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Lending Tips
7/26/2026
6 min read

The Wedding Handshake Trap: Why Your "Quick Loan" to a Friend Needs 2 Minutes, Not Just a Handshake

You are at a wedding in Nkhata Bay. A friend of your cousin approaches you: "I need K50,000 by Monday." You trust the connection. You shake hands. Six months from now, that handshake is the reason you're arguing over WhatsApp instead of getting your money back. Here's what actually protects both of you — and it takes less time than ordering a Fanta.

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