http://www.artipot.com/dir/finance/structured-settlements/ Latest Structured Settlements articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/420437/structured-settlement-transfers-the-blunt-truth.htm Structured settlement companies, or factoring companies, trade lump sums of cash to people who have structured settlements from a successful lawsuit. If you want a large sum of money, and are willing to trade your future rights to more money, for cash now, then this might be an option for you. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:02:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/420437/structured-settlement-transfers-the-blunt-truth.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/408976/important-cash-for-structured-settlement-facts.htm What if any conditions should you set with the transfer of cash for structured settlement payment rights? Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:16:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/408976/important-cash-for-structured-settlement-facts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/386454/cash-payouts-with-a-structured-settlement.htm The extent of a cash payout on a structured settlement depends largely on the dollar value placed on a claimant's pain and suffering and terms offered by buyout firms. In a structured settlement, claimants can wait months and years to receive rectification for personal injury caused by automobile accidents, or included in trust funds, or annuities. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:28:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/386454/cash-payouts-with-a-structured-settlement.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/375753/lawsuit-settlement-funding-and-pre-settlement-loans-for-your-financial-needs-for-court.htm Legal finance, often known as pre settlement funding, is a way for the plaintiff in a legal case to get cash in hand, while awaiting the final judgments and settlements in his or her case. To keep the case on the right course, it can also be used to keep money flowing for attorney's fees. Help you out of the tight money situations which can arise as you patiently wait for... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:17:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/375753/lawsuit-settlement-funding-and-pre-settlement-loans-for-your-financial-needs-for-court.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/336459/a-guide-to-structured-settlement-loans.htm We can find ourselves accepting a structured settlement for many reasons. Sometimes, for example, we may be offered this kind of deal after a lawsuit awards us compensation after an accident. Or, we may have a big lottery win and be offered a structured settlement deal instead of a one-off payment. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:17:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/336459/a-guide-to-structured-settlement-loans.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/335545/questions-to-ask-a-structured-settlement-broker.htm If you are offered the chance to take a structured settlement deal then you may well think about using a structured settlement broker to help you get the best possible solution. These specialists can help you negotiate and broker the best settlement for your needs and circumstances and can also give sound advice on how to actually structure your deal to best suit you. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:18:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/335545/questions-to-ask-a-structured-settlement-broker.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/325414/setting-the-terms-for-a-structured-insurance-settlement.htm If you are making a claim for compensation then you may find that the company that you are taking to court or taking legal action against will offer you a structured settlement instead. This kind of settlement pays out a series of payments up to a certain lump sum rather than a single lump sum all at once. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:19:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/325414/setting-the-terms-for-a-structured-insurance-settlement.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/324665/five-reasons-not-to-take-cash-for-your-structured-settlement.htm Structured settlements are legally approved methods of making payments for issues such as injury and accident compensation. Rather than giving out a lump sum here these deals are designed to make a series of payments over time to a schedule that you work out with the company in question. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:58:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/324665/five-reasons-not-to-take-cash-for-your-structured-settlement.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/323773/will-pre-settlement-lawsuit-funding-work-for-you.htm If you are in the process of taking an individual or company to court to claim compensation after an accident or other incident then you probably already realize that this can be a long and drawn out process. Although you may have a fairly good idea that you will get some money in the end that isn't necessarily much help to you now. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:43:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/323773/will-pre-settlement-lawsuit-funding-work-for-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/320111/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-variable-annuities.htm Investors buy annuities for many different reasons. Some simply buy them as an additional form of investment, some buy them as part of a pension/retirement fund package and some are given annuities as part of a structured settlement compensation deal. In addition, some investors take this route for long term financial gain and some for immediate returns. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:24:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/320111/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-variable-annuities.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/318178/three-reasons-to-consider-real-estate-investment.htm If you have some spare cash to invest then you may be considering real estate investment as an option. Investing in property has become a particularly popular way of looking for financial investment growth in recent years both for individuals and professional investors. Even though the current market does not have a great outlook at the moment, many investors still believe... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:59:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/318178/three-reasons-to-consider-real-estate-investment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/317557/why-buy-a-structured-settlement.htm Buying structured settlements as a form of investment is popular with both investment businesses and with some individuals. These settlements are compensation payouts which are given to people in place of a lump sum payment. The payments they receive here will be made to a staggered schedule agreed at the beginning the settlement. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:18:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/317557/why-buy-a-structured-settlement.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/316763/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-taking-a-lump-sum-settlement.htm If you win a compensation case then you may be offered a choice when it comes to the settlement that is made to you. You may, for example, be offered a structured settlement which makes a series of regular payments to you over a period of time until your agreement is fulfilled. Or, you may be offered a lump sum payment as a one-off. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:04:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/316763/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-taking-a-lump-sum-settlement.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/313213/using-a-broker-to-get-cash-for-structured-settlement-plans.htm If you are considering selling off your structured settlement plan then your first aim should be to get the most money that you can for it. This won't equal the amount that you would necessarily get from your plan if you let it run on but it could give you a useful cash sum. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:49:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/313213/using-a-broker-to-get-cash-for-structured-settlement-plans.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/312968/the-advantages-of-taking-a-structured-settlement.htm If you have recently won compensation following an injury of some kind or other then you may be given two choices when it comes to getting your money. The traditional route here used to be the payment of a lump sum of cash and that option is still available. But, more recently, more and more compensation winners have opted to take their money in a structured settlement. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:34:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/312968/the-advantages-of-taking-a-structured-settlement.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/312748/what-are-real-estate-notes.htm A real estate note (also often called a real estate receivable) is an official document that outlines an agreement between two parties that relates to property or land. In basic terms a mortgage deal is a real estate note as it outlines the commitments that the buyer of the property makes to the mortgage lender in order to borrow and pay back the money that they need. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:39:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/312748/what-are-real-estate-notes.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/312686/how-will-you-use-your-personal-injury-settlement.htm If you have suffered from some kind of personal injury and are at the settlement stage of the legal process then you may be given a big choice to make. You could, for example, take the payment that is awarded to you as a lump sum. Or you could take it as a series of payments known as a structured settlement. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:06:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/312686/how-will-you-use-your-personal-injury-settlement.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/312679/how-does-debt-settlement-work.htm Debt settlement is a debt management process that allows a consumer to 'settle' a range of debts by making a specific move to pay off some of them. The creditor to whom the money is owed will, if they accept the settlement offer, wipe off the rest of the debts that remain. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:43:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/312679/how-does-debt-settlement-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/312205/a-guide-to-the-tax-annuity.htm As investment products go annuities are made even more attractive to many investors because of the potential tax advantages that they can have. The actual tax breaks you get here will, of course, depend on where in the world you live, however, many annuities will give you the chance to save on some potential tax costs in various ways. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:49:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/312205/a-guide-to-the-tax-annuity.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/310790/a-guide-to-selling-an-annuity.htm Some people opt to buy annuities as investment funds whilst others have no choice but to buy them. In some countries, for example, certain types of pension funds dictate that you use your funds to buy annuities when you retire as the source of your retirement income. Or, you may choose to take the annuity route in a compensation case to get a quick structured settlement. Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:21:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/310790/a-guide-to-selling-an-annuity.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/310665/how-do-mortgages-work.htm Mortgages are types of loan products that are most often used to buy a property of some sort, either for residential or commercial use. These products can be taken out with financial institutions and a variety of specialist mortgage lenders. Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:19:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/310665/how-do-mortgages-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/308177/what-to-look-for-in-structured-settlement-advice.htm If you are being offered a structured settlement compensation deal as part of a legal action then you may need to take independent advice to help you assess whether the offer is a good one or not. You may, for example, talk to your lawyer or you may opt to talk to a specialist broker that helps negotiate and set up these kinds of deals. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:07:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/308177/what-to-look-for-in-structured-settlement-advice.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/308129/a-guide-to-cash-flow.htm The financial term cash flow is most often used to describe the 'flow' of money that comes into a business and that then goes out of it. Cash flow analysis and reporting can be applied for a specific period of time (i.e. a financial year) or on a project or product basis. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:43:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/308129/a-guide-to-cash-flow.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/307979/what-is-a-real-estate-investment-fund.htm Many people think that investing in real estate means that they have to buy a property and then either do it up for a quick sale or hang on to it and use it for a rental income until its value rises enough to make selling it worth while. This can put a lot of investors off the real estate market. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:44:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/307979/what-is-a-real-estate-investment-fund.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/307865/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-credit-card-settlement.htm If you have a lot of credit card debt that is getting too much for you to handle then a settlement solution could be the answer to your problems. This kind of debt solution works by offering the credit card company a payment as a settlement on the account. If this is acceptable to them then they take the payment and then wipe off your remaining borrowings leaving you with a... Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:09:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/307865/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-credit-card-settlement.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/307830/understanding-the-role-of-structured-settlement-brokers.htm There is some confusion with people who have an interest in the structured settlements sector over the role of structured settlement brokers. The brokers that operate in this sector can actually take on one of two roles. Let's take a look at the differences between them: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:31:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/307830/understanding-the-role-of-structured-settlement-brokers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/306366/why-structured-settlements-are-quite-useful.htm A structured settlement once agreed by you to receive, you cannot exchange it for a lump sum payment, and you may not utilize your settlement as security for a loan. In some situations, you may be able to sell your structured settlement, but laws differ from state to state. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:07:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/306366/why-structured-settlements-are-quite-useful.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/306352/best-tips-for-a-healthier-structured-settlement.htm Idyllically, selling a structured settlement for cash ought to be the last alternative and should be resorted to only if the individual is confident of managing his own investment portfolio in a capable way. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:42:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/306352/best-tips-for-a-healthier-structured-settlement.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/305412/a-guide-to-buying-an-annuity.htm When you use an annuity as an investment vehicle you basically invest now to get an income later. These products are designed to provide a regular source of income based on the investment that you have made over time or as one or more lump sums. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:11:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/305412/a-guide-to-buying-an-annuity.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/304166/three-reasons-to-accept-a-personal-injury-structured-settlement.htm In the course of your personal injury lawsuit you may be offered a structured settlement deal as a financial option. This could be offered to you at the end of the case when the court finds in your favor and orders an insurance company to pay you a certain amount of compensation. Or the company itself could offer it before your case gets to court or during the process. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:38:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/304166/three-reasons-to-accept-a-personal-injury-structured-settlement.htm