by John Darer CLU ChFC MSSC CeFT RSP CLTC
Why The Move?
In late August, bloggers on the Typepad platform were informed that Typepad was shutting down and that content would no longer be available after September 30, 2025. With an enormous body of work 70 days from the 20th anniversary of my first blog post of November 12, 2005, I faced the Herculean task of exporting 20 years of content, around 5,500 blogs, with many links, images and unique signature memes in a very busy time of the year.
The transition of Structured Settlements 4Real® to WordPress was a rewarding challenge, and I’m proud to have successfully preserved what many consider a valuable resource for structured settlements and settlement planning consumers and our readership.
As with any move, everything is functional now, but it will take a little time to “plug in every last plug”, “hook up every last appliance” and “hang every picture on the wall”, figuratively speaking. So bear with me. Alot of stories evolve over time and we have links to tie together aspects of the story.
Should you encounter what appears to be a deadlink that says “Typepad”, rest assured the content is there, but a plug needs to be “plugged-in”. Working through it. If you encounter something feel free to shoot me a note or call.
I aim to continue developing a platform that provides consumers with a clear starting point to explore important topics of interest in depth, while ensuring they do not miss the key points.
I have built and will continue building a place that people can go and read contemporaneous observations of the structured settlement and settlement planning industry through my eyes and ears and recording what I have seen, heard, read and/or researched.
Thank you, readers. Stay tuned for the engaging look and feel of the Structured Settlements 4Real blog at its new WordPress home, the innovative research features currently in development, and upcoming enhancements, including a shorter, more convenient, and easy-to-remember site address (structuredsettlements.blog).
All the best, JD
Links to other blogs authored by John Darer
Settlement News Network | 4structures® Blog
STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS | Substack
Structured Settlement Watchdog website and blog Structured Settlement Insights and Commentary: Latest Updates & Tips
Last updated January 11, 2026
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