Endowment Maturity

yorkie1226/03/2020 08:47

I'd ask the endowment company if it was possible to leave the investment …I'd ask the endowment company if it was possible to leave the investment for a longer term.Read lessRead more

Unfortunately they won't let me, but thank you for your comment

nightshadeUK26/03/2020 09:11

Personally I'd claim it now, after keeping an eye on our pensions that …Personally I'd claim it now, after keeping an eye on our pensions that have lost Many thousands in the past few weeks I'd think it would continue to drop significantly in the next month. I Highly doubt it will increase in value in the next month BUT I am Not an expert it's just what I'd do in your situation. Good Luck Read lessRead more

Thank you, I have never tracked my investment and was quite shocked to realised the value had dropped significantly. Thank you for your comment.

mutley126/03/2020 09:50

endowment policies have a final terminal bonus, which can be a significant …endowment policies have a final terminal bonus, which can be a significant amount. does your policy state a terminal bonus?Read lessRead more

We had a terminal bonus on ours too, 18 months before it was due to finish I asked for a summary and forecast of what difference it would make if I waited and they said none as we were already in the bonus phase. (Thats is Not to say each case is the same) We cashed it in and paid of the mortgage early and banked the rest. Best feeling in the world knowing we now own the house.

I would take it as cash when it matures and then self invest in a stocks & shares ISA. Each of you can invest £20k a year tax free. Research where to spread the money (I use a mix of funds via Hargreaves Lansdowne). Markets will improve one day, so drip feed your money from cash to funds over the coming months and long term you should be fine.

If however you'll definitely need the cash for something over the next 5-10 years, then ignore everything I've said........

I'd ask the endowment company if it was possible to leave the investment for a longer term.

Personally I'd claim it now, after keeping an eye on our pensions that have lost Many thousands in the past few weeks I'd think it would continue to drop significantly in the next month. I Highly doubt it will increase in value in the next month BUT I am Not an expert it's just what I'd do in your situation. Good Luck

endowment policies have a final terminal bonus, which can be a significant amount. does your policy state a terminal bonus?