What's the best way to split the bill?
Summary
Hosts Manny, Noah, and Devin are joined by guest Kate Lindsay to settle a nine-year-old Venmo dispute over an unpaid $18 bar tab. The episode explores digital payment etiquette, featuring insights from Emily Post Institute’s Lizzie Post and financial planner Beth Pinsker on minimum request amounts and account safety. They also address listener stories about friends who underpay or create awkward split-bill situations during expensive group outings.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor ads
Kate's 9-year-old Venmo request debacle
Pre-Venmo etiquette and splitting checks
Etiquette expert on minimum request amounts
Financial planner on Venmo safety and best practices
Listener story: Friend who always Venmos the wrong amount
Listener story: Vacation dinner and expensive tequila
Kate cancels the request and outro
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