Pretoria News Weekend

An investment for my son Should I switch into equities? Rising payment on my bond How to insure a motorcycle

My son is in matric this year, and I want to start an investment that he could take over when he eventually starts working and earning an income. I've thought of things like a retirement annuity (RA) or endowment fund, but am unsure what the best investment vehicle would be. What is your advice on which one to choose?

Name withheld

Robyn Laubscher, Advice and Product Specialist, PSG Wealth, replies: It is important to align the product you consider to the financial goal you would like to achieve.

If access to the investment at any time is important, then you can consider a tax-free savings account (TFSA) or a discretionary investment in your son’s name. The benefit of a TFSA is that there is

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Pretoria News Weekend

Pretoria News Weekend4 min readWorld
‘Israel Lacks Commitment To Protect Journalists’
A year after Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead during an Israeli army raid in the West Bank, likely by an Israeli soldier, no one has been charged, disciplined or otherwise held responsible. And no one is likely to be, a
Pretoria News Weekend4 min readWorld
ECONOMIC CRISIS Navigating The Rising Cost Of Living Needs Innovation
THE world is currently battling to deal with inflation pressures that can be traced back to various factors, which are mostly external in nature, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year. How did the Russian invasion of Ukraine worsen glob
Pretoria News Weekend2 min read
Duchess Of Sussex ‘Hires Kim Kardashian’s Former Bodyguard’
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has reportedly hired Kim Kardashian’s former bodyguard. The security expert was spotted walking behind the 41-year-old former actress – who relocated to the US with her husband Prince Harry three years ago – and two of her p

Related Books & Audiobooks