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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The STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS 4REAL® Blog is a highly regarded source for structured settlement news, information, and commentary, led by structured settlement and settlement planning subect mater expert John Darer CLU ChFC MSSC CeFT RSP CLTC. With two decades of operation, the blog and 4structures.com are recognized as comprehensive resources, offering detailed guides and specialized insights. Established in 2005, the blog caters to a broad audience, including legal professionals, injured individuals, families, and various stakeholders, providing reviews and opinions on settlement planning. John Darer, President of 4structures.com LLC, is a seasoned structured settlement expert with over 40 years of financial services experience and 31 years specializing in structured settlements. Based in Stamford, CT, he is a Certified Financial Transitionist and Registered Settlement Planner, holding insurance licenses in 45 states and the District of Columbia. John Darer is dedicated to transparency and advocacy, he emphasizes the importance of engaging trained and licensed professionals for settlement planning, offering valuable insights through his investigative journalism and professional commentary.

Category: Deal Flow Media Reporting Mistakes

  • DealFlow Media “Structured Settlements Report” Ceases Publication

    DealFlow Media failed to hire writers with a fundamental understanding of the business of structured settlements which might have earned credibility. DealFlow Media continually published poorly researched, error laden articles from the start and lost structured settlement industry credibility

  • What “Deuce” Were You Looking At?

    Stewie Griffin’s seminal retort is "What the deuce are you looking at?"  while Deal Flow Media’s "sleuths" should be asked what "deuce" are you looking at?  This time the DFM "knowledge workers" tried to "make a pair" out of an "ace in the hole". Their recent structured settlements wire gets it wrong in typical fashion.…