Should We Lend Money to Family and Friends? - Love, Marriage, and Finances

Should you lend money to family or friends? What if your partner disagrees? In this episode of Love, Marriage, and Finances, Sid Misra CFP® breaks down the emotional and financial risks of lending to loved ones—and how to navigate it as a couple.💸 Lending money to family is common, but it’s also complicated. Studies show that 42% of people who lend to loved ones never get paid back. That can create stress not just between the lender and borrower—but also between spouses.In this episode, you'll learn:✅ How to talk with your spouse before lending money✅ Questions to ask before saying yes✅ Why you should never lend money you can’t afford to lose✅ What to include in a written loan agreement✅ The tax and legal issues you can’t ignore✅ Alternatives to lending that still support your loved onesWhether you're newly married or years into your relationship, understanding how to handle financial requests from family and friends is critical for protecting your relationship and your finances.👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this helped you!💡 About Love, Marriage, and Finances: A YouTube series hosted by Certified Financial Planner™ Sid Misra, focused on helping couples navigate love and money. From prenups and financial planning to debt, budgeting, and retirement, we cover it all.🧭 About Sid:Sid Misra, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™ with Beacon Financial Group and LPL Financial. He helps individuals, couples, and families - especially those preparing for retirement - gain clarity, confidence, and control over their financial lives. From investment strategies and tax planning to navigating complex life decisions, Sid provides personalized, relationship-driven financial planning tailored to every stage of life.🔗 Connect with Sid:🌐 Website: sidmisra.net/📅 Schedule a call: go.oncehub.com/SidMisra💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sid-misra/📱 Instagram: @SidMisraFinance🎧 Podcast: mpoweredfinance.buzzsprout.com/Gautam MisraBeacon Financial GroupSid Misra, Certified Financial Planner™Beacon Financial Group#retirementincome #retirementplanning #retirementwithdrawals #financialplanning #taxplanning #socialsecurity #retirementstrategy #401k #IRA #RothIRA #medicare #wealthmanagement---I'd be happy to have a brief conversation to discuss your needs and to see if we would be a good fit to work togetherSchedule an intro call with me: ...