{"aiVersion":"1","content":{"id":"cmpj2qa8s0004x3pjxtf6vcw5","slug":"money-and-friendship-how-to-help-without-hurting-a-20260524","title":"Money and Friendship: How to Help Without Hurting a Relationship","level":"EASY","publishedAt":"2026-05-24T01:03:31.227Z"},"topic":{"slug":"money-and-friendship-how-to-help-without-hurting-a-20260524","category":"business"},"article":{"paragraphs":["Many people lend money to friends. Surveys show that about one in five to one in three people say money harmed a friendship. Studies found 21% and 36% of people reported losing a friendship over money. People often feel more comfortable lending to family than to friends. Talking about money with friends is common, but it can be awkward.","If you decide to help, set clear terms and write them down. Decide if the money is a loan or a gift. Ask for a simple repayment plan and a date. Consider asking for partial payments. If you cannot handle the loss, do not lend."],"wordCount":104,"readTime":2},"vocabulary":[{"word":"loan","example":"I gave her a loan and she promised to repay me.","phonetic":"/loʊn/","definition":"Money you give now and expect back later."},{"word":"repay","example":"Please repay the loan by next month.","phonetic":"/rɪˈpeɪ/","definition":"To give back money that you borrowed."},{"word":"gift","example":"If it is a gift, do not ask for repayment.","phonetic":"/ɡɪft/","definition":"Money you give without expecting it back."}],"quiz":[{"answer":"21% and 36%","question":"Which two percentages does the article give for people who reported losing a friendship over money?"},{"answer":"set clear terms and write them down","question":"What should you set and write down if you decide to help?"},{"answer":"do not lend","question":"If you cannot handle the loss, what should you do?"}],"discussion":[{"question":"Do you talk about money with your friends? How comfortable are you?"},{"question":"Have you ever lent money to someone you know? What happened?"},{"question":"What would you do if a friend asked to borrow money from you?"}]}