Planning a trip with your friends? Sounds like pure fun. You scroll together through Airbnbs, share TikToks of paradisiacal beach spots, create a joint playlist, and fantasize about that film-worthy moment when you all walk through the airport together. But then someone brings up money… or worse: no one does.

And suddenly it becomes awkward. The atmosphere shifts from light-hearted to tense. You type something like: “Hey guys, can you reimburse me for the Airbnb?” followed by a few extra reminders. But there's silence. Or you get responses like: “Oh yes, will do!”
And then?

Relatable?

If you are often the organiser of your friend group – the one who books, plans and keeps track – then you've probably found yourself in this awkward situation at some point.

Why is talking about money with friends so difficult?

Even among good friends, money remains a sensitive topic. It touches on invisible layers such as:

• Insecurity: Do I seem annoying if I ask again?

• Guilt: Should I just pay this to keep the mood good?

• Unequal incomes: One has a stable job, the other is still a student – no one wants to “expose” their wallet.

As a result, agreements remain vague. And where vagueness exists, confusion, postponed payments, and minor irritations arise.

You feel burdened about sending another reminder. Meanwhile, you carry the stress of the whole planning. And let’s be honest: that's just exhausting.

You are not alone

It's completely normal for financial matters in groups to feel awkward. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. That's why there is Potje. A simple tool to save money together – without discomfort, without hassle. With Potje, you start saving on time, so you don’t have to worry about last-minute payments.

This is how Potje works:

• Create a pot with a target amount

• Share one handy link with your group

• Let Potje send the reminders (yes, really – no more messages like “can you just...?”)

Everyone sees the same goal. Everyone knows what they have contributed. And you don’t have to carry it alone anymore.

It’s like a digital joint piggy bank – with automatic clarity. This is how you save money together without stress.

Let's normalise money conversations

Talking about money doesn't have to feel weird. In fact, it's a way of caring for your friendship. By being open and organised, you protect the atmosphere – you don’t ruin it.

So: are you planning a group outing? Don’t let money fall outside the conversation. Use a tool that helps you save money together in a fair and relaxed way. Use Potje.

👉 Try it now and make your next trip the smoothest ever.

Because you deserve to enjoy the outing – not just organise it.

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