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Relationship Management

Family Member Not Paying Back a Loan? Here's Exactly What to Do

A calm, step-by-step guide to recovering a loan from a family member who has stopped paying — from the first conversation to a written payment plan, proof it was a loan, and small claims court if it comes to that.

Jul 6, 2026Read
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Relationship Management

How to Say No to a Family Loan Request (Without Ruining Relationships)

Dreading a family member's loan request? Learn compassionate, firm scripts for saying no to family loan requests — and how to protect the relationship afterward.

Apr 20, 2026Read