Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tax lawyer to plaintiff law firms and business consultant Lawsuits across the country typically resolve by settlement. A ...

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 ...

Often, when larger personal injury or wrongful death cases are resolved, the plaintiff's counsel will be asked "Would your client be interested in a structured settlement?" The purpose of this article ...

Lawsuits settle far more than ending in a final judgment. When they do settle, the form of agreement and payment can dramatically change what plaintiffs keep. The path settlement funds take from a ...

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 ...