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The life-changing power of a $100k gift at 25

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
October 23, 2026 • 03:43 AM
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Timing matters as much as the amount you give when it comes to helping the next generation get set for success.

The life-changing power of a $100k gift at 25

The typical inheritance arrives at age 55 or over and is worth $212,096. By then, life’s major financial hurdles – buying a first home, raising a family and paying school fees – have largely passed.

But what if that support came decades earlier?

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