People asking for help $$$

I keep having 'friends' (I put it like that because we aren't close.. Like just started talking) who keep asking me for money... I don't want to be mean and straight out say no I'm not going to give you a few hundred or thousands of dollars... My DH won't go for it either... We have been f'd over in the past by helping out people...We have our own bills to pay too and are TTC so why would we just give people money?? I don't know maybe we are being selfish but geeze... This isn't the first time this has been asked of us its not like we are rich and can afford to help everyone... How do I tell them nicely that no we cannot and will not give them money and to kind of hint to stop asking...??? Please and thank you for the advice.
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St

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No one is entitled to anything belonging to you! Just say no! You also don't need to explain yourself either. It's your money and no one should be asking that of you (especially if you aren't close) to begin with 

Ca

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If they ask you just tell them money is a little tight right now and the holidays are coming up. They have no reason to get mad at you because you cannot give them money and if they do then they are not real friends and should gladly walk out of your life. Don't feel bad because you cannot give them money. They shouldn't expect that from you. ​Personal experience ..  

sa

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Just tell them that if you had it you would help out. Next time you have an off job or want someone else to do your dishes tell them they can come over and clean them for a little cash. Make them earn it. They need to know they can't take advantage of you. 

Da

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I feel your pain I've been through this so many times I just gave up so now when people ask me for money ignore them and go on to the next subject I don't answer them I just walk away I got sick of it and now I just don't care if people think I'm mean im not a money tree go ask your parents or your other friends 

Ma

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Kindly tell them that you have other obligations at this time and you are unable to help. Don't tell then never to ask again tho lol