Free content for your website or blog
Home About Us Article Writing Most Read Articles Authors Blog Wiki Contact Us
RSS Register Login
Topics
 
Home > Finance >

What Are Structured Settlements ?

Date Published: 27th April 2006
Bookmark and Share Republish What Are Structured Settlements ?
Author: Bob Benson RSS Views: N/A PRINT ASK ABOUT THIS ARTICLE
When someone has won a structured settlement that has arisen from a lawsuit, they expect they will have to wait a year or more just to receive the money, this is not true. There are many companies available to you that exist to purchase your settlement from you. These types of companies will pay you cash in exchange for the structured settlement or any portions of your periodic settlement that is remaining. What does this mean for you? Well this essentially means that you will receive a lump sum payment from the company who will purchase your structured settlement and have the ability to use it for anything they desire rather it be paying for college, purchasing a new home, paying off debts, investing into the future, anything you desire.

Generally, a structured settlement is the result of a lawsuit, this is an agreement made between you and the responsible party that you will accept specified payments from them in a specified period of time, as a result you will release them of any liability named in your lawsuit. There are a variety of payment methods you can choose from such as annual installments that come over several years or in payouts that come every few years. Other types of structured settlements include winnings from situations where the awards are of a substantial amount such as contests or lotteries.

Structured settlements are tax-free and used to provide financial security over the long term; however, many people choose to sell their settlement in order to gain the money right away. You have many options when it comes to selling your settlement, you can sell as little or as much as you want and fits your needs and wants. This is an option that many people take advantage of when they have receive a structured settlement of any type. They often like the advantage of having all the monies right away instead of having to wait years and years, which could hinder any plans of purchasing large ticket items such a home. Sometimes the payments will not be large enough to make any sort of significant investment without the need of saving for several years. This is where selling your structured settlement to a reputable company that has a high track record and solid integrity will do some good.


Jeff Lakie is a contributing author at our website where
You can get a free
Secured Loans Quote
right now. Take a moment and see
for yourself.
Tags: money, period of time, financial security, monies, installments, lump sum payment, contests, lotteries, purchasing a new home, structured settlements, structured settlement, responsible party, paying off debts
This article is free for republishing
Source: http://www.articlealley.com/article_48294_19.html
Bookmark and Share Republish What Are Structured Settlements ?

Related Video

The Benefits of Structured Settlements: Kyle's ... Beware of Companies Promising "Pennies on the D... Williams on McCain/Palin: NBC 10/22/08 [part 1] Cash Advance Short Term Payday Loans Vista Cali...
 

Ask a Question About this Article

>> As a ge retiree should i cash the 91 dollar ck i ...
>> Structural Engineer Details, Top Structural Engineer Exposed
>> Information on Structural Engineering Companies and Services
>> Cell structure of malignant cells?
Powered by