Overview

When it comes to your finances, you can't sacrifice your savings for your reputation. If you are afraid of being called 'cheap' by your friends, you need to get over it. First of all, if you bow out of a pricey event due to budget constraints, the people who care about you won't judge you for it. And secondly, if they do -- who needs them? When you choose friends, put their ability to support you high up on your list. If they only like you when your wallet is open, they're not your friends.