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.

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  • “$600 Stimulus Check Not Enough Sell Structured Settlement” Says Structured Settlement Factoring Ad

    “$600 Stimulus Check Not Enough Sell Structured Settlement” Says Structured Settlement Factoring Ad

    In the immortal words of Aretha Franklin “You better think (think) think about what you’re trying to do to me!” While selling your structured settlement is always an option, if you have a reason and a court in the county in which you reside approves, realize that you’re only getting a pennies on the dollar…

  • The Water Buffaloes or Oz?

    The Water Buffaloes or Oz?

    Jack Meligan, President of Settlement Professionals, Inc., criticized the author for insufficiently addressing Symetra’s entry into factoring and Allstate’s AFEN. After sharing articles, Meligan apologized but still questioned Allstate’s practices. The author clarified that Allstate’s AFEN offers an alternative to annuitants, emphasizing its non-predatory stance while Meligan’s criticisms lacked specifics.