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A Guide to the Buzzwords of Advanced Funding
 
Chances are if you have business with an advanced funding firm, you know exactly why you're there; you want cash today in exchange for your future payments. But this does not necessarily mean that you are familiar with or comfortable using the terms the company you are interacting with is proficient in This is the buzzword guide to advanced funding terminology to help prepare your for your transaction.

An annuity is an insurance contract in which a person receives fixed payments over a defined period of time, usually a lifetime. An annuity allows people to build substantial funds for retirement, and plan for future generations. You can also receive an annuity in a legal settlement, often called a structured settlement. As the annuitant, you are the person entitled to receive the annuity payments. These payments are generally deferred payments scheduled over a long period of time.

Often, people feel locked in by their annuity, and realize they need flexible options fast. This is where advanced funding comes in. You can sell your annuity for a lump sum payment or cash now. Funding companies like JG Wentworth specialize in purchasing annuities and structured settlements. Funding companies will step into your shoes, and accept your deferred settlement payments in exchange for an immediate lump sum payment. This is called liquidity, or the ability and speed with which a security can be turned into cash you can use now.

This terminology is often difficult to understand if you don't come from a financial background, but familiarizing yourself with them is essential before making any economic decisions. While everyone would love to know exactly how their finances will pan out in the future, it is impossible to foresee obstacles that will occur in the future. Educate yourself on the numerous possibilities available before completing financial transactions that will impact your future.

About the author:

Nina Nocciolino is a copywriter for DMi Partners, an interactive marketing firm specializing in higher education, real estate, retail and finance.


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Ambac Commutes Approximately $3.5 Billion of CDO Exposure for Cash ...
WELT ONLINE, Germany - 15 hours ago
As a result of the settlements, Ambac expects to record positive adjustments to its aggregate mark-to-market and impairment reserves. ...
Ambac commutes $3.5 Billion in CDO exposure BusinessWeek
Ambac commutes about $3.5 billion of CDO exposure - Update Trading Markets (press release)
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The #1 Reason Consumers Sell Their Structured Settlements Is to ...
EON, WA - Oct 28, 2008
“Approximately 71% of the surveyed consumers selling all or part of their structured settlements have held them for more than 10 years, and we believe that ...

Structured Products PDS
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 7 hours ago
Offer Opens 20 November 2008 Expected Commencement of 21 November 2008 Trading on the ASX Calculation of Cash Call Warrant Settlement Amount at Expiry ...

Jon White victim reaches tentative settlement with Urbana school ...
Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette, IL - 19 hours ago
The girl will receive the rest in the form of a structured settlement beginning when she is 18 and concluding in 2059. Mark Netter, president of the Urbana ...

BGC Partners to Webcast 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
MarketWatch - 16 hours ago
Factors may also include the costs and expenses of developing, maintaining and protecting intellectual property, including judgments or settlements paid or ...

LAWSUIT FINANCIAL ANTICIPATES CHANGES IN LEGAL CLIMATE
dBusinessNews Detroit (press release), MI - Nov 18, 2008
Lawsuit Financial will also provide attorney funding for litigation costs, structured settlements, expert witness fees, and pending attorney fees. # # #

Ringler Associates(R) Board Elects New Member Ann Marie VonBank
MarketWatch - Nov 3, 2008
VonBank has 17 years of experience in both the insurance and legal fields, focusing on structured settlements exclusively since joining Ringler Associates ...

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Scotiabank's early start to bank earnings season
National Post, Canada - 22 hours ago
He noted that other banks could report losses related to failed Lehman trade settlements, credit spread-related valuation adjustments and conduit asset ...
Scotiabank provides information on fourth quarter writedowns of ... Canada NewsWire (press release)
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Another Jon White victim reaches tentative settlement
Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette, IL - Nov 18, 2008
The girl will receive the rest in the form of a structured settlement beginning when she is 18 and concluding in 2059. Judge Brian McPheters approved the ...

Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News
Seeking Alpha, NY - 1 hour ago
CEO David Wallis said the settlements "represent positive and tangible steps" towards the "de-risking and de-leveraging of our balance sheet. ...