The art of taking good advice can make an enormous difference.
It’s an interesting proposition: you don’t have to be good at investing to be a good investor.
Milford KiwiSaver Adviser Kirsten Bennett knows a fair bit about helping people grow into confident investors – and is excited about the future of financial advice.
Getting a few simple things right and choosing the right partner can make a big difference to your future. “Working with a financial adviser, whether that’s in-person or using digital advice, can help you set your goals and a roadmap for achieving them.”
“It’s normal to feel overwhelmed by investing. But the reality is, you can do it. I always tell people you don’t have to be good at investing to be a good investor.” says Bennett.
Historically, financial advice has been seen as out of reach for many people. But, according to Milford, that’s changing.
“We’ve developed digital advice for our KiwiSaver members,” says Bennett. “Now anyone investing with us, joining KiwiSaver for the first time or switching to us from another provider, can harness the power of financial advice.
“The best part is, you can do this in just a few minutes on any device and it’s available at no extra cost, regardless of the size of your balance.”
The KiwiSaver industry has struggled for years to persuade busy people to take advice. But Bennett says the take-up of Milford’s KiwiSaver Digital Advice has been strong.
“For many people, KiwiSaver will become one of their largest assets,” she says. “So, it’s really exciting to see that, in just a few minutes, you can access our digital advice and get peace of mind that your investment is on track.”
Most people want to be in a position to retire on their terms. Getting advice and ensuring you’re saving and investing in the right way can really help.
“If you’re young and in a conservative fund and you take advice and the recommendation is to move to a growth fund, this one simple change could add thousands of dollars to your retirement.” Bennett says.
Her final piece of advice is to focus on what’s important to you. Your savings and investments are a way to provide for your future self. But you don’t want to obsess over them.
“Getting good advice can give you confidence that you’re on the right track and give you the peace of mind to focus on what really matters in your life.”
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This is intended to provide general information only and should not be viewed as investment or financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Before making financial decisions, you may wish to seek independent financial advice. Milford Funds Limited is the issuer of the Milford KiwiSaver Plan. Please read the Milford KiwiSaver Plan Product Disclosure Statement at milfordasset.com. The disclosure statements of all Milford Financial Advisers contain more information and are available on request free of charge. For more information about getting advice at Milford, visit milfordasset.com/getting-advice.