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Ideas for investing £70k now for uni in 2018?
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silvermum
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My son inherited some money from his grandfathers estate a few years ago. It has been held in trust ( I was a trustee), but he is 18 in a few months and I want to help him decide what to do with it in preparation for him going to Uni in 2018. He is pretty level-headed and we've already agreed that I will help him manage his finances for the next few years at least.
He has 1/3 share of a property (rented out) which gives him about £420 month (currently saved into an JISA)
There is about £20k in the JISA (75% cash, 25% funds)
And £50k in a child savings account which matures on his 18th.
He is happy to keep his share of the property (I manage the tenancy) but we're not yet sure what to do with the rest?
We obviously need a rolling plan which will maximise the return for the next 12 months but leaves things open for him to draw an income (or some capital?) to fund himself through university.
Not yet sure whether it will make sense for him to get a student loan, as he may be a high income earner in the future, based on his degree choice.
Thoughts so far include:
- putting £20k into an adult S&S ISA by April 2018 & remainder into Santander/NS&I (but these would be earning less than inflation...)
- putting £40k into ISAs over next 12-18 months, into income unit trusts.
I feel the market is current high/due for a crash though, so am concerned about investing large sums over a short time frame.
Any thoughts?
He has 1/3 share of a property (rented out) which gives him about £420 month (currently saved into an JISA)
There is about £20k in the JISA (75% cash, 25% funds)
And £50k in a child savings account which matures on his 18th.
He is happy to keep his share of the property (I manage the tenancy) but we're not yet sure what to do with the rest?
We obviously need a rolling plan which will maximise the return for the next 12 months but leaves things open for him to draw an income (or some capital?) to fund himself through university.
Not yet sure whether it will make sense for him to get a student loan, as he may be a high income earner in the future, based on his degree choice.
Thoughts so far include:
- putting £20k into an adult S&S ISA by April 2018 & remainder into Santander/NS&I (but these would be earning less than inflation...)
- putting £40k into ISAs over next 12-18 months, into income unit trusts.
I feel the market is current high/due for a crash though, so am concerned about investing large sums over a short time frame.
Any thoughts?
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Thanks, but I'm not sure how this would meet the objective we're trying to achieve?
Because my son already has 'an interest' in a property, and will become part-owner when he turns 18, he would not be able to use a LISA for a future house purchase, so would probably have to return the 25% bonus?0 -
For any money that needs to be accessible during uni, this should be held in the best available current accounts and regular savers.
For longer term savings, a S&S ISA should be considered and it's never too early to contribute a bit towards a pension. For those starting out, look at multi asset funds as these give good diversification across countries, sectors and asset types.
But if he would be looking to buy a house within 10 years with any of this cash, that money shouldn't really invested. I think you're right about the LISA, in this case the best current account and regular savers would be best.0 -
I would go ahead and open a Stocks & Shares ISA for him."If you aren’t willing to own a stock for ten years, don’t even think about owning it for ten minutes” Warren Buffett
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If he needs some of the money in 2018 then he should be saving rather than investing.
Has he done a budget so he knows what income he will need each year of his degree? He could apply for the loan (in fact he probably should) just in case his earning capacity is not as large as expected. He can always repay it after he graduates if he has sufficient. If he works out the income he will receive from the BTL and student loan he will know what shortfall to keep back. A stocks and shares isa would then be a good option.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free Wannabe, Budgeting and Banking and Savings and Investment boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
chockydavid1983 wrote: »F it's never too early to contribute a bit towards a pension.
Oh yes it is. He should wait until his pension contributions harvest an employer's contribution.
Use high interest current accounts and regular savers as much as possible. Tie nothing up in long term stuff e.g. S&S until his plans are clear, and probably not even then. His property is a long term investment already, and that's probably quite enough for the time being.
Suppose he were to do a three year degree. Allowing £9k for fees and (say) £9k for maintenance (we'll ignore his rental income) then he'll burn through £54k. If he did a four year degree, £72k. Or he might want to do a masters degree, or legal training, or whatever. £70k doesn't look so large, does it?
Because the interest rate charged is higher than he can earn on cash (or, quite possibly, investments) student loans are unattractive for someone who expects to have to pay it all back. So in his shoes I'd be tempted to spend my capital on avoiding such loans. He'd want to keep his eyes on the news, though, in case the terms become more attractive.
"Interest Rates ... Undergraduate loans ...
Income Contingent Repayment Loans for post - 2012 - (Plan 2) loans
From 1 September 2017 until 31 August 2018 ...
Whilst studying and until the April after leaving the course RPI+, plus 3% (6.1%)
From 6 April after leaving the course until the loan is repaid in full Variable rate dependent upon income. RPI (3.1%) where income is £21,000 or less, rising on a sliding scale up to RPI +3% (6.1%) where income is £41,000 or more ....
Postgraduate Loans (England and Wales)
From 1 September 2017 until 31 August 2018, the interest rate for borrowers in England and Wales taking out a Postgraduate Loan for a Master's degree will be 6.1% (RPI + £3%)."Free the dunston one next time too.0 -
In your son's particular circumstances (having inherited a part interest in a property), it may be worth investigating whether he would still be accounted a "first time buyer" for LISA purposes.0
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In your son's particular circumstances (having inherited a part interest in a property), it may be worth investigating whether he would still be accounted a "first-time buyer" for LISA purposes.
Yes- I will check, but I remember looking into it when LISAs were introduced and at that point it seemed that he would not be eligible.0 -
Just dont give him access to all the cash,one of my sons friends was a highly sensible lad who burned through his 27k inheritance in the first year of uni!!!!!!0
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Just dont give him access to all the cash,one of my sons friends was a highly sensible lad who burned through his 27k inheritance in the first year of uni!!!!!!
I'm not sure "highly sensible lad" and "burned through 27k inheritance in the first year of uni" belong in the same sentence...0
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