More than one in 10 millennials and Gen Z adults expect financial help from mum and dad - but there's one quick check you can do to make sure you're not paying more than you have to

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New research has revealed that one in 10 young adults expect their parents to help with bills and subscriptions. But there's an easy way to check you're not shelling out more than you have to...

Parents will know all about the financial challenges that come with having dependants, from the motherhood penalty to worrying about how much energy bills will cost when trying to keep the house warm for the family.