Education plan
One of the most impactful, valuable and worthwhile investments you can ever make is in your child's education. Should you ever become severely ill or disabled, or die, the Education Policy can help continue your investment on your behalf, providing for your child’s education both locally and internationally, and helping to give them the very best start in life.
A child’s education is more than a short-term expense. It is a long-term commitment that can stretch over twelve or even fifteen years, should they choose to study further after high school. Financing such an investment can be a daunting thought, particularly when taking into account the cost of just one year’s worth of education costs. Take a closer look at what you can expect to pay, and we’re sure you’ll agree that having a finance plan in place isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s a necessity. What are the benefits of investing in an Education policy?
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Discipline and flexibility |
You can cash in your endowment investment without penalties after five years. You have flexibility in that you may switch between the unit trusts at any time. If you withdraw partially or fully before 5 years, or reduce or stop contributions, there will be some penalties,
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Transparent fees and regular reporting |
All fees are fully disclosed and we will keep you regularly informed on all aspects of your investment. You may also access your investment information online.
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Transfer of wealth |
You may nominate a beneficiary on your endowment. In the event of your death, the money in your endowment account is paid out to your beneficiary, and you do not pay executor’s fees.
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Who should consider investing in an endowment?
You may wish to consider investing
- You may wish to consider investing if:
- You wish to invest for at least 5 years
- You wish to invest for your child's education fund
- Your marginal personal income tax rate is higher than 30%
- You wish to receive the investment payout tax free
How our clients have benefited from investing an education fund
Mrs Howard started an education plan for her son Luke with Liberty in August 2010. She contributed R1,250 per month with no annual increase. Five years later the policy matured, she received R90,434.81 from Liberty. She could now use the money to pay for school fees.
What are the minimum investments?
The minimum investment is R850 per month. You may also stop contributing at any time without penalty. Escalation rate of 0%, CPI, 10%, 15% or 20% per year.
The minimum once-off lump sum investment is R60,000.
The minimum once-off lump sum investment is R60,000.
When can you withdraw your money?
You may make one withdrawal from your endowment in the first five years, the size of which is limited to your contributions
accumulated at 5% per year. After five years you can withdraw your investment as needed.
accumulated at 5% per year. After five years you can withdraw your investment as needed.
What are our fees?
For lump sum investment, our initial advice fee is up to 3.0% plus VAT.
Our annual advice fee is 0.9% plus VAT, deducted monthly from your endowment account.
For clients with investment portfolio greater than R3 million, our fees are negotiable on a sliding scale.
For recurring premium investment, our advice fees are included in the administration fee charged by product provider.
Our annual advice fee is 0.9% plus VAT, deducted monthly from your endowment account.
For clients with investment portfolio greater than R3 million, our fees are negotiable on a sliding scale.
For recurring premium investment, our advice fees are included in the administration fee charged by product provider.
Our product providers
Allan Gray, Discovery, Glacier, itransact, Liberty, Momentum, Old Mutual, Sanlam, Stanlib
Our Preferred providers
Discovery Invest |
We select Discovery Invest as our preferred provider for the following reasons:
1. Reputable financial services group; 2. Financially sound; 3. Easily creates detailed investment proposal; 4. A wide range of internal and external funds; 5. Clever use of technology to provide excellent client service; 6. Costs are competitive; 7. Costs are reduced by at least 40% if clients have a Discovery Life policy and Discovery funds are selected (recurring investment); 8. Upfront boost of between 7.5% and 26% to lump sum investments depending on whether Discovery Funds or External Fund and whether client has a Discovery Life Plan or not; 9. LifeBooster boosts investment value by 5% to 15% depending on Vitality status if life assured dies before maturity; 10. Fee Payback benefit enhances investment value. Please be aware that withdrawals More info: Discovery Endowment Plan Brochure |