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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sophie Goddard

Should you split bills 50/50? Or lend friends money? Awkward money questions, answered

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Talking with friends about finances can be helpful. Photograph: Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images

Money – why is it so difficult to talk about, even with those closest to us? From deciding how to split the dinner bill with friends to wondering if you should bail out a cash-strapped family member, sometimes it’s easier to sweep money conversations under the carpet entirely than face the potential awkwardness of a misunderstanding (or worse). Which is why we’ve called in the experts to answer those tricky financial conundrums keeping you up at night …

Q: Is it a concern that a partner has no savings?

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