Did you win a lottery payout recently? Lottery payments usually come in the form of structured settlements — monthly or annual payments which occur over time. For example, one popular lottery payout involves an immediate payment followed by 29 more which happen annually. In some scenarios, this can be a good way of receiving your…
The world of finance can be a scary place, difficult to understand and navigate. Even if you understand how to manage your finances, it can be hard to do anything other than simply hang on. Things like lump sum versus annuity payments only serve to confuse you more. We have put together a basic guide…
If you’ve recently won a legal settlement or lawsuit, there’s a good chance that you will be receiving this money through structured settlement annuity payments. This means your money won’t be paid out all at once; rather, you’ll receive regular payments over a set period of years. Many people stick with their structured settlements due…
Many believe that after wining the lottery, the only tough choice you’ll ever have to make again is whether to receive your winnings as a lottery annuity settlement, or as a lottery lump sum payout. That, unfortunately, is not true. There are still many other things that winners need to be cautious of. Here are…
For the most part, Americans just aren’t traveling abroad. According to a recent survey, just 13% ventured over international waters in 2013 and just over a third (about 35%) currently have valid passports. This lack of travel is disappointing — maybe even a bit depressing — and the truth of the matter is that many…