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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Americans are expected to buy chocolates, dinner and spend money on Valentine’s Day.

In fact. people are expected to spend a little over $196 on gifts to shower those they care for with love, according to the National Retail Federation.

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That’s up 21% from last year. Spending is expected to total $27.4 billion.

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