You can sell all or part of your structured settlement for a lump sum, but you need court approval and will only receive a percentage of your total future payouts. Structured settlements are regular, ...

"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 ...

Achieving financial security can be difficult in this world. For those who acquire wealth in the aftermath of a life-altering accident, economic stability can be even more essential. Unfortunately, ...

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 ...

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 ...