Foolish Tokens of Affections
Fool for Love
February 11, 1998

It's that time of year... again. And you can't believe you forgot... again. What is it with this giving presents business? Wasn't Christmas just a few weeks ago? Why do you have to send flowers or buy chocolate or pick out a pink teddy bear?

Because it's almost Valentine's Day, Bucko. And if you still want to be considered somebody's snuggle bunny (with all of the resultant advantages) you'd better fork over the right token of affection come Saturday.

But does it have to set you back an arm and a leg? Nope, it doesn't. In fact, we're so Foolish as to assume that the object of your desire thinks like you and would rather see her IRA get fatter than another teddy bear on her pillow. In other words, she's a Fool too. That said, don't think we're advocating being cheap here. Let's just say that we'd rather be "creative."

-- Learn a little about the language of love in this week's Fool Quiz.

-- Are you and your honey compatible in matters of money? Find out in Find Your Foolish Match.

-- OK, so here's where we're gonna advocate being cheap. Check out our 10 Foolish Cheap Dates for some ideas on bonding without having to cash in your savings bond.

-- 'Tis time to teach your kids about love, which naturally leads to the next topic... money. Play Dough tells you how to explain the two to your tykes.

Like Paul said, "Money can't buy me love." But it can buy you things like a new car, a college education, that big house you've always dreamed of, or a vacation to the Greek Isles. Here's hoping you have that perfect Fool Mate to help you save so that all of those dreams can come true.

--Trudy Hoyden
(TMF Hoyden)