Brother asking for money

[Anonymous]

I've been dodging calls from my brother..I know he is calling for money to invest in his "company" that he's trying to start. I've done so many favors for him over the years to help him with absolutely no gratitude. He also hasn't held down a job for more than a few weeks. I can't dodge him forever. Any advice on what to say?

[Anonymous]

Say no...?

[Anonymous]

Tell him no.

[Anonymous]

Tell him, "Tell you what. I will, as a one-time ONLY thing, forgive all the money you currently owe me. You can take that money you owe me and use it for your company."

And then tell him in the future that you can't give him any more money.

[Anonymous]

I'll go out on a limb and recommend that you say no.

[Anonymous]

I would tell him Nyet because it doesn't sound like he understands No.

[Anonymous]

‘Sorry, I’m not in a position to give you any money.’

[Anonymous]

“Wrong number. Sarah moved.”

[Anonymous]

No, and I’d tell him why just as you told us.

[Anonymous]

Stop dodging his calls and just tell him the truth: you cannot invest in hiso company at this time. Repeat as needed (every time he asks). No more explanations, don't make him feel bad about the past, just say no.

[Anonymous]

“No, thanks, Larlo.” If he really presses you, say “I’ve got other plans for my finances. But I wish you luck with your new venture!” If he continues to press you, say “Larlo, I’ve heard you out, but my answer is no, thanks. I’d like to think you respect me enough to accept my decision.” Then if he presses you further, say “I think we need to end this conversation since you’re not respecting what I’m telling you. I’ll call you next week. Bye” and hang up.

Tl; dr: tell him no repeatedly

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“No, thanks, Larlo.” If he really presses you, say “I’ve got other plans for my finances. But I wish you luck with your new venture!” If he continues to press you, say “Larlo, I’ve heard you out, but my answer is no, thanks. I’d like to think you respect me enough to accept my decision.” Then if he presses you further, say “I think we need to end this conversation since you’re not respecting what I’m telling you. I’ll call you next week. Bye” and hang up.

Tl; dr: tell him no repeatedly

+1

[Anonymous]

Take his call. Before he can ask, tell him you have cash flow issues and need 25k for “just a few months.”

[Anonymous]

Cop out reply... "sorry man, the downtown in the market these past several months has set us back significantly in our savings - so I can't withdraw any money for quite some time"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tell him, "Tell you what. I will, as a one-time ONLY thing, forgive all the money you currently owe me. You can take that money you owe me and use it for your company."

And then tell him in the future that you can't give him any more money.

Yes! This!