Consider a Structured Settlement?: "Structured settlements have been around for a long time however their popularity has steadily increased over the past 6 years. In 1999 only 7% of insurance settlements that were under $7,000 were completed as structured settlements. While we don't have hard data for the current year, the number is much higher now."
Here are some more resons to consider a
structured settlement as a funding option for a legal settlement.
Cash in by cashing out.: "3 ways you win by not waiting for future payments.
A lawsuit winner, an annuity holder, and a lottery or jackpot winner may have one thing in common; they are likely receiving payments spread out over time. Whether they never had the option of taking all their money up front, or circumstances induced a long-term payout, there are currently safe and legal options to cash in future payments for a lump sum. Waiting out the long-term payout may or may not be the best choice. There are at least 3 ways to win by not waiting out the terms of the payout."
Find out those 3 ways to cash out your
structured settlement.
Can Your Annuity Do This?: "Many people buy annuities according to their agent's recommendations. However, many people do not even know what they own. It is a good idea to take inventory of your investments, and particularly your annuity. It is important to understand what your annuity can and cannot do and what features it has. Here are some of the things you definitely must be sure to know about your annuity:"
Find out more what
your annuity can and can't do....
Bextra, Vioxx and Side Effects ? Do You Need A Lawyer?: "The recent withdrawals of the prescription medications Vioxx and Bextra from the marketplace have many people concerned. Studies show that the use of Vioxx could increase the likelihood of strokes and heart attacks; Bextra carries those same risks and also increases the chances of contracting Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, a potentially fatal skin disease. Frequently prescribed to minimize the inflammation and pain of arthritis, these prescription drugs belong to a family of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs known as COX-2 inhibitors."
Find out if you qualify for a
structured settlement.
Avoid Annuity Tax Problems: "Millions of investors own retirement annuity accounts but few are aware of the tax implications when the annuity is passed to an heir or beneficiary. "
Find out how to avoid
annuity tax problems.
An Annuities Primer: "Annuities are long-term investment tools for supplementing retirement income. There are no IRS-imposed annual contribution limits, and annuity earnings grow tax-deferred until the funds are withdrawn or paid out as income."
A good
introduction to annuities. . . read on...
Annuity Owner Mistakes
Annuity Owner Mistakes: "Okay, so I can tell you I have sat in front of countless numbers of people who have made mistakes when purchasing and owning annuities. And I have visited people who wish they never got involved in an annuity. And I have seen people who say that their annuity is their worst nightmare...So what is it that makes the annuity such a bad thing for some people and such a great vehicle for others??? Well I am about to tell you...and it all goes back to the annuity owners biggest MISTAKE. Yes, not mistakes but mistake."
Read more here to avoid any
mistakes with your annuity.
Annuity Investment - The Whole Truth
Annuity Investment - The Whole Truth: "Do you ever feel like you haven't been told the whole truth? Kind of like something is missing? Well, you are not alone."
Read the rest of this article about
annuities here.
Annuity Investment Guide
Annuity Investment Guide: "While there is not a lack of information on annuities, there certainly is a lack of good information. In an age full of information, we are constantly bombarded with irrelevant data. Annuities are great investment vehicles. Annuities are bad investment vehicles. Annuities were my mom's worst nightmare. You have heard all the stories. So what do you do?"
Find out more about annuities from the author of
'Annuities: The Shocking Truths Revealed'
Annuity HelpFor You!
Here's a new article from the author of 'Annuities: The Shocking Truths Revealed':
Annuity Help!
"Many people today are looking for annuity help. The biggest challenge seems to be that most of the help is biased. What exactly do I mean? I mean that there is always a vested interest for the person who is helping you with your annuities. They are out to sell you something so you don't know if . . ."
Find out where you can get real help.
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