Okay, how far are you willing to go to help out a friend?   My dad told me a long time ago that it's okay to lend someone money as long as you realize there's a chance you'll never get it back, so I kind of live by that rule, with one additional rule.  It does depend on what it's for....it can't be for a frivolous reason, it has to be important.   What about you...are you willing to lend a friend money?  Let me know in the comments section below!  Thanks!