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: Sudden Wealth Syndrome
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Budgeting might not be exciting, but the consequences of not budgeting can be serious. As the saying goes, “people don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan.” This wisdom holds true whether you have a structured settlement or have been a tort victim and are executing on your settlement plan.
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In the settlement industry we often talk about "Sudden Wealth Syndrome". What about "Sudden Retirement Syndrome", "Sudden Disability Syndrome", "Sudden Accident Syndrome" (you’re a paraplegic and the at fault driver had only $100,000 of liability coverage that must be shared between you, his passenger, the lawyers and lien holders)? It could all happen at once.…
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I don’t think it is reasonable to dismiss the anecdotal evidence or personal observations of the settlement planner, structured settlement broker or a personal injury lawyer who has represented hundreds or thousands of plaintiffs
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Why should we not question the credibility of those who emphasize “extensive financial services careers” or “spearheading multi million dollar portfolios” in their sales pitch to tort victims, yet demonstrate a reckless lack of discipline with their own finances?