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Is it OK for parents to ask for money?

By Henry Morales |

Yes if their adult children are well off and can afford it. Their parents shouldn’t need to ask for money. Kids will give them money like the pocket money they got from their parents all those years. They raised you good, have some respect and help your parents keep their dignity in their old age.

How do you respond to a family member asking for money?

Remember to convey your rationale as clearly as possible. Talk about your own finances. Detail the precise financial reasons you’re not comfortable giving the money. Explain how a loan may cause you financial hardship and (if you feel comfortable) detail to your relative what you can and can’t afford.

How do you deal with parents who keep asking for money?

It’s important that you set clear boundaries with your parents when it comes to giving money to them, just like they should do if lending money to you. You don’t want to create an unhealthy reliance on the money in perpetuity, and nor should you encourage them to spend the money frivolously and keep asking for more.

Can I loan money to my daughter?

You can give “student loans” to your kids by drawing up a contract like any other loan. When they graduate and start making payments, the kids can take the student loan interest deduction on any interest paid to you. You will have to pay taxes to the IRS on that interest income.

How do you say no to a relative asking for money?

How to say no when family or friends want to borrow money

  1. LISTEN FIRST. If you say no too quickly, your friend or family member might feel ignored, hurt, discounted or insulted.
  2. ASK FOR TIME.
  3. MAKE A RULE AND STICK TO IT.
  4. BE FIRM.
  5. DON’T EXPLAIN OR MAKE EXCUSES.
  6. OFFER OTHER AID.
  7. RELATED TOPICS.

How do you tell someone to stop asking for money?

2. Be Direct and Brief

  1. “I’m not really in a position to lend you money.”
  2. “I really don’t feel comfortable doing that.”
  3. “I’m sorry, but no.”
  4. “That’s really not feasible for me.”

What happens if you give Your Daughter a loan?

Your daughter may give the money you lend her to a friend or buy clothes. It is her business what she does with the money. The Loan Agreement just states that you are lending her money. Thirdly, the Loan Agreement gives you a right to lodge a caveat over any real estate your daughter owns – anywhere in Australia. This includes the Property.

What should I do with my daughter’s money?

Your daughter may give the money you lend her to a friend or buy clothes. It is her business what she does with the money. The Loan Agreement just states that you are lending her money.

What happens if you loan your partner money?

If you loan your partner more than just a small amount of money and cosign a purchase with them, it could negatively affect you down the line. “If you cosign a loan for them — such as a student loan — the loan shows up on your credit history, too,” Kantrowitz says.

Is it okay to give my boyfriend a loan?

Financial loans can be a kind and thoughtful way to support your boyfriend when he’s having money problems, but money often causes problems in relationships. If there’s another way to support your boyfriend, find it. Bringing money into a love relationship rarely brings joy or happiness to couples.