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: Social Media Tagging

  • State Guaranty Fund Advertising in Social Media: Structured Settlement Annuities

    Social media use for business promotion appears to introduce potential new compliance challenges for settlement consultants. In response to a LinkedIn post featuring a slideshow by a structured settlement broker, I reached out to the New York Department of Financial Services for an opinion/.

  • Relevance and Social Media Tagging

    Relevance and Social Media Tagging

    Patrick Hindert’s behavior after the death of Paralympian Randy Snow raises concerns about his integrity. Despite previously interviewing Snow, Hindert failed to honor his passing. His recent reprint of an unrelated presentation includes irrelevant tags, suggesting a disregard for both Snow’s legacy and the credibility of his online content.