Dear Liz: A friend of ours had a huge problem with car repairs last year. This friend got ripped off by a mechanic who took money for the work to repair his car and never repaired it. So my husband ...

Some people can’t take no for an answer. Instead, they try to guilt you into saying yes. Would you let an irresponsible friend borrow something expensive that was important to you, or would you refuse ...

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The internet has urged a friend not to lend money to a woman they have known for 15 years after they admitted she is "flakey" and seems "terrible with money." Financial information site Bankrate ...

“Why should she benefit from something she’s constantly belittled me for?” the woman vented Getty A woman has a friend who calls her “shallow” and “materialistic” for owning a few designer dresses ...

I’m having trouble with my girlfriend’s friend. My girlfriend and I have only been together for a couple of weeks, but I’m now noticing the trouble with this friend. To start, this friend really ...

Dear Amy: My husband “George” lent our friend “Steve” $60,000. George died several months after the loan was made. Steve then ran into some hard times. He has repaid $30,000, with a commitment to ...

Lending money to a family member or friend is a risky proposition, one that could end very badly. You could lose your money and wreck an important relationship. Remember the advice Polonius gives his ...