“I’ll pay now, just Venmo me later.” (Famous Last Words)

It’s mid-December. The holiday spirit is high, but so is the financial stress. Between organizing the New Year’s Eve cabin trip, buying a joint gift for Mom, and handling the office “Secret Santa,” keeping track of who owes what is a nightmare.

The holidays should be about friends and family, not chasing people for $20. At AloeSplit, we want to help you avoid the awkward money conversations this season.

Here is our guide to surviving group finances during the holidays.

1. The “We’ll Figure It Out Later” Trap

Biggest mistake ever. Leaving the math for January 2nd usually results in lost receipts, forgotten expenses, and someone unfairly losing money.

The Fix: Log the expense the second you tap your card.

Bought the champagne? Log it.
Paid the deposit for the ski lodge? Log it.
With AloeSplit, it takes 10 seconds and saves you hours of headaches later.

2. Mastering Group Gifts

Scenario: “Lets all chip in for Dad’s new TV. I’ll buy it, you guys pay me back.” Outcome: Three siblings forget to pay, and you feel too awkward to remind them during Christmas dinner.

The Smart Way: Create a group in AloeSplit named “Dad’s Gift”. Add the siblings and log the cost. The app acts as the neutral third party that tells everyone exactly what their share is. No passive-aggressive texts needed.

3. New Year’s Eve Trips: The Ultimate Test

If you are renting a cabin or traveling for NYE, the mix of expenses is chaotic: gas, groceries, drinks, accommodation…

Our advice? Create a temporary group just for the trip. The best part about AloeSplit is that it works Offline. We know that cozy cabins often have zero signal. With our app, you can keep tracking expenses even in the middle of nowhere.

Start 2026 with a Clean Slate

Don’t let money ruin the vibe. If you are the one organizing the NYE plan or the family gift, take control now.

We are polishing our Beta just in time for your New Year’s resolution: being better with money.

👉 Join the Beta Waitlist before the Holidays