What to send a friend in need....

SarahNeedle1872

Right, I know this is gonna seem like a bit of a silly question, because I reply to people on here all the time, and usually I talk sense..... but I have a bit of a dilemma...

A old work colleague and friend of my OH called last night asking for our landlords telephone number, as he's selling his house to move into a rented property. I asked him why, and he said that 'his bills are getting a bit too much'....

Now I am going to send him some links from this site, but which ones are the best ones to send? Or should I just send him the link for the site and let him look around? I wanna help him, but it seems different this time because its a family friend I'm giving advice to rather than a total stranger!

Do you think I am being too intrusive by doing this, as he hasn't actually asked for help? Or am I doing the right thing?

Any advice/guidance will be much appreciated

Sarah x

Gemmzie

Maybe let him know some of the major savings people or you have made, like oh with this Old Style cooking, I've saved about £40 a month on food. Or I switched electric suppliers and saved £x a year. It shows that you're making suggestions for saving without saying you have money problems.

elantan

that's a great idea gemmz it also lets him know he can come to you if he needs advice but your not pushing him and forcing him ...smart girl that charlie brown

dudleyboy

Hi Sarah

I think this is the single best article for newbies on MSE:

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/protect/money-help

Every article on MSE is great but this one is like a portal to them all and a great starting point for everyone!

DB

SarahNeedle1872

Thanks guys......

SarahNeedle1872

Right, sent the email.... thanks for the link DudleyBoy, I put that in...... I told him about a few peoples experiences, mine included (I used ur example too Gem, thanks for that) and told him to do what he wants with it - by that, I mean that I told him that I wasn't trying to sell him anything and that he had to take the info for what it was and use it as he felt best.
I also attached a link to the debt charities.
I told him that whilst I didn't know his situation, it must be quite bad if he was thinking of selling his house, and told him that there are a lot of people here with a lot of debt who are dealing with it whilst keeping hold of their house.... hopefully I can help, but at least I have tried.....

Bunnyinthelights

You're a good friend Sarah.
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