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Milford on Coast: 18 March 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Listen here<\/a>:<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/milfordasset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Coast-Breakfast-x-Milford-Money-Matters-110326.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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