Author Topic: What's your personal policy about lending money? (Read 1149 times)

Rman · « **on:** February 08, 2008, 02:09:38 PM »

Homeless people on the street: Rarely. Sometimes I offer food. Sometimes pocket change.

Friends: Never, unless in emergencies. And in that cause I will just give the money away. I hate having money in between my friendships--it totally changes the relationship.

Family--Never, I just gift it if they need help.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:11:29 PM »

With homeless people I'd rather just buy them some food than give them money. But I gave $20 to this one homeless woman once; she had a kid, so I couldn't ignore her

Eric P · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:12:01 PM »

homeless- if i'm charitable, but would rather give to shelters or other organizations

friends- depends. i have two friends where we'll cover each other and we trade off fairly regularly so it's fine.

family- don't have any beyond parents.

Rman · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:13:25 PM »

Quote from: Forgotten Ancient on February 08, 2008, 02:11:20 PM

I need to stop.
Across all of my friends and family I've easily lost over $5,000

WOW

Rman · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:17:39 PM »

You're one generous dude, cohen.

Mupepe · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:21:05 PM »

homeless: my change and if they're asking for food (or have children), I'll get them food.

Friends: Depends on how close they are and how well I know them to be financially stable. I'm not going to help them out because they were being extremely irresponsible. We all have rought patches though. If I give it, I really don't expect it back.

Family: If I have it, all you have to do is ask because my family would definitely do the same for me.

T-Short · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:23:24 PM »

I'm OK with it, how much do you need?

demi · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:28:06 PM »

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on February 08, 2008, 02:16:03 PM

Homeless people: i'll give them money, or beers if I have them.

Friends: If they need it, they got it.

Family: Always.

Can I have $20?

lordmaji · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:29:58 PM »

FA is one of the most generous people I've known. All around good cat. He's helped me out a shit ton of times. He's an angel in disguise.

demi · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:30:03 PM »

Homeless- I've never encountered a homeless person on the street the entire time I've lived here, but I'll give them my change if I have any, I hate carrying change

Friends- Depends on how much I like them. I've got a select inner group, not anyone is eligible. I expect them to pay it back in some way.

Family- Nah, fuck them, they wouldn't return the favor

The only person you should look out for is yourself.

demi · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:33:28 PM »

And I'll shrug them off - I've come across several in Miami and LA

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:35:04 PM »

Friends: Sure
Family: Sure
Strangers: Maybe.
Homeless: If they dont have limbs ill give em 5 if its easy to do. Really depends what mood im in when it comes to able bodied homeless.

lordmaji · « **Reply #12 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:36:56 PM »

Quote from: demi on February 08, 2008, 02:30:03 PM

Homeless- I've never encountered a homeless person on the street the entire time I've lived here, but I'll give them my change if I have any, I hate carrying change

Friends- Depends on how much I like them. I've got a select inner group, not anyone is eligible. I expect them to pay it back in some way.

Family- Nah, fuck them, they wouldn't return the favor

The only person you should look out for is yourself.

Dem... I'm in your inner group. Hook a honkey up w/ fiddy.

demi · « **Reply #13 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:38:30 PM »

Only if you give me a handjob.

lordmaji · « **Reply #14 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:41:42 PM »

Quote from: demi on February 08, 2008, 02:38:30 PM

Only if you give me a handjob.

Damn... It MUST be my lucky day.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #15 on:** February 08, 2008, 04:51:27 PM »

"Spare some change?"

abrader · « **Reply #16 on:** February 08, 2008, 04:54:40 PM »

i dont do it.

if someone needs help i may give them money - but i hate the tension of loans.

hyp · « **Reply #17 on:** February 08, 2008, 06:17:27 PM »

if i lend money, i'm basically assuming i will never get it back.

this helps me not to "lend" too much out.

Shins · « **Reply #18 on:** February 08, 2008, 06:44:33 PM »

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on February 08, 2008, 02:16:03 PM

Friends: If they need it, they got it.

Family: Always.

same.

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #19 on:** February 08, 2008, 06:48:36 PM »

Family: always
Friends: If the need it
Bums: Get a job
Strangers: Depends

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Author Topic: What's your personal policy about lending money? (Read 1149 times)