Lump sums, inheritance and the mistakes that cost you with Dylan Pargiter-Green

Whether it’s an inheritance, separation payout, work bonus or lucky Powerball moment, a lump sum can change your financial trajectory...if you make the right calls.

Bryce and Alec are joined by Dylan Pargiter-Green from Bold Wealth to unpack the emotional, practical and tax considerations that come with sudden wealth, and why the best move might be taking a breath before doing anything.

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In this episode:

00:00 — Why windfalls matter for investors

03:25 — Inheritances, separation, bonuses and other windfalls

05:58 — Why talking about sudden wealth is so hard

08:13 — Splurging, squirrelling and the biggest windfall mistakes

11:42 — The first smart moves after money lands

16:58 — Tax, wills and why equal assets aren’t always equal

19:49 — Family conversations and inheritance planning

22:52 — SKI: spending the kids’ inheritance

25:35 — Income streams, gifting early and aged care planning

27:50 — Final takeaways: start the conversation early

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