How To Respect Your Money and Your Friends
We've all experienced wanting to do something with friends... but our bank account disagrees.
It’s hard to say no, especially when you really want to say yes.
Being mindful of your spending, debt, and credit is so important because it directly impacts your future financial freedom.
Setting Expectations When you open the lines of communication and set your expectations early on, you can help keep yourself stay on track with your spending.
We don’t have to spend money to spend time together. And the money we spend on our outings and where we go has nothing to do with the value of our friendship.
How To Suggest Alternatives
Be genuinely interested in doing what you’re suggesting.
Emphasize the time you’re spending together.
Pick lunch or happy hour instead (they're cheaper).
Think of free versions of the paid event.
Consider sharing or going half and half on things!