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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Jim Griffin

Should I offer my friend financial advice?

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it's up to you to help them out - a selection of the best answers will appear in Saturday's paper.

Are friends receptive to financial advice, or is it considered intrusive? Photograph: Getty

This week's question:

I have a friend who, after splitting up with her partner on whom she depended financially, is in crisis. She is irresponsible with money and faces losing her home. I'd like to help her but she's refused to listen. I don't want to risk our friendship, or losing my money. Do I help, or leave well alone? Any ideas?

What are your thoughts?

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