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: Astoria Structured Settlements
Astoria Structured Settlements news and information about structured settlements and settlement planning and John Darer expert reviews in settlement rekated topics that may be of interest to personal injury attorneys and their clients with cases in Astoria NY and elsewhere in Queens County.
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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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The blog addresses structured settlements, designed to provide long-term financial security through regular payments instead of a lump sum after lawsuits or claims. Aimed at teens and young adults, it highlights the importance of understanding these settlements, avoiding scams, and considering alternatives to selling them for immediate cash.
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Common issues related to structured settlement quotes and funding which should be of interest to plaintiff attorneys, plaintiffs, insurance adjusters, defense attorneys and other interested parties or stakeholders in the structured settlement process across the United States
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Prudential introduced its “Here, Then, Now and Tomorrow” marketing campaign, showcasing its 150+ years of longevity that began in 1875. One corner of the structured settlement industry is like a history museum, with annuity issuers as its prized artifacts, 6 of which have survived parts of 3 centuries!
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Cedric Pinnock, a Queens New York, young adult, is days away from a structured settlement transfer hearing with only Queens Supreme Court Judge Cassandra Johnson standing in the way of a large financial loss. Why is Cedric Pinnock shortchanging himself by over $500,000?
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Qualified assignments for structured settlements then and now. Helpful video on “What is a Qualified Assignment” featuring structured settlement expert John Darer®, a Master Structured Settlement Consultant from the New York City Metropolitan area
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After “noodling” it over, the judge “poured hot water” on Rahman for failing to adequately explain why the guaranteed nature of the annuity payout and the minimal risk involved for Petitioner justifies what the Judge deemed an “exorbitant interest rate”.
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A Structured Settlement COLA, or Cost Of Living Adjustment, is a fixed annual increase in future payments, elected before settlement finalization. While typically non-taxable, certain scenarios—like variable income streams or taxable damages—may incur tax liabilities. Recent developments include new index-linked structured settlement options by various insurers.