 So overall, gifting money is great. If you can swing it, it can help reinforce your relationships. If you can't right now, offer a dollar amount. Or actually, especially if you can, helping your family and friends shouldn't end with a check. Here's the final word from Berna Anat. Money doesn't have to be the only tool you offer to people, right? I really like to dig underneath and see what other types of support that person could be asking for or truly needing.