans celebrate the day of love.
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