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.
recent posts
- 🔥Founder and Former CEO of 777 Partners, Joshua Wander, Pleads Guilty⚖️ to $500 Million Fraud Scheme — DOJ Confirms Double‑Pledging, Misappropriation of Structured‑Settlement Funds, and Falsified Bank Statements
- The Steering Problem Needs a Wake‑Up Call
- Companies Still Using the Incorrect Term “Secondary Market Annuity”
- Canonical: Non‑Qualified Assignment (NQA)
- ⭐ THE 18–25 GUIDE TO STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS
about
Category: John Darer Reviews
John Darer Reviews is a curated collection of analytical and investigative posts offering clear, expert evaluation of developments in the structured‑settlement, annuity, and specialty‑finance sectors. Each entry reflects my long‑standing commitment to factual accuracy, industry literacy, and transparent documentation of behavior across markets, companies, and regulatory environments.
This category serves as a branded hub for commentary that benefits from my four decades of experience:
forensic breakdowns, timeline reconstructions, ethical assessments, and deep‑context explanations that help readers understand not just what happened, but why it matters.
Over time, John Darer Reviews has become a recognizable signature on the blog — a place where readers know they’ll find grounded analysis, historical continuity, and a growing archive of posts tied together by a consistent voice and professional standard.
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John Darer reviews the difference between a Structured Settlement Annuity and Single Premium Immediate Annuity (SPIA).
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I am proud to be part of the inaugural class for the Registered Settlement Planner program and encourage structured settlement brokers and settlement planners of all levels and ages to consider investing in your career development by enrolling in the program. Keep raising the bar. Embrace lifelong learning!
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John Darer’s article emphasizes the importance of professional designations in structured settlements and settlement planning. He highlights credentials like CLU, ChFC, CSSC, and MSSC, which signify extensive training and expertise in financial planning and structured settlements. Continuing education is essential for professionals to remain informed in this specialized field.
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What sets the A.M.Best Client Recommended Expert mark apart is that in order to qualify for a listing, no fewer than eight professional references must be submitted, independently reviewed by A.M. Best and those professional references must check out.
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Structured settlement sellers who attempt to sell non guaranteed life contingent structured settlement payments could be in for “sticker shock”. John Darer reviews life contingent structured settlement sales with Patricia Laborde, then division counsel for Stone Street Capital, in this 2012 video..
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Connecticut Law Tribune surveys Connecticut’s lawyers and law firms for their opinions about vendors who provide products and support services to the Connecticut legal community, This is the fifth time that 4structures.com®, LLC has achieved the “Best in CT” status.
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John Darer reviews some ongoing structured settlement secondary market phone scams and aggressive sales tactics that target teenagers and young adults receiving (or soon to begin to receive) structured settlement payments, about which, potential victims should be mindful
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Structured settlement expert John Darer discusses the rights and responsibilities of plaintiffs and defendants under New York General Obligations Law §5-1702, a/k/a the New York Structured Settlement Protection Act, in this video podcast
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Structured settlement expert and Registered Settlement Planner John Darer®, CLU ChFC MSSC RSP discusses different aspects of structured settlements and different strategies and solutions that make structured settlement the ultimate in predictable income for plaintiffs