Structured Settlements 4Real®Blog 2026
Structured settlements expert John Darer reviews the latest structured settlements and settlement planning information and news, and provides expert opinion and highly regarded commentary. that is spicy, Informative, irreverent and effective for over 20 years.
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Category: A Farcical on a Popsicle Stick
A Farcical on a Popsicle Stick is a random witty rhyming observation by John Darer in a blog post. It is a metaphor for a situation that is a comical shambles, similar to an exaggerated play meant to elicit laughter.
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The piece critiques a comparison between Strategic Capital and Woodbridge Structured Funding, highlighting that Woodbridge has been defunct since 2019. It characterizes the discussion as a shallow attempt to address non-existent competition in a metaphorically lifeless context, equating it to necromancy rather than genuine analysis. The author expresses disdain for this approach.
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The summary highlights concerns regarding the use of comparable annuity quotes in New York structured settlement transfer petitions, suggesting they may be misleading. It points out that both quoted companies no longer issue structured settlement annuities, raising questions about their validity. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of including taxation differences in the analysis.
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The dregs of the structured settlement secondary market have long exploited Indian workers to support their SEO efforts. Emphasis on quantity over quality results in an ebb and flow of flotsam and jetsam, rich in malapropism, but of little benefit to American consumers. What a pity.