How To Plan A Trip Or Dinner With Friends Of Different Income Levels

LOADING ERROR LOADING Over the summer, a TikTok post from investor Tom Cruz made its way to Twitter, where it went viral. Sure, rich-guy antics in general are entertaining, and Cruz was no exception, but there was something else to it, too: If you’ve ever endured the ungodly stress of planning a group trip, you watched the video and thought, “Wow, that’s actually a good idea.” These awkward moments ― where one friend makes substantially more money than the others or one friend can’t financially keep up ― are incredibly common among mixed-income friends and family members. “This early planning session allows for transparency and helps everyone feel included rather than excluding a friend from the get-go because you assume they won’t be able to afford it,” she told HuffPost. “Much of the debt my clients find themselves in comes from buying stuff they really didn’t need in the first place, like shoes, purses, jewelry, home improvements, trips and expensive cars,” Washington said. “For example, perhaps some people would go on a hike because it’s free versus doing a food tour or boat rental, which may cost $100 or more per person.” If, over time, you notice you have one friend who can’t come on trips and you suspect it’s finance-related, make a point to plan some trips that won’t break the bank, Victorov said.