Question:
My car has been written off, can I buy a car through my life annuity? I can't get to work and struggle to get the kids to school because I don't have transport. So what can I do, can I cancel my life annuity and invest with another place?
Answer:
Martie,
Unfortunately, you are not able to borrow from your retirement annuity; even if you cancel or transfer it, you will not be able to access this money until you turn 55 (unless the amount is under R7 000). We would caution you not to re-invest your money with more broker commissions by transferring to another life company retirement annuity.