How to Say No To Someone Asking To Borrow Money

Telling someone no is one of the hardest things there is to do, especially when it comes to money. Here are a few tips to help you say no to people asking to borrow money without having to actually say no.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Guts

1. Flip the switch
   Tell them that you were just thinking of asking them to borrow money. This always works and shortens the conversation

2. Tell them this: “I just can’t afford to loan money out, gas prices are taking me to the poor house”

3. Blame someone else.
   Tell them that you just gave your son your last $50 this morning for gas.

4. Tell them this: If I had it, I’d rather give it to you than loan it to you, but I don’t have to loan or give.

5. Tell them you just got a letter from your daughter at college asking for $1200 bucks…

[showpup]

on 5/20/2009 Love the first one. That's a perfect response.

[lovelee75]

on 3/6/2009 Those are great lines to tell someone when they ask to borrow money. People are always asking me for money.