Winning the lottery can be a life-changing experience, but unfortunately, many states force winners to accept their money over a long period of time in the form a lottery annuity. Thankfully, lottery winners have the right to sell annuity payments for a huge lump sum and seize control of their financial destiny. Selling lottery payments […]
If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell annuity payments and get your cash upfront rather than waiting for it (or waiting for 10 to 20 years for all the payments to trickle in), it can be a tough decision to make unless you understand exactly how an annuity is beneficial, how it’s […]
Structured settlement annuities in legal cases provide claimants with much-needed compensation for wrongs committed. Whether it is the result of a medical malpractice lawsuit (which, in 2013, paid out a whopping $3.6 billion in compensation) or a lawsuit against an employer (which have risen over 400% since 1995), a structured settlement annuity provides relief for […]
Does your search history include “cash for structured settlement”? There are companies out there that buy structured settlements, and want to pay you a lump sum for your annuity. Should you go ahead and cash it out now? Not so fast. Take the time to look at the the question from all sides to find […]
Did you know that 48% of lottery winners still go to work after winning the lottery? It’s a shocking statistic but the fact is winning the lottery isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. Winning the lottery often comes with a catch: you don’t get paid all at once. Rather than a lump sum […]
