My friend was in the same situation a few years back. Her sister was dying of cancer, and she couldn't afford to fly home. She is really bad with money, so I knew she had put herself in that situation. Still, I gave her the money, even though I myself had a negative net worth. I wouldn't hesitate to do the same again.. However, that is the only situation, where I would lend or give money to a friend or relative. Enabling bad financial habits is really no help at all in the long run.