OnTrack with Milford

Avoiding common investment pitfalls

Steering clear of common mistakes like waiting for the perfect moment or letting emotions drive decisions can make a big difference in building long term wealth. Milford Financial Adviser Jessica Travers talks to Toni, Jase and Sam on Coast, about the dangers of waiting for the "perfect time," investing without a clear plan, and letting emotions like fear and greed drive financial decisions.

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Governments can help create a framework for retirement savings, but they can’t work out your individual retirement needs. Milford Wealth Management Adviser Liam Robertson explains to PJ and Matty from The Hits why it’s important to work out your own number, based on the retirement lifestyle you want.

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What exactly are index funds and what’s the difference between passive and active management? Milford Wealth Management Adviser Gareth Stythe explains all to Toni, Jase and Sam on Coast.

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Getting the basics right can make a big difference when it comes to having access to money when your circumstances change.  Milford Financial Adviser Gareth Stythe talks to Toni, Jase and Sam on Coast, about how to prepare for life’s curve-balls. Gareth uses a personal example from his own family to highlight the importance.

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Eligible KiwiSaver members can receive up to $260.72 a year from the government, but only if they meet the contribution threshold by 30 June. Milford Investor Services Associate Maddie Cruickshank shares the new eligibility requirements with PJ and Matty from The Hits, and outlines what you need to do to make sure you receive your $260.

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From first homes to retirement, a new car or a rainy-day fund, different goals need different strategies – and different timelines. Milford Financial Adviser Nicky Reid joins Toni, Jase and Sam on Coast to explain how your timeframe can shape your approach to risk and investing.

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What’s the key to understanding why short-term movements don’t matter as much as people think? Milford Wealth Management Adviser Liam Robertson shares about compounding returns and dollar-cost averaging with PJ and Matty from The Hits, and outlines why some funds underperform in the short term, but deliver in the long term.

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There’s an over-saturation of financial advice available in our digitally-focused world – from influencers to family and friends. So how do you know who to trust? Milford Financial Adviser Nicky Reid talks to Toni, Jase and Sam on Coast, about the dangers of acting on the advice of unregulated and unqualified people. She touches on the danger signs, and where to go to get advice you ...

Retirement savings or retirement income? 

Milford’s Head of Wealth Management & Advice, Philip Morgan Rees talks to Toni, Jase and Sam on Coast, about investing during accumulation, pre-retirement and retirement, and explains why KiwiSaver is just an investment fund in a different wrapper.

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Money is emotional Our behaviours can affect the decisions we make with our money.  Milford General Manager Wealth Management and Advice, Phil Morgan Rees, talks to Toni, Jase and Sam on Coast, about behaviours to watch out for, and why money is an emotional issue for us.

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Markets are down, but there are good reasons to be optimistic. Financial Adviser Nicky Reid talks to Toni, Jase and Sam on Coast, about why volatile periods are a good time for active managers to ‘buy well’. She also highlights the benefits of keeping calm and staying the course.

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Why is it important that more women understanding investing?  Milford Financial Adviser Jess Travers talks to Toni, Jase and Sam on Coast, about the barriers women face when it comes to financial literacy, and steps to overcome those barriers to achieve greater financial independence.

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What are some of the ways to navigate market volatility? Investor Services Senior Associate, Maddie Cruickshank talks through some key points with Bree and Clint from ZM.

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Imagine, organise, plan, track and enjoy. Milford Financial Adviser Liam Robertson shares his top tips for setting financial goals, with Bree and Clint from ZM.

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Morningstar survey data released recently shows that KiwiSaver funds grew by $5b in the last three months of 2025 – that’s almost $145b saved. Milford Financial Adviser Liam Robertson talks through the survey results with PJ and Matty from The Hits, explaining how different types of funds suit different people, and why long-term investing matters. 

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Is it time for a spring clean of your finances?  Milford Financial Adviser Nicky Reid talks to Toni, Jase and Sam on Coast, about why now is a good time to assess where you’re at financially, figure where you want to be, and how to get there.

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The week between Christmas and New Year is a great time to think about wellbeing and financial goals for the year ahead. Milford Senior KiwiSaver Financial Adviser Liam Robertson shares his short, medium and long-term financial goals with PJ and Matty from The Hits, and offers tips on how to keep tracking towards your goals.

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Greed and fear are often two of the most common mistakes investors make. Milford Financial Adviser Nicky Reid talks to Toni, Jase and Sam on Coast, about how emotions can sway decisions in a shifting market.

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