Money and family are two topics that often have to mingle together, but are not always comfortable doing so. Many a close familial relationship has been put under strain due to financial woes, and that is unlikely to change any time soon. 

Most people, when faced with monetary difficulties, turn to their relatives as their first opportunity for a little help. It is an understandable action to take, and within reason, the majority of people want to help out their family if they can in such situations. However, there are usually limits to how far they are willing to take this.

Unfortunately, it is all-too-common for family freeloaders to try and squeeze every last penny out of those closest to them. It is no surprise that this can be a real source of tension, but usually, an individual has to tread carefully to deal with it in a way that works out for the best.