Most of us have lent money to a friend or family member or paid a group bill with the expectation of being paid back. Unfortunately, these situations don’t always go smoothly and often result in lost ...

Money requests from relatives rarely feel like simple math problems. They arrive wrapped in history, obligation, guilt and ...

When a family member or close friend asks to borrow money, it can be hard to say no — especially if they're in a tough spot. But personal finance expert Suze Orman wants you to pause before saying yes ...

A few years ago, your brother borrowed money to help pay for groceries for several months, and paid you back. But now, he finds himself short of cash again and you’re not sure whether you want to lend ...

Lending money is often awkward. But when you grew up in a household where asking for it was the norm, it gets even messier. I know because I’ve been on both ends of that uncomfortable conversation.

Zirtue is a relationship-based lending app revolutionizing how people borrow money. Lending money to family members and friends can be uncomfortable. One challenge is that it’s unclear when the ...

Over the years, I’ve heard from dozens of readers who have lent money to friends and family members, only to have become outraged when the deal goes sour. The problem is, they write to me after ...

Financial literacy expert and CEO of Children's Financial Network Neale Godfrey has advice for lending money to family and friends that won't ruin lifetime relationships. She understands there's ...

Family loans are financial arrangements between family members. Since the agreement is between relatives, borrowers often get more flexibility compared to traditional bank loans. But they can also ...

The moment money changes hands between romantic partners, something fundamental shifts in the relationship’s foundation. What begins as a genuine gesture of support can inadvertently introduce power ...

When one of my relatives asked for a $1,000 loan, I felt two emotions immediately: guilt and dread. Guilt because I had more financial resources than they did — I'm a millionaire who has worked in ...