Best way to manage shared bills among roommates

Roommate money fights are rarely about math—they’re about surprise IOUs. Fix it with a recurring cadence and one shared ledger everyone can see.

Separate “fixed” vs “variable”

• Fixed: rent, Wi‑Fi, streaming—same amount monthly, same split.
• Variable: utilities, groceries, cleaning supplies—log when paid.

Settle on a rhythm

Biweekly or monthly settle-up beats chasing pennies after every Target run. Use app reminders so one person isn’t the “bad cop.”

When someone moves out

Freeze the ledger on move-out day, reconcile deposits, and archive the group so old expenses don’t bleed into the next lease.

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