Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina and has taught and ...

Often, when larger personal injury or wrongful death cases are resolved, the plaintiff's counsel will be asked "Would your client be interested in a structured settlement?" The purpose of this article ...

Structured Settlement Annuity vs Lump-Sum Payout: Which Is Better? As the use of structured settlement annuities grows, it can be tough to decide whether to take the lump sum to invest or opt instead ...

Founded in 1996, Peachtree Financial helps individuals liquidate their structured settlement from annuity payments, lottery winnings and active nonsettled lawsuits. The company is free to apply and ...

“Our son sustained a horrible injury during birth that will require life-long medical care. There will be a large malpractice settlement. Our lawyer strongly recommends a structured settlement annuity ...

Eligibility for need-based financial aid depends on the student’s demonstrated financial need. Structured settlements can change how a student's financial aid is evaluated. Financial need is the ...