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: Aiken SC Structured Settlements
Aiken SC Structured Settlements includes blogs, news and commentary about topics related to structured settlement and settlement planningb that may be of interest to personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers in Aiken SC and Aiken County or residents of Aiken SC or Aiken County that may be involved in a lawsuits for personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice and seeking Structured Settlement planning advice and information from an experienced fluent structured settlement and settlement planning subject matter expert.
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MetLife has launched the Non-Qualified Assignment Flex Agreement (NQA-FA), providing enhanced payment flexibility not restricted by IRC 72(u). This product supports deferred payments, lump sums, and annual increases, allowing for customization. It serves as a settlement tool for non-physical injury claims, offering reliability and strong repayment features.
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by John Darer CLU ChFC MSSC CeFT RSP CLTC 1099-Misc Overview This post explains When Box 3 Applies What is Box 3? Box 3 on Form 1099‑MISC is labeled Other Income and is used to report payments that do not fit into the form’s other specific boxes. Settlement administrators and defendants sometimes report the entire…
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The article discusses the misleading nature of high “rate of return” claims in structured settlement proposals, often characterized by terms like “tax-free rate” versus “taxable equivalent yield.” It emphasizes the importance of accurately understanding Internal Rate of Return (IRR) calculations, noting that different cash flows may yield varying results.
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SC Structured Settlement Protection Act | Following a multipart expose of structured settlement annuitants being exploited by structured settlement factoring companies a bill has been introduced in the South Carolina Senate seeking to amend Section 15-50-25 of the South Carolina Code of Laws
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All (structured settlement factoring) matters related to S.C. Code Ann. § 15-50-40 (2005) shall not be referred to Masters-In-Equity or special referees until further order of Chief Justice. Pending orders referring these matters to Masters-In-Equity or special referees are hereby vacated.
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A structured settlement broker is a licensed and regulated professional who provides professional advice and places structured settlement annuities and may provide fianncial advice and placement of financial vehicles pursuant to professional licenses.
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The settlement of a personal injury case raises a number of settlement planning issues, regardless of who you represent. A structured settlement annuity may or may not have a role in the settlement planning solutions.