But lending money to a friend or relative can be risky. You may not get paid back or it could take a long time, and your relationship may crack under the pressure. Still, ...

Why you shouldn't lend money to family and friends, and what to do if you do. Lyle Daly. The Motley Fool. When a close friend or family member asks you for money, it’s tough to know what to say.

We received nearly 50 emails on the matter. Many of you reiterated a general rule we discussed in the episode: if a loved one asks for a loan, give the money as a gift if you can afford it.

Lending money can be seen as a genuine gesture which can easily turn sour. Depending if the loan is repaid or not, lending money to friends or family can make or break a friendship.

Was this family member or friend turned down for loans already? "Generally, if a bank won’t lend money to someone it’s your first red flag that you are dealing with someone that is likely a ...

Lending money to friends and family is a tricky business. It can unite people in times of hardship. But it can also complicate relationships, especially because "so much of our financial decisions ...

Lending money to family and friends is a tricky business. What if they don't pay you back? What if you don't have the cash? Financial experts weigh in on the topic.

When Sarah Lee Marks's friend needed help with a down payment on a house, Marks and her husband loaned her the money. The couple drew up a written agreement, specifying a set calculation for the ...

It's a scenario many of us are familiar with: being hit up for a loan from someone you care about. And now you need to decide whether to lend that family member or friend money. Of course… ...

It can happen to any of us: One minute we're a friend or family member; the next moment, we are a loan officer at a bank. Or at least, it can feel that way if you're ever in that awkward position ...