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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 25 MIN

Why you should read the fine print at the bank of mum and dad

from Life Matters - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

If talking about money makes you squirm, you might want to think twice before you open an account with the bank of mum and dad.Despite the increasing number of people relying on cash assistance from their family to get into the property market, we haven't figured out how to talk to each other about the strings attached to the cash.New research from the University of Newcastle is highlighting the tricky emotional, and legal, consequences of lending cash to your loved ones.

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