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“Set up rules for when you will "give" not lend money. Never lend. My people know that I'll help with college. I'll help if they lose they job thu no fault of their own.” quote by Michelle Singletary
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“Set up rules for when you will "give" not lend money. Never lend. My people know that I'll help with college. I'll help if they lose they job thu no fault of their own.”

Michelle Singletary

About This Quote

Source Book: The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom, Michelle Singletary, 2015

Establish clear boundaries for lending to protect personal finances and relationships.

In simple terms: Set rules before lending money.

Key Takeaway

Create lending policies and stick to them.

Themes

financial boundaries family responsibility

Mood

cautious pragmatic

Type

advice financial

When to use this quote

  • family emergencies
  • college tuition
  • job loss
  • personal loans

Key Concepts

risk management financial planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance generosity with self‑protection?
  • When is it appropriate to bend your own rules?
A Different Perspective

Rigid rules may strain relationships if perceived as unsympathetic.

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