Do you believe in lending money to people?

If I "lend" money to anyone, it is usually a close friend or family member. They ask if they can "borrow" it, but in all actuality, I don't even think about getting it back. That's just me. I tell them not to worry about it, but if they insist on paying me back, then so be it. I do think that if you are going to "lend" money or "gift" money, you should always do it only if you can afford to and if you go in with the mentality that you will never see it again. Never give away money you need yourself.

I don't belive in lending money either.I just burn myself so many times, I said to myself not any more.The only person who I would lend some moeny is my best friend.If other people would ask me, I woudl just tell them no.

lending money is okay as long as you know that that person will give it back to you. personally, i dont like to lend money because i hate asking them to give it back to me. you know what i mean?? i'm embarrassed to collect the money from them.that's why i dont like lending my money. and if i lend money,i dont lend them too much..if they will lend a thousand bucks then that's a no no..hehehe i can only lend then about 300 bucks..and that's all..credit is not really good. if they really need the money and if i really have it, then maybe i can give it to them as a donation. but not the big okay! haha..

If I "lend" money to anyone, it is usually a close friend or family member. They ask if they can "borrow" it, but in all actuality, I don't even think about getting it back. That's just me. I tell them not to worry about it, but if they insist on paying me back, then so be it. I do think that if you are going to "lend" money or "gift" money, you should always do it only if you can afford to and if you go in with the mentality that you will never see it again. Never give away money you need yourself.

Hi there, sometimes it's hard to understand what would be the best to do, to lend a money or give it free. If we lend a money, then there's a possibility that they cannot pay you back, or it may take a long time before they can give it back to you. If you give a money, they will surely be happy for it and yet, they will ask for more after a few weeks, a few months, all over and over again and all they want is to ask for money like the way you do to them. So it's really hard to do what would be the best! I think the best thing to do is that, Don't lend money and don't give money as a gift. Just help them if they really need money and before you give money, try to make them understand that you have worked so hard to get that money that you are giving to them. Have a nice day ahead from Kiko and happy posting and earning here in MyLot and Godspeed!

well,when it comes to money,it seems to be a serious question.I suppose that most of people have had similar experiences with lending money to others.it sometimes can be rewarding,but this is not the case for everyone. As far as I'm concerned,I'll lend money only if I can afford to or to someone who really need money badly.And I believe that they will pay back since I will only lend money to people I know well or my family. but the fact is that I'm not rich,lending money to people is something I don't have to worry about currently.

i can hardly believe people nowadays because they just say borrow when in fact they do not have the intention to ever return it back... i prefer to say NO to them or same like you... just give it as a gift and never think of seeing the money ever again... it is better that way as it makes me feel better if the person do not return the money back to me again... anyway, it is better to give than take and i only lend my money to family and close friends...

I don't like lending money to people because there are times that the people I lend money to doesn't paid me back. But I still lend money to someone I knew if they know how to payback on time and to someone I knew if it is the first time they are going to ask for it, I just set a limit on how much money I will lend. They are always saying that they needed the money for a good cause, I'm not sure if it's always true but I always keep in mind what if it is indeed true. If I refuse and they really needed it badly, I will feel guilty not being able to help when I have the opportunity. As for those who doesn't paid me back, that would be the last time that I will help them.

As much as possible I don't like to lend money because everyone needs to learn to be responsible regarding their own finances. If ever I just lend a small amount, just to help a bit. Some people like to borrow money as a first option in solving a problem. I think it should be the last resort.

it is up to the person who i lend money to. if it is my real friend, then i dont' mind lending money to him/her. and if it is my relatives, then i will think again and again, but i dont' want to lend money to them. if my younger brother want to borrow money from me, then i lend it at once. and if i have enough money, then i dont' let him to give money back. i hope he can live a better life.

I don't like to borrow money from someone neither lending money to someone. If the amount is rather huge, I would expect them to return.

i don't like to borrow money from any other people,but if my friends meet the difficulty,i will lend them money.everytime they will pay back the money on time.i never worry about lending money!

well,i think you point is a little absolute. there are exceptions,when one of your best friends ask for help,and it is a big amount of money,u don't lend,or u just give it,it is impossible. but u should be careful,that is right.

I suppose it would matter who you were lending money too and how well you know them. I wouldn't have a problem lending money to a memeber of my family because I know they would pay me back and there wouldn't be bad blodd between us. I don't know how comfortable I would be lending money to a friend because it always seems to lead to problems. I wouldn't want to lose a friendship because of money.

Your question itself has the answer. Gift is different from lending. Gift is not a help done to anyone, but lending money is helping someone during troubles. You said that create tension. Why it should create tension. If you are ready to give gifts, then just lend some money to the needy and treat it as a gift. Then it won't make you sad. Always remember that God gives us money to help the needy and poor. So just change your attitude and start helping the needy one.lol..

Its better not to lend money to friends atleast... Since it may spoil the relationship between our friends.