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The Leonard Lopate Show
Philip Galanes on Lending Money to Family and Friends

In the instances where we loan money to friends or family, feelings can get hurt, people can be betrayed, and underlying issues can arise. Quite simply, bringing money into the mix creates a sticky situation. Philip Galanes, New York Times Social Q’s columnist returns to give advice on navigating the intersection of money, and family and friends. Galanes is also the author of Social Q's: How to Survive the Quirks, Quandaries, and Quagmires of Today.
Do you have a story about when family and money mixed? Or a question about navigating this sensitive topic? Leave us a comment below!