The Budget Matrix
Cost splits, Splitwise protocols, and the scripts you need to talk money.
The Budget Matrix
High/low cost splits, Splitwise protocols, and scripts for talking about money without ruining the group chat.
Posts
Group Trip Budget Rules: The No-Surprise Venmo Protocol
The Splitwise Sermon: How to Talk About Money Without Losing Friends (And Your Mind)
Splitwise isn't optional. It's the system that keeps friendships intact when money enters the group chat. Here's exactly how to implement it—and the scripts for every awkward conversation.
Sloane SterlingFebruary 25, 2026The Labor Tax: Why the Designated Planner Deserves the Biggest Room (and Your Respect)
The invisible, exhausting work of planning group trips is bankrupting friendships. Here's why the Designated Planner deserves the biggest bedroom—and your respect.
Sloane SterlingFebruary 22, 2026