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Getting paid back, minus the awkward
Real, useful (and slightly funny) guides on splitting bills, asking friends for money back, and actually collecting what you're owed. Because everyone has a Jake.
Getting paid back
How to Get a Friend to Pay You Back (Without Ruining the Friendship)
The exact words, timing, and moves to get your money back and keep the friendship.
Read → ComparisonsSplitwise Alternative: Actually Get Paid Back, Not Just Track Balances
Tracking who owes what is easy. Collecting is the hard part — here's the fix.
Read → Getting paid backWhat to Do When Someone Won't Pay You Back for a Shared Bill
A calm escalation ladder — from friendly nudge to gentle social accountability.
Read → Splitting billsThe Easiest Way to Split a Bill and Collect Everyone's Share
Split evenly or by item, handle tax and tip, then actually get everyone to pay.
Read → IOUsIOU Made Simple: File, Track, and Settle Money Friends Owe You
Why a notes-app IOU never gets paid — and what an IOU app should actually do.
Read →Reading about it won't get you paid. Filing a tab will.
tab. turns "you can just Venmo me whenever" into a tab that reminds them for you.
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