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: New York Settlement Planning
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Pre-funding a structured settlement can expedite the closing process and safeguard favorable rates in fluctuating interest environments, benefiting all parties involved. Insurance companies often issue pre-fund refund letters, minimizing risks for defendants. This approach is particularly useful in complex court systems like New York, ensuring timely funding of settlements.
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Structured settlement payments can be equal or unequal, depending on their qualification status. Qualified payments allow flexibility in types and durations, while non-qualified payments are subject to specific IRS rules regarding equal payments. Various companies facilitate these assignments, and there are alternative funding options beyond traditional annuities.
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Prismic Life Re will assume a $10B block of Prudential’s structured settlement annuity contracts if approved by regulators. Prudential’s obligations to the holders of the annuities will remain unchanged following the reinsurance arrangement and Prudential will continue to administer the contracts.
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Now is the time to make good use of stuctured settlements and build enduring guaranteeed income streams. Rates in excess of 5% are possible depending on duration, company and type of payments. Call 888-325-8640 for structured settlement quotes.
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A structured settlement annuity cannot be sold by the annuitant or payee. However, this has not deterred some from spreading misinformation to consumers. What can be sold are payment rights, provided a judge determines that the transaction is in your best interest and that of your dependents.
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A funding agreement is a low-risk, fixed-income B2B investment that an institutional investor may purchase similar to a period certain annuity. Funding Agrement structured settlements are an alternative to an annuity to fund a non qualified assignment using a domestic assignment company.
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The post critiques the marketing tactics surrounding Bobby Bonilla Day, questioning whether Bonilla’s contract constitutes an annuity or unfunded deferred compensation. It highlights the insensitivity of linking Bonilla’s deal to Ponzi scheme victims and emphasizes the need to reconsider the narrative surrounding Bonilla’s financial arrangement.
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A structured settlement is financial solution that addresses what most people in America worry about the most. Structured settlements should always be considered in the settlement planning mix. Let’s get this periodic payment party started! John Darer 4structures.com LLC 888-325-8640

