By Amy Reast

A finance expert has shared the one question you can ask in your friendship group to stop “wage gaps” breeding resentment and causing fallouts.

Peta-Kay King , 30, says it’s quite common for individual young adults within groups of friends to have wildly different salaries, and now being open and honest can cause huge tensions.

The finance coach from Romford, London, said always beginning discussions about meals, events, or holidays by asking “what’s everyone’s budget?” is key to friendship bliss.

And she said if you are the friend who can’t afford pricy days out, don’t lie or make false excuses.

Instead, she advises you to suggest an alternative arrangement, or even offer to host at your home.

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