Articles to Learn From
Lending Money to a Family Member - So what do you do when a relative hits you up for a quick cash infusion?
By Dana Dratch
Bankrate.com
For Larger Amounts, put the Agreement in Writing -The worst thing you want to do is ruin the relationship
By Dana Dratch
Bankrate.com
Putting it on Paper- Even a loan from Dad should be put in writing to protect both parties.
The Four Costliest Lending Mistakes- It's never easy to say no to someone you love, especially when they come to you in need of cash.
By Suze Orman
The Lost Art of Keeping Your Word - Grandfatherly Advice or Not, It's Right to Do What You Say You're Going to Do
By Joe Hodas
Accepting Money From Friends & Family - Four ways to get your cash without wreaking havoc on your personal relationships
By Cliff Ennico
Eight steps to writing a Legally Binding Promissory Note
By Albert Hansen
Entrepreneurs Hit Up Family, but Payback Is Slow
By Sarah Needleman
How to Write a Promissory Note
By Albert Hansen
Sign Here: How to Seal a Deal with Family and Friends - Lend Uncle Bob all the money you want -- but get his signature first.
By Divine Caroline
The Three C's of Credit
By One2One Lending
Personal Finance: Finding debtors on Facebook
By Michelle Singletary
Washington Post
3 Keys to Managing Credit Card Debt During the Holidays
By Albert Hansen
Be cautious when lending to family - Here are some things to consider before making a loan to a relative
Associated Press
Alternative Financing for First Time Home Buyers -First time Home Buyers turn towards friends and family
By Albert Hansen
The Tax Man - The IRS assumes that a loan earns interest, and expects you to declare that income on your taxes.
By Dana Dratch
Bankrate.com
Lending to family, friends has pitfalls, but plenty of upside - Friends and family investments are increasingly popular given the limited capital and credit available.
Jayne O'Donnell
Gannett News Service
Tips for Identifying a Debt Collection Scam
By ACA International
Characteristics of a Promissory Note
By One2One Lending, LLC
Confused By a Debt Collector? Here Are Your Rights
Ohio Attorney General offers some advice
Loans to Family and Friends - If your family is like many, it's just a matter of time before somebody near and dear to you hits you up for a loan.
By Roy Lewis
The Motley Fool
What you should Consider When Lending Money to a Family Member - Loans with relatives can be a win-win for both sides. Or you can ruin a relationship.
By Albert Hansen
Fundraising from Friends and Family - ...They've turned to a capital source often better suited to slow-growing times: friends and family.
By Dyan Machan
Have you ever wanted to say no when a friend asks you for a loan? - Although not easy, it is a valuable skill to be able to say no when it's needed.
7 rules for lending to and borrowing from friends and family - A guide to the do's and dont's
NY Daily News
New challenges for debt collection agencies
By Steve Adams
The Patriot Ledger
Get Out Of Debt - Payday Loans The Risks & Benefits
What is a collection agency? - Some creditors will actually use a separate company name, address, and phone number for their internal collection departments
How Does Credit Scoring Work - To determine a credit score, lenders use credit-scoring software, which analyzes data from a large pool of borrowers.
- The Promissory Note
What is a Short Term Personal Loan? - A personal loan is an amount of money that you borrow for a specified length of time at a certain interest rate.
Borrowing from Friends or Family - Put it in Writing
By Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY
By Albert Hansen
By Jeff Wuorio
By David Lazarus, LA Times
By One2One Lending
By Albert Hansen
