Friends With Money #215: The hidden costs of inheritance

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Balancing emotions, managing relationships, making practical financial decisions - dealing with an inheritance isn't always simple.

On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Melody Edwards, a senior financial adviser at Evalesco, to discuss the hidden costs of inheritance and aligning a windfall with your financial goals.

00:00 Introduction

friends with money podcast 215 tom watson melody edwards the hidden costs of inheritance

02:52 Emotional and relationship dynamics of inheritances

07:43 Practical advice for managing an inheritance

10:08 Short-term and long-term financial strategies for inheritances

16:32 Final thoughts and tips

18:13 Conclusion and farewell

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Tom Watson is a senior journalist at Money magazine, and one of the hosts of the Friends With Money podcast. He's previously worked as a journalist covering everything from property and consumer banking to financial technology. Tom has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) from the University of Technology, Sydney. Connect with Tom Watson on LinkedIn.

Melody Edwards is a senior financial adviser at Evalesco, where she has been guiding clients through key financial decisions for more than 11 years. An expert in aged care, intergenerational wealth transfer and estate planning, she also provides strategic advice on investments, retirement planning and cashflow management. Melody holds a Master of Financial Planning, is a Certified Financial Planner, and is a member of the Financial Advice Association Australia. She is also an accredited Aged Care Professional and Behavioural Finance Professional. Connect with Melody on LinkedIn.