Money is obviously important, we need it for everything. But me, I came into this world naked, no pockets no money, and that's how I'll leave it as well.
I live with my parents, and while I do pay rent, I still end up with a healthy amount of expendable income. But I am really good at saving my money though. I don't go out much, and I don't drink.
As for letting people borrow money, I try to avoid that as much as possible. I've been burned enough times to not want to deal with that anymore.
With all that being said, when I do go out, I'm usually buying drinks for other people. I am a fucking idiot whem it comes to money, and especially women. I was happy when I started getting my checks direct deposited. I use my debit card to pump gas, and that's it. I try to only carry the cash that I think I'll need, maybe a tad more just in case, just because I know myself.
Geez @XII360, what a great topic!