Money Manners is 9honey Money's weekly column that deals with money etiquette matters that can be the cause of many an awkward encounter. Submit your Money Manners questions to Jo Abi at jabi@nine.com.au

This week's question comes from a 9honey reader facing a tricky family dilemma .

Dilemma: 'My sibling has asked to borrow thousands of dollars'

My sister has asked to borrow $8,000. At first she wouldn't tell me what it was for.

She has since said it is to invest in a business so she can work for herself and eventually leave her job.

My sister is divorced with two children. She works in an office and her job is secure.

I know she as been tired and stressed out lately from work and raising the kids, and I have the money to lend to her.

I just don't kn

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