http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=George+Hostetler Finances George Hostetler Sun, 30 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=49001&ca=Finances A prospective seller of a structured settlement payment is better served utilizing the services of a structured settlement broker rather than approaching a buyer directly. The same is true for an individual who is about to come into a large sum of money via a structured settlement payment. This is b... Finances George Hostetler Sat, 29 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=48968&ca=Finances Structured settlement payments are becoming popular because of the advantages they offer over other forms of payments and investment options. The payments which are available in the form of annuities are tax-free at the state and federal levels. Moreover, the payments are secured by state and federa... Finances George Hostetler Sat, 29 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=48999&ca=Finances Before one decides to sell his structured settlement for another investment opportunity; it is worthwhile to consider the pros and cons of such an action. The most important advantages of structured settlements include regular payments that are free from income tax and are secured by state and feder... Finances George Hostetler Sat, 29 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=48997&ca=Finances It is possible for recipients of a structured settlement payment to sell a part of the amount for a lump sum that can be used for meeting some near-term expenses. The process of transferring one’s rights to a structured payment to another party for a sum is referred to as factoring. The first step s... Finances George Hostetler Sat, 29 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=48964&ca=Finances There are several structured settlement companies and corporates that purchase structured settlements and offer a lump sum in exchange. The simple reason for a company to purchase a structured settlement is that it represents a good investment deal. Structured settlement payments from lottery winnin...