When most people think of settlements, they think of the large payouts that celebrities and high-profile individuals receive. But did you know that there are also structured settlements? A structured ...

When somebody plays a part in another person’s injury or financial losses, they’re compelled by a judge or jury to pay a compensation to the wronged party. This compensation is known as a settlement.

Q: Our daughter, who is now in college, is soon to receive the proceeds from a lawsuit settlement. She was injured in an accident, and the payment is coming from the responsible party. In the latter ...

A blog reader recently asked me for my opinion on investing in structured settlements. I asked my Right Financial Plan co-author Tiya Lim for her thoughts, as she analyzes these types of investments ...

Liability insurers charge premiums in exchange for an agreement to cover certain claims against their policyholders. When settling a tort claim against a policyholder, the insurance company can pay a ...

“Three of my former employees were in a serious auto accident while on a fishing trip, which will result in large settlements for their future care and lost income. “Physically they are no longer able ...

Thirty years ago, a bipartisan coalition led by Sens. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Max Baucus (D-Mont.) had a noble concept to help accident victims protect their financial security. Instead of a ...

Failing to finish a debt settlement program can undo your progress and may even leave you worse off than before.