Consumer Ledger | Personal Finance Podcast

Consumer Ledger | Personal Finance Podcast


Why You Shouldn’t Mix Family With Finances

July 29, 2015

Ever have a family member ask you for money?If not, count yourself as one of the lucky few. Many people have a downtrodden sibling, parent, child or odd uncle who needs just a few dollars to get over a temporary financial difficulty.It's an awkward situation, to be sure. Sometimes the money gets repaid, but other times ... not so much.How do you protect yourself, keep a good relationship with your family members and avoid the Vampire Effect? Listen to today's episode of the podcast and hear Gene and Jay give you concrete tips and techniques for keeping out of the danger zone.Don't see the audio player? Click here to download the episode to your device.