I’m fortunate to have friends that didn’t normalize the “let’s split the bill equally even if X had more drinks than everyone else”.
Personally, I’ve had my fair share of taking care of a round for my friends when we’re out. It’s a bummer when I hear from others who have gone out with friends and end up paying more on the bill because someone else didn’t adult up to paying their portion.
Sometimes we forget that everyone’s financial situation is different — we don’t want to call anyone out, but it’s important that you set your financial boundaries.
So, if you’re out with your gal pals, ask for a separate check before ordering.
If you’re in a situation where you can’t get a separate check, then talk with your friends about keeping track of what each of them order so that everyone is responsible for their fair share.
How do you split the bill with your friends at dinner?
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[SAVE THIS] How the FAQ you should prep yourself for the “I deserve a raise” talk with your employer.
❇️ Make a list of your accomplishments
❇️ Document how you improved the work environment or productivity
❇️ Support your lists with data, if possible
❇️ Practice what you’re going to say
❇️ Research pay of your similar job position from other companies
❇️ Schedule the meeting, not have a spontaneous conversation
You got this!
At the start of the school year, I give my kids a budget for items that they want to buy from the student store, Book Fair or other events they have going on. Let’s be honest... while there are so many cool events and things happening throughout the school year, it can add up (and when you have multiple kids, that hole can burn through your wallet faster lol).
Here’s what they learned when we started doing this:
✅ It gave us the opportunity to talk about the value of an item in terms of how much it would mean to them to have it versus solely looking at just the price.
✅ We talked about quality of items versus quantity and being mindful that having A LOT of things does not mean you get a “good deal”.
✅ They’re learning to monitor their spending habits (we review how much they have in their school account, what they’ve used the money for, and how much they have for upcoming events).
More importantly, my kids are having money conversations in these early years with the hopes that this will set the foundation for more complex topics that will come up as they get older.
REMINDER: You’re doing great, mama.
While owning real estate has many benefits, the “American Dream” of home ownership feels less achievable for many because of inflation, low inventory (which leads to the insane competition), and not enough financial resources to afford what’s in the market now.
Don’t get me wrong — if owning a home is YOUR dream, then you’ll find a way to make it a reality.
It’s also more than OK if home ownership is not what you want and you’re happy with renting.
Moral of the story: live your life on your own terms and dreams, not someone else’s... and surround yourself with people that support you in that decision.
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