I understand he has three kids and is barely getting settled in town, but I feel a bit used at times. I’ve thought of hiding his money when she comes round – but i know i will only be able to do this once. Everyone needs to do without until they can afford to do better or save up for what they want. Instead of contributing to the person’s financial mess, learn how to manage money Instead of lending money to someone who is having financial problems, learn together how to manage finances.Saying no to friends or family members asking to borrow money is hard, and the truth is you might not be able to say no without damaging your relationship. Scrapping plans and abandoning dreams is sad. She adjudicated (judged) cases every day that involved ex-partners suing each other over loans that weren’t paid back. I received ‘bonus’ awards from customers (three letter agencies) for jobs so well done they thought I deserved a bonus.

I say no all the time, but it doesn’t stop her from asking. So, Baker changed her mind and loaned him money, and she doesn’t regret it one bit. Don’t assume you have all the answers. I’m the only one in my friend group with a job and making money.

The most helpful and positive thing you … It’s okay to change your mind. So yeah, when someone asks me for something, it’s a hard pill to swallow. I earn as much, or less, or maybe a little more than some of them. Here's how to decide. Every time, they saw that family had bought something new and expensive, it upset them that they had not paid back the debt.Thanks for commenting, Sally. In fact, lending money could prolong their financial problems and prevent them from learning how to handle their finances wisely. I just found out that he is always borrowing money and I guess this time everyone else told him no so he put on this sob story and asked me. Borrow There are stories that someone in the company lent him thousands of dollars and was never paid back. Below, I share a few more tips on how to say no when someone asks to borrow money – but I encourage you to go with the short, simple answer: “I’m sorry, but no. He Keeps Giving It Awaymy husband is constantly lending money to his step daughter, I have tried to talk to him about it but he won’t hear a word against her he paid for her wedding – over £17000 – i let it go becouse we reasoned that she had a husband, who worked and that would be the end of it. I will use it.

Whether or not you have the money doesn’t matter!

Of course I said no then she blurted again, “You are so selfish and I wont give you a cake.” The next time she asks to borrow money from me, I’d just follow what you wrote here because its more politically correct not to hurt her feelings.This is good advice on how to say no when someone asks to borrow money.

For example, if you’re at a car shop and work with a dealer to find the best financing, they might take your information and shop around for several different financing offers.

Mirror the emotion you hear in your friend’s voice. I was amazed because she never asked me to go home before. Thing is they are asking a person for money or whatever when I don’t ask anybody for a damn thing and I mean that will every ounce of my being. Saying no isn’t easy, but it’s better than making the mistake of lending money to friends or family members. Sign up for HerMoney today. Keep in mind, although the impact will be the equivalent of one inquiry, all of them will show up in the details …