Planning a weekend trip with friends? Here's how to split costs
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Maggie Hansen and her friends faced the challenge of managing costs during her bachelorette party in San Diego, aiming to prevent feelings of resentment and guilt. The group preemptively gathered preferences through a survey for budgeting, addressing differences in income and spending habits. Many young adults face pressure to attend costly events like weddings and bachelorette parties, often leading to financial strain. A survey highlighted that 40% of Gen Z and millennials experience friends encouraging overspending, and 38% have taken on debt to afford such occasions.
Maggie Hansen aimed to minimize feelings of resentment and guilt among friends by being transparent about costs during her bachelorette party planning, acknowledging varied incomes and spending habits.
A significant number of Gen Z and millennials feel financial pressure to attend expensive group events, with 56% reporting they must attend even if it strains their finances.
Read at Fortune
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