MILLIONAIRE EXPLAINS: When Friends Ask Me for Money (I Solve All Their Money Problems with This!)

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  • @OurRichJourney
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  • @deanrotering879
    @deanrotering879 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +135

    For many years I was the only one in my family that had any money. We all came from the same place. Eventually I stopped giving family members any money. It never goes to whatever they told me it was for. Now I will maybe buy them something specific. A Washing machine or whatever, but I never give cash. Eventually they stopped asking. They know what the answer will be. Some of them finally got it together thankfully.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

      Yes! It’s the consistency with your answer that can create the proper boundaries with friends/family and money!

    • @bcusaaus4749
      @bcusaaus4749 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      We must have the same family! That’s my situation to a T!

    • @lm1534my
      @lm1534my 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      This is so true. Don't handicap your loved ones by bailing them out. They have what it takes to become financially mature. Trust enough that they will find their way ( especially if you send them good resources like 'Our rich Journey')

    • @tonylevine2716
      @tonylevine2716 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Austenfan177Wow!! 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @eq2092
      @eq2092 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I am the family scapegoat I was not only giving nothing but actively sabotaged.

  • @williamschnatz7833
    @williamschnatz7833 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +37

    Never knew I had money until I made a budget a decade ago. The biggest key to success. Went from thinking I could never retire to retiring early.

  • @blancaconteras6520
    @blancaconteras6520 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    My eldest brother stoped talking to me because I stop giving him money. Funny, he doesn’t remember all the other times I “loan” him money. The time he had me sign a personal loan for him and he stop paying. I given so much money away, I could have been retired.

  • @autobotdiva9268
    @autobotdiva9268 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +109

    you dont even have to be a millionaire. you can just have a "good job" and here come the begging.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      That’s 💯

    • @zaubia3677
      @zaubia3677 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      EXACTLY.

    • @targetegrat
      @targetegrat 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      Exactly. I keep telling my friends stop posting when you get a better job/promotion on social media. All you will do is attract leeches.

    • @TiatheDreamer4ever
      @TiatheDreamer4ever 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Facts !

    • @tonyajackson
      @tonyajackson 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😂😂😂😂

  • @ToosiiToosii
    @ToosiiToosii 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    I am in my early 60s and retired at 53. Lots of people gave me pushback because they had difficulty grasping the concept of not working if you don’t have to. I looked at my life as stages. I earned everything I have now through a lot of hard work, but I owe it to myself to “stop and smell the roses” in my final stage of life. In my case I left the country after I retired and live in Latin America. It allowed me to get away from all the negative things happening in America while appreciating my new environment. I have yet to meet anyone who regrets retirement.

  • @pria7538
    @pria7538 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +52

    Thank God someone is saying this! I work in personal finance and I am so sick of people spouting the nonsense that it’s the economy why they cannot get ahead. 90% of the time, it’s my clients that are at fault. They want what they cannot afford so they choose wants over needs. Or they simply decide to not strive for more. Simple as that.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you! Had too

    • @MTXSHO9732vV8SHO
      @MTXSHO9732vV8SHO 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It would bother me not to have a ledger. EXCEL is my weapon of choice. 50% of the USA making $100kyearly don't have $1,000 in savings 33% making $250kyearly can't pay their credit balances in full. 😐

  • @dutch3795
    @dutch3795 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    When I was in my late teens (in the '80s) I had an older cousin who always asked to borrow $20 any time he saw me. My grandfather finally advised "next time he asks to borrow $20 loan him $10. As long he owes you he won't come around". My grandfather was right and it was the best $10 I ever spent.
    Also, your friend asking to borrow money and telling you that you can afford it, is a big breach of the Man Code. I grew up with and around a bunch of old school guys and "counting another man's money" was considered a major insult and fighting offense. It was tantamount to calling that man your B***h.

  • @einstein1102
    @einstein1102 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +45

    I've dealt with this so many times for so many years. I have set my boundaries with family and friends - even with my own siblings. Setting boundaries changed our relationship for the better. To the friends who viewed it as a bad thing, well - maybe they were not true friends to begin with.

    • @einstein1102
      @einstein1102 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      and I have told them that I'd be willing to teach and show them how to have a plan like you detailed here. Only my sister came back with show me how... I don't force it upon them. They gotta be the one willing to change and learn.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Yes! Clear boundaries (and sticking to them) can change the dynamics - many times for the better!

    • @dr.aliadixonnursepractitio6473
      @dr.aliadixonnursepractitio6473 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes I use to be the savior until they constantly started being disrespectful I pretty cut 50% of my family off.. I stop playing God and being an enabler now at 50 I’m being SELFISH for the first time in my life! Now it’s all about investing and acquiring many assets as I can

  • @bcusaaus4749
    @bcusaaus4749 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +33

    I had a friend asked me to take 20k from my retirement account to give her a loan! Unbelievable! 😂 she refused to file for unemployment/ welfare cause she says “ that’s degrading and traumatising “. I said YOUR BROKE!! I must have ask for money on my forehead cause my family for decades asked me for money! Finally I discovered the word No!! I was the villain but hey, they finally stopped asking.

    • @dianafoster7883
      @dianafoster7883 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Time to "defriend" the girl who wants to make you poor in retirement so she feels less degraded.😒

    • @dwight5937
      @dwight5937 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Good for you, I need to learn to say no!!

  • @sarahthompson5066
    @sarahthompson5066 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    I have made the mistake of making loans to friends in the past. It changes the relationship. When you see someone who borrowed money spending it foolishly, you will judge them (it can't be helped because that is money you worked hard for and carefully saved). Rather if I feel there is a need, I give them the money and don't expect anything in return. But this is only a one time deal. I try to get them help to teach them about money. Give a man a fish, feed him a meal. Teach a man to fish and he never goes hungry. Well said Amon--I admire your courage in this situation and agree!

  • @CoffeeHolic4Life
    @CoffeeHolic4Life 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    I sent this video to my sister LOL
    In the past I let her borrow too much money so she could have an apartment for her kids otherwise she was gonna be homeless and loose her kids to the state. She was supposed to pay me back but she never did and yet she keeps asking every once in a while for more money always coming up with new sad story emergency that she needs money.
    I'm so sick of it and I won't be taken advantage of no longer and could care less if she gets mad and never talks to me again for not giving her money.
    On a good side is that my Robinhood brokerage is looking good. Building a good portfolio is time consuming but definitely pays off for all the hard work 😊

    • @dwight5937
      @dwight5937 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Love the story and can relate ❤

  • @jordankendall86
    @jordankendall86 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +56

    That's why I drive old used cars and wear second hand clothes. If someone asks me for money, I say first get rid of your expensesive car and lifestyle.

    • @Wuncler
      @Wuncler 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😂😂😂 That’s one way to shut them up and take a hard look at themselves.

    • @n.g.l.
      @n.g.l. วันที่ผ่านมา

      Even if you're worth $1M live like you've been paid $70k. Live below your means.

  • @LAOTHAIASEANINFINANCETRAVEL
    @LAOTHAIASEANINFINANCETRAVEL 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    I have them sign a notarized legal agreement to pay me back, amount, date, times and interest rate, and they pay for the ppwk and administrative fees, and if they can’t agree to my terms and conditions, then we don’t move forward, long-winded way to say no, but it gives them an idea to ponder if it’s worth asking me and that’s the whole point

    • @dwight5937
      @dwight5937 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I like it ❤

  • @Not_Lactoselntolerant
    @Not_Lactoselntolerant 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    If a friend wants to borrow money, lend them the amount that you're comfortable giving away. If they return you the money, thats a friend you keep. If they dont, they won't come back to you ever again and you're essentially buying them out for an insignificant amount of money. Thats a Win/win!

  • @Icecold0505
    @Icecold0505 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +29

    Loaned my buddy $1200 dollars. That was a year and a half ago. Wrote it off at this point.

    • @ebertmahon8939
      @ebertmahon8939 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Totally agree. I lent $700 to a friend who calls himself a financial coach for Primerica. He promised to pay it back within two months.....it now has been over a year. Guess I have to write it off.

    • @jonesr227
      @jonesr227 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Is he still your buddy?

    • @kimberlymartin459
      @kimberlymartin459 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Good thing you wrote the $1200 off and not your friend❤
      They may have needed it more than you can imagine.... you had it and you kept it moving.
      It would have been different if you told that friend, " I need it right back!"

  • @user-vc7cu9ks6y
    @user-vc7cu9ks6y 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +34

    These people are not scam artists. They give financially sound advice. Most other youtubers are scam artists

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Thank you

    • @user-vc7cu9ks6y
      @user-vc7cu9ks6y 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@OurRichJourney you are very welcome you guys are a blessing to me. A lot of the things you guys mention in your videos I have already been applying in my own life so I know this stuff works.I've also picked up a few ideas and tips from you along the way which I'm very thankful for. So thank you also

  • @zaubia3677
    @zaubia3677 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    It’s also difficult having friends that are not stable. It’s always something with them. For me, the relationship always turns into me having to take care of that person. Lending money becomes a part of the relationship. Each time I get a text I know at some point they will ask for money.

    • @Laura-kb5sr
      @Laura-kb5sr 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah, same. I think it's important in those situations to see the situations for what they are and decide if you have the energy to take that on, and if so, to what degree. There are a few people in my life where I regularly give concrete, specific types of help but also have set clear boundaries so it's emotionally and practically workable for me. But what's interesting is that when they've made efforts to make it a more reciprocal relationship, I've had limits there too. Like sure, if they ask, I'll tell them what's going on in my life in a friendly way, but if I really needed a friend to talk to, I instinctively wouldn't turn to them (even if they would be emotionally trustworthy in that way)...I'm not sure what it is, I'd rather just kinda keep it simple.

    • @Wuncler
      @Wuncler 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There’s a difference to me between someone going through a tough moment as in not being stable and those friends/people that are NEVER stable. I stay away from the ones that are never stable because they’re the problem and will always be a problem if they know you have it.

  • @toranaga1969
    @toranaga1969 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +42

    Bill Cosby said a long time ago "sign your own checks and don't loan your friends money. If you have it to let them have, let them have it. What can happen is that you lose your money and your friend"

    • @paulbernard2094
      @paulbernard2094 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Surely you can find someone better to quote than Bill Cosby. He is a monster.

    • @M_SC
      @M_SC 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      He graped 50+ women

    • @toranaga1969
      @toranaga1969 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@paulbernard2094What he did and that bit of wisdom are separate things. I am not a supporter of Bill Cosby but what he said was spot on.

  • @dtsect
    @dtsect 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Ask them: If I lend you money, we can't be friends anymore. Do you still want to borrow money from me? If yes, I'm not your friend anymore so get lost.

  • @adelitavalle1852
    @adelitavalle1852 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    A little bit of money?!? I had an older brother and co-workers (supervisor) calling me like I am the money savior. Get it together.👏👏 I was a single mother and working in the military. You are crazy. I had to feed, to clothe, and to put a roof over baby girl. You are nuts. Money is a tool, and personal finance is personal. I hung up.

  • @BRIANDER100
    @BRIANDER100 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +165

    As a financially secure person,, your first mistake is telling people and/or appearing to be that you have money. Act like you have no money, and almost everyone will not ask you for money. And if they do, just say I don't have any to give as I lost in a bad investment

    • @M_SC
      @M_SC 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Don’t let them pay for you though. The most generous people are poor people. It’s not ok to take their money. As someone who was poor and now am not.

    • @rosepetals765
      @rosepetals765 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      I wish looking poor and not telling my financial situation works for me. Living in the USA automatically makes you “rich” to the eyes of people in my country.

    • @christianrobertinvesting5218
      @christianrobertinvesting5218 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      You should not have to hide your success because of others failures. If you want to live a certain way you should be able to

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

      😂 that’s one way to go! 😂

    • @Constitution1789
      @Constitution1789 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      True.

  • @RetirementbyDesign26
    @RetirementbyDesign26 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    Amon, you’re preaching TODAY!

  • @SONYARenee
    @SONYARenee 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This is so true. Learning to say "no" and prioritizing our needs at home first. We're financially stable, but we can do a lot better than where we are. Saying no to all.

  • @jamespatton3720
    @jamespatton3720 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    When I would get a text for some money I always tell them I just paid for another semester of college tuition and rent for said college student. When they ask me how many years my son has left I tell them that it takes seven years to become a pharmacist. That usually shuts them up for about 6 months then I get another text.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      😂 😂 😂 Tuition is not cheap!!!!

    • @jamespatton3720
      @jamespatton3720 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@OurRichJourney 25k a year for undergraduate, l cringe when I think about what it costs when he gets in graduate school.

    • @kimberlymartin459
      @kimberlymartin459 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Text them and asked them for help with the tuition.

    • @nicolast7644
      @nicolast7644 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow! 😁🤣😁🤣

    • @Wuncler
      @Wuncler 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Or just say no…

  • @travelguy6454
    @travelguy6454 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Needed to hear this. This has been my challenge on the road to FIRE, thank you for the information.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Thanks so much! Glad you liked the video!

  • @evenbiggeral5089
    @evenbiggeral5089 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    When someone asks me for money I’m going to say “sure! Let’s sit down and get all the details!” I’m talking about hours and days of looking at statements, making plans, getting reports, and me constantly getting in their business at dinner time, at lunch, on vacation. It’ll be a blast.

  • @unboxthefun2228
    @unboxthefun2228 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Never loan family or friends money. Gift it. If they decide to pay you back cool but otherwise gifting it means you don’t expect it and your relationship isn’t damaged.

  • @johnstack5008
    @johnstack5008 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    When friends ask for money, saying you are a millionaire, you can afford it...
    If you regularly give in those situations, chances are you are not a self-made millionaire. You need the ability to say no if you want to become self made. Some people are really good at saying no. They have the ability to say no and still maintain friendships. In fact those friends have more respect for them than they would for someone who always says yes.
    Why it gets tricky is when they ask, not for you to give them money but to loan them money. But ask yourself, why doesn't he go to a bank for a loan. Why is he asking you? Why? because he's got bad credit, that's why. The bank won't give him a loan.
    Loaning money to someone with bad credit is a very poor financial decision.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I think that’s a great point! - the ability to say no. Some people are better at it than others! Thanks for watching!!!

  • @zbrobinson8231
    @zbrobinson8231 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I have friends who have begged me for money talking about I was "rich and single" so I could spare money. The truth was that their entire household made more than me. It's just that I managed my money so well that I could make major decisions that made me enjoy life more. But, that meant that I had to do proper money management

  • @GracePatrick-lr3on
    @GracePatrick-lr3on 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    *Making money is an action. Keeping money is a behavior, but "Growing money is wisdom" I just saw this quote🔥*

  • @DestinationRetirement
    @DestinationRetirement 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am teaching my niece and nephew about investing. I couldn’t be prouder of them. Only wish someone had done that for me when I was a young person. But, it is never too late. I’ve followed you for years and as you know, did your 365 which was invaluable. I also started keeping track of my spending by literally hand entering everything into a spreadsheet.once a month, I sit down and reconcile all my spending and put it into categories. Huge eye-opener.

  • @lowkey2262
    @lowkey2262 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    I'm done watching the video now. Great video and I hit the like in support. I was looking for a way to say no, to those calling or who continue to call me for financial help.
    It's so many times that I've asked myself, "What if they didn't have me to call?" You know what!!! I'm just about to start blocking people and not answering phone calls. Thanks Armond.

    • @kimberlymartin459
      @kimberlymartin459 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You don't have to block them....when they call...ask them before they ask you. That way you don't have to say NO😂😂

  • @M_SC
    @M_SC 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I was going to say not me, as soon as I made more money my money problems did go away- but your point about not having a plan to make more money was and still is exactly right. I’m not irresponsible or uniformed, and there are good reasons for my lack of planning, but it’s still there.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you

    • @andreanalife
      @andreanalife 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Right like my issue is a bunch of layoffs before I can have an emergency fund! The issue that nobody talks about but I'm about to start talking about it which is probably why the Lord put me through it

  • @willdavids7075
    @willdavids7075 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I know you have a financial platform but people will always ask whenever they know or think you have money. Keep putting out great content!

  • @LisaCulton
    @LisaCulton 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Pro tip: Always consistently say "no" and they will stop asking. Miraculously, they always somehow work out their problems without my money. Interesting.

  • @Laura-kb5sr
    @Laura-kb5sr 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you so much for laying out the anxiety that results from not having a financial plan. With a couple people in my life, I've seen the reverse, that clinical anxiety leads to difficulty looking at finances and making a plan. So they try not to think about it. And then sometimes spend money on "treats" to soothe woes, but without any kind of system. Then they have financial problems with bigger heaps of anxiety. (And one of them ends up stuck in predatory cycles of late fees.) And around and around it goes.

  • @jrbear12182000
    @jrbear12182000 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Thank you for this message

  • @maxineoliver7404
    @maxineoliver7404 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Happy Fourth! Thanks for sharing!🎉🎉🤗🤗

  • @MrDee001
    @MrDee001 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    When people ask me for money, I offer it for a simple service. Normally, yard or handyman work for less than a contractor would cost. Then I recommend they do that as a side gig.
    However, family members always prefer to leave the offer until the next crisis. I then offer less.

  • @Wuncler
    @Wuncler 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    One of the main reasons I say no when people ask for money is because it will usually become a habit and what you give out will never be enough.

  • @MeganLawrence-lm4hx
    @MeganLawrence-lm4hx 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love this! I've been following for a while & very into personal finance and your channel is always the first one to recommend to friends
    Also-- I'm trying to see if you have a video on HSAs. Do you?

  • @pamelab1063
    @pamelab1063 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Glad you are saying this. I don’t lend money anymore.

  • @RetirementbyDesign26
    @RetirementbyDesign26 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    The one thing we need is an investment plan. We have scheduled an appointment with a cross border (Canada/US) financial advisor. We’ll both have generous pensions. We have to take into account tax implications since the IRS says that I, as a US citizens, can’t invest in Passive Foreign Investment accounts without hefty penalties. So we need to see how we can make this work when we move to Canada. My husband is a Canadian citizen and I’ll feel more comfortable with our investments can be in both our names and then maybe we can have an individual account on the side. Very new for us and we hope our advisor (fiduciary) will give us a roadmap when we meet next year

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yes! It would be great if you can establish a clear roadmap! 😀

  • @supalpatel6649
    @supalpatel6649 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you so much 🙏🏽

  • @lowkey2262
    @lowkey2262 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I'm at the 1:24 mark and before I continue, I want to state, that I'm the one that's being called, and I don't know how to say no. It's not easy for me. I have survivor's remorse.
    I'm from the south side of Chicago and I'm the youngest of 3 children. My sister is great, and she holds the middle child slot. Mt brother is the oldest and well.... I'm 43 and this is where I'm at.

  • @patrickg.goodness4100
    @patrickg.goodness4100 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Why, because they believe that what's mine is also theirs. You are right. I've learned a long time ago its bad for bussiness to do bussiness with family.

  • @imma_cat
    @imma_cat 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I have a friend who inherited about $30k when her dad died, but with no financial plan she is spending it all on furniture and door dash. I have stopped trying to tell her to make a budget. She will have to learn by going broke.

  • @mamajudesays6912
    @mamajudesays6912 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Woowee, you did that intro like you are feeling that for real! Got me engaged, hook, line and sinker. 🎉 🎉🎉

  • @ol6309
    @ol6309 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    100% Facts, I’m passing this on to family and friends

  • @cann9155
    @cann9155 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    TEACH! But of course when the student is READY...💝💝💝💝

  • @jt-ru8yb
    @jt-ru8yb 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Im excited to watch this

  • @mattf3348
    @mattf3348 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    A million dollars is a lot of money, but its not much in this day and age.

    • @dec1slh
      @dec1slh 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      How much do you have or aspire to have?

  • @lionness_simsima5941
    @lionness_simsima5941 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very nice 👍🏽 sharing

  • @dawnbrown1112
    @dawnbrown1112 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I appreciate the emergency fund, but I thought that was what credit cards were for. Emergencies. I have mine with zero balances just for that.

  • @Gareth_1127
    @Gareth_1127 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This might be the best channel on youtube for advice, real talk, support and motivation. I will sort out my plan soon and 100% got on your fire plan. Mich respect to you guys, living the dream, i myself plan to retire in portugal with my portuguese wife. Thank you 👏🤙

  • @rosemalibu6477
    @rosemalibu6477 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    People with money are the Gatekeepers of Capital. Be a good Gatekeeper, when you loan your friend money you loose your money and your friend. For a real emergency I suggest giving 25% to 50% of what they are asking for. And sometime just give them the money. So you dont loose them as a friend.

  • @DO3G5721
    @DO3G5721 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Nah bro, u hit the point on this one broda!

  • @marlon82mc
    @marlon82mc 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This also goes for kids who refuse to set their lives in the right direction. It would be best if we taught our kids to be independent.

  • @fdhall
    @fdhall 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    MY MAN AMON....THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU BROTHA!👍🏾Thank you for providing me something to make my life easier...copy, paste, send! Hopefully this video resonates with the people I'm about to send it to. I am NOT your safety net, but I will happily offer my assistance to help them to become better at managing their own lifestyle and associated costs.

  • @rajaal-taqi8122
    @rajaal-taqi8122 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I want this to happen for my family...here I go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @glidkomer
    @glidkomer 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    They will beg you underneath a table. You can afford it, you have more than enough, it won't hurt you, etc that is entitlement talking.

  • @razzertazzer
    @razzertazzer 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    IDK if I would lend a “friend” money. When I lend money to family, I don’t expect to get it back. If I do great!

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Good point/practice!

  • @jadabyrdsong9735
    @jadabyrdsong9735 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Some people are just horrible money managers. I watch how the people around me spend their money. This tells me how long we will be friends.

  • @mynaturalneeds
    @mynaturalneeds 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have been watching you guys for years like literally years and all the investment strategies that I was doing with you guys somehow I fell off track and years later after seeing you guys again I'm like wow what if I would have been doing with my life what if I've been doing with my money.

  • @ThrivingwithOneil
    @ThrivingwithOneil 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I had a friend ask me for money. I told him no and we’re still friends.

  • @feliciaflinders
    @feliciaflinders 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    ❤❤❤ great insights and tips. I think your programme is a great gift to all of us ... teaching us all how to fish for ourselves so that we can be self-sufficient. Your contents and numerous TH-cam videos provide so much valuable content 👏 ✨️ so we need to do is to digest and take the first steps. Your success provides fuel for action and inspiration 🙌. I am grateful you share so much to impact so many lives. ❤

  • @GruncleJohn
    @GruncleJohn 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can relate.

  • @aaronhartmann7658
    @aaronhartmann7658 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I only lend work off low amounts to friends and family. You will know then if they really need it.

  • @lynnjoseph7359
    @lynnjoseph7359 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    This is the video I needed to see.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      So happy to hear that! Thank you!!!

  • @user-vc7cu9ks6y
    @user-vc7cu9ks6y 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I will be going to portugal in august and spain.beautiful places to live. My hometown is in Spain,2hours from porto Plan on retiring there in 2 years

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Being so close to Spain makes it nice to be able to go back and forth - a great vacation every now and then!!!😀

    • @user-vc7cu9ks6y
      @user-vc7cu9ks6y 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@OurRichJourney yes!

  • @riccraw
    @riccraw 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Never loan out anything you can’t afford to lose if it is not given back because a lot of folks FRIENDS and FAMILY will end up looking at that loan as a gift or entitlement because .

  • @ListedInTheSouth
    @ListedInTheSouth 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loaning to friends and/or family members is a tricky situation. If you don't want the relationship to end, just give what you can. Because, unfortunately, you won't be seeing a return.

  • @kamiewalrath8210
    @kamiewalrath8210 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’m just curious Amon, how did/do you respond to that question? You didn’t say exactly. Do you tell them to watch your videos and hang up lol or do you say we don’t give out money but we will teach you how to make some?

  • @DestinationRetirement
    @DestinationRetirement 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’m curious to know what you actually did tell that person that asked you for money.

  • @kimLD187
    @kimLD187 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    How do you help people see that this and any financial information is for them too? Especially, without sounding like a recorder and risk of them shutting you off? This is my dilemma. I know my friends and family feel that they don't belong at the table. Thank you for your content.

  • @julianbroughton
    @julianbroughton 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Companies keep buying up all the supply. We need legislative action to limit how much of the supply can be controlled by large corporations.

  • @darylmiller8911
    @darylmiller8911 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I might give a friend money in a situation. Especially if they are responsible and truly bad luck happens like lose your job and get cancer. Loan, no way.

  • @GeoFry3
    @GeoFry3 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    $25 a month, an 8% return, starting at zero, it takes 72 years to get to $1M. Each additional $25 a month will get you there 2-3 years earlier. Get your kids to do it, and they will be multimillionaires. Get your grandkids to do the same, and they will have 10s of millions.
    It's easily doable.

  • @MTXSHO9732vV8SHO
    @MTXSHO9732vV8SHO 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As a financially secure person, I tell all my associates how I deal with money. It would bother me to not track my 💵🍞💵 on an automated spreadsheet. It's hard to hide the fact that I have 4 cars and a house.😂😂😂 My commute is 40,000 yearly

  • @parler8698
    @parler8698 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    No budget, no insurance

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Got to get them! ❤️

  • @tonysilke
    @tonysilke 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One lesson I've learnt from billionaires is to always put your money to work, and diversifying your investments. I'm planning to invest about $200k of my savings in stocks this year, and I hope I make profits.

  • @captcontrol
    @captcontrol 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I used to be the person they called until I decided to put me first.

  • @danelledautrievesanford
    @danelledautrievesanford 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi. Happy Sunday.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Happy Sunday Danelle!❤️

  • @pattreac3429
    @pattreac3429 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Teach family how to make money. Teach me how you make money. I'm so willing to learn.

  • @inspiredbychrist1986
    @inspiredbychrist1986 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Okay I've been watching y'all for some time , and it's crazy because I've been saving as I should, I just had THREE ACCIDENTS THIS MONTH ! when I tell you I'm to the point where I just want to throw the whole car away because it's not doing and justice, the insurance doesn't seem to want to help and I'm overwhelmed !

    • @inspiredbychrist1986
      @inspiredbychrist1986 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      On top of that I had to quit my job last month because I was assaulted by another employee and they allowed her to stay I felt very unsafe

    • @M_SC
      @M_SC 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Move somewhere built before 1950. It will be walkable. And the buses will work. Or you could have an electric bike or motor scooter for longer trips/groceries.
      I’m 47, never owned a car. Idk how anyone affords one.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      My goodness! Sorry to hear that.

  • @Buckshott_54
    @Buckshott_54 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Sorry but it’s too late for most! What you say should have been started a minimum of 10 years ago. It’s too late for millions. Especially the elderly.

  • @smann7236
    @smann7236 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Maybe you need to get some new friends 😅haha bad joke...love your vids...you were right all along index funds are way to go...i should've listened to you from the start. But i thought i was clever and chose individual stocks, silly me!

  • @solofunk
    @solofunk 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I thought you were going to answer the question from the perspective of the person being asked.
    How do you answer that awkward question? Cause I sure as hell ain't sending them this video in response 😂

  • @tharpeaddy
    @tharpeaddy 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can you spare me the golden cup of life where I do nothing and everyone else does everything for me thanks brother!

  • @dionneking8
    @dionneking8 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I say no

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yes, I think it makes it’s easier by saying no from the start. That way, people understand where you stand with loaning or giving away money. ❤️

    • @dionneking8
      @dionneking8 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@OurRichJourney I had to explain this to my dad when jay z wouldn't loan money to a cousin I will not give you my money I will teach you how to get it in my case I tell folks about your channel and hope they listen 👂

  • @eddycarpenter8989
    @eddycarpenter8989 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Can I borrow like $100?

  • @kw7429
    @kw7429 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Give ONLY what you can afford to Totally Lose. If at all 🤷🏿

  • @terellkid1
    @terellkid1 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    But you didn’t say how to respond to the people asking for money lol

    • @user-fq8pg6bj3l
      @user-fq8pg6bj3l 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes he did: show them this video!

  • @TunLeng-bg2dr
    @TunLeng-bg2dr 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤very very happy good Thanks you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      All those hearts! You are too sweet!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @deeelle697
    @deeelle697 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    the title has me so weak

  • @lovelife7343
    @lovelife7343 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I make $30,000 a year as a single parent no government assistance, no child support. I own my own home . My sister's both have husbands earn $150,000 a year and have to call me to borrow money. I cut them off and told them they need to learn how to budget. Yeah I'm not the favorite sister now.

    • @smann7236
      @smann7236 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How much was your house? Any mortgage?

  • @bobbullethalf
    @bobbullethalf 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    No! Family, friends, churches and all others do not get any money at all!

  • @BrianJenkins72
    @BrianJenkins72 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Hello

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Hey Brian!!! Happy Sunday!!!😀

    • @BrianJenkins72
      @BrianJenkins72 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Happy Sunday

  • @clydereid2976
    @clydereid2976 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    SMH😮