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, ...

If you’re getting offers to purchase your structured settlement, you're absolutely right to be skeptical. Selling a structured settlement for quick cash can be legal, but it’s often predatory and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...