Even the dearest of family members might try to take advantage of your personal financial situation, especially if your financial situation is more fruitful than theirs, and you don't know how to say no with a firm hand.
Helping family out is important, though, so sometimes, we go against our better judgment for the sake of those we love. At the end of the day, money is futile, and when we leave this planet, those who remember us will think of our relationships with others and not the money we made. Y'know, we're not billionaires. Nobody cares about our wallets.
The 50-year-old man you'll read about in the story below was sick of his mooching family members and their empty promises of paying him back. At a young age and earning a decent wage, lending folks money feels like giving away a vital organ. You want to save as much as you can to cushion the blow of any financial fall—it's understandable. But, when you don't get the money back, you end up being the bank of "taken advantage of." It's not a great feeling.
If you're in a position like this, create a fake bank account and store funds that only reflect your needs. That's what this fella did. Scroll to read.
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