Hanging out with friends is good. Simmering resentment over shared costs is not. We recently asked dozens of readers to share awkward financial scenarios they’ve encountered within their social circles. And you had some things to get off your chest! How to prevent difficult, petty exchanges when you’re out spending money as a group? For starters, try to avoid — or at least be aware of — the following traps.

You hoard credit-card points.

You’re saving up points for a trip? Good for you — so is everyone else. “I have one friend who’s always like, ‘I’ll get the bill, Venmo me later!’ and makes it seem like he’s doing us this big favor, which is annoying because we know he just wants the airline miles. So do I!” says Tara, 27. “Recently, another friend made a joke out of it, and the points g

See Full Page