Settle the Reddit debate: Should you give a friend money?

Settle the Reddit debate: Should you give a friend money?

A Redditor recently asked how to handle a friend who asks for financial help. In this case, the friend was between jobs and asked to borrow $5,000. The problem? The Redditor said the friend was continuing to make bad financial decisions amid the struggle. While the Redditor’s initial instinct was to say “no,” they felt guilty and were second-guessing their choice. Commenters quickly jumped in to offer emotional support, urging the poster to stay…