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Coverage dated October 16, 2026

Dear Abby: Need a good way to lose a friend? Borrow money from them and never pay it back

Headline from AL.com

Abby: Despite her inexcusable behavior, I’m sure this friend appreciates your kindness.

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  1. New York Post

    Dear Abby: I loaned a ‘friend’ of mine thousands of dollars — she still hasn’t paid me back (opens New York Post)

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    Dear Abby advises a reader who lent $4,200 to a friend to consider money given to loved ones as a gift rather than expecting to be paid back.

  2. MLive

    Dear Abby: Borrowing friend is working now. Where's my loan repayment? (opens MLive)

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    I have texted her about the money she owes me, but she just ignores me.

  3. AL.com

    Dear Abby: Need a good way to lose a friend? Borrow money from them and never pay it back (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Abby: Despite her inexcusable behavior, I’m sure this friend appreciates your kindness.

  4. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Dear Abby: Loaning money to a friend can be a hard lesson in inexcusable behavior (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    I have texted her about the money she owes me, but she just ignores me.

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