Only help others if you have the cash on hand yourself. Never cosign a loan to "help" someone else, and never loan money to a friend or relative. That just keeps them in debt longer, strains the relationship, and keeps the cycle of destruction going. A loan between family members, or even friends, isn't help. It's a trap for both parties. Family dinners and get-togethers are different when you're sitting down to eat with your creditors instead of just friends or family. If you want to give money

Only help others if you have the cash on hand yourself. Never cosign a loan to "help" someone else, and never loan money to a friend or relative. That just keeps them in debt longer, strains the relationship, and keeps the cycle of destruction going. A loan between family members, or even friends, isn't help. It's a trap for both parties. Family dinners and get-togethers are different when you're sitting down to eat with your creditors instead of just friends or family. If you want to give money