Monday, August 24, 2009

Is selling a structured settlement a good investment decision?

In nine cases out of ten, selling a structured settlement is not a good investment decision. Ideally, selling a structured settlement for cash should be the last alternative and should be resorted to only if the individual is confident of managing his own investment portfolio in a competent manner. This is because in any sale of a structured settlement, it is possible to lose up to half of the long-term value of the structured settlement.
A structured settlement offers guaranteed payment that is tax-free; this may not be the case with investments made by selling a structured settlement. Moreover, the regular payments offered by a structured settlement are a source of great comfort to retired individuals and those with an impaired earning ability. A structured settlement offers the advantage of a regular income without having to worry about managing it.
If one has sufficient business experience and is confident of himself, he can use the money obtained from the sale of a structured settlement as capital, and the money can also be used to make intelligent real estate purchases. In case, an individual has to sell his structured settlement, he should try and sell as few payments as would be required to get his work done. Exchanging the security of structured settlement payments for another investment plan has its risks and one should consider alternatives in collaboration with a financial advisor. An advantage of investing money obtained from selling a structured settlement is that one gains control of his own finances; with a structured settlement, the control is largely in the hands of lawyers and companies that pay the settlements.
Selling structured settlements can be particularly detrimental to individuals who are disabled, minors, workers compensated for loss, and compensation due to severe injury.

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Monday, August 10, 2009

Sell Structured Settlements For Cash - with Ease

If you have a structured settlement, you don’t have to wait for your money! It is possible to sell structured settlements & future lawsuit payments to financial institutions like Woodbridge.
Many plaintiffs who have won payment for damages are awarded a structured settlement, but it’s not always possible or advantageous to wait months, years—even a lifetime—to receive the full amount of the award.  If you have won a structured settlement in a lawsuit for any reason, whether it be for:
Personal Injury
Liability
Harassment
Malpractice

You can turn all or part of your future payments into a lump sum.  Selling your structured settlement can give you the financial freedom you need to meet today’s challenges and opportunities.
When selling structured settlements is the right call.

Structured settlements are designed to make sure that plaintiffs, especially those who have suffered life-altering injuries, will receive a steady stream of future income.  However, an inflexible schedule of future payments—often stretching out over a period of years—might not help you meet the immediate financial needs of you and your family.  Whether you want to buy a new house, pay down old debt, pursue a business opportunity, or just free up more cash-flow, selling structured settlements to Woodbridge Investments can put your award to work today.
A pioneer in the field, the principals of Woodbridge Investments have purchased close to one billion dollars in payments since 1993, and no one works harder to meet the unique needs of their clients.  Let our talented and creative team of financial consultants work with you to put the cash you need into your hands today.  We guarantee that no legitimate company will make a better offer when you’re ready to sell your structured settlement.