Rounds and Cycles Explained: How Sousou Payouts Work
Learn the difference between a round and a cycle, how pots are calculated, and how Sousou tracks payouts while money moves outside the app.
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Why Trust Matters in Community Savings (And How Sousou Helps)
Trust cannot be outsourced to an app—but clear records, roles, and history make trust easier to build and defend in community savings.
3 min readSousou vs. Banks: When Group Savings Makes More Sense
Banks and circles solve different problems. Compare safety, discipline, lump sums, and social risk so you can choose the right tool—or use both.
3 min readTips for Circle Creators: Setting Amounts, Schedules, and Rules
Concrete guidance for admins: sizing contributions, picking cadence, documenting late policies, and keeping Sousou aligned with real life.
3 min readHow to Contribute on Time (And Why It Helps Everyone)
On-time payments protect recipients, admins, and group trust. Here is a member-level playbook: reminders, rails, proof, and early communication.
3 min readWhat Happens When It's Your Turn to Receive the Pot
Recipient checklist: confirm amounts, share payment instructions, track incoming payments, and close the round cleanly in Sousou.
3 min readSousou Around the World: Traditions and Digital Circles
From susu to chama to tontine—how rotating savings traditions travel, and how digital tools preserve clarity without replacing culture.
3 min readSaving with Friends and Family: Building Your First Circle
Family circles can strengthen ties—or strain them. Here is how to set boundaries, amounts, and communication so the group thrives.
3 min readUnderstanding Contributions, Rounds, and Payouts in Sousou
A structured guide to the three pillars of every circle—how they connect, where money actually moves, and how Sousou keeps everyone aligned.
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