Episode 215

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5th Aug 2025

The hidden costs of inheritance

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

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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Friends With Money
Earn. Save. Invest.
We all have questions about money; how to earn it, how to spend it, and the best ways to invest so we can watch it grow.

The Friends With Money podcast, created by Money Magazine (Australia’s longest-running and most-read personal finance magazine), shares its extensive network of finance experts, in-depth knowledge of markets and timely advice to help you understand the world of money.

Hosted by senior writer, Tom Watson, and editor-in-chief, Michelle Baltazar, Friends With Money is a weekly chat with a variety of credentialed guests that you won’t want to miss. Listening and learning will help you on the path to financial freedom.