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Pick your HGTV ® poison. Flip or Flop, The Property Brothers…they all make flipping homes look incredibly easy. It’s anything but, especially when you consider the initial costs of a home, renovations, and even marketing. For those unfamiliar, the practice of “flipping” involves purchasing a home valued low, and then selling it at a profit, most times after investing in some top-notch renovations to attract buyers.

We are pleased to announce the sole winner of RSL Funding’s ‘Imagine’ Scholarship: Shelby Morrow from Southaven, Mississippi! Out of hundreds of essays received, Shelby’s submission was exemplary. Her essay detailed a solid, well-constructed investment strategy, which addressed short and long-term financial and personal goals.

You’ve made it through the worst of it! You survived your accident and your recovery is in full swing. Perhaps you’ve even been awarded a structured settlement and are receiving periodic payments as a result of a win in court (if so, you may want to cash in those payments for a lump sum of cash.

Zombies, monsters, ghosts, and psycho killer clowns have nothin’ on the fear of real-life money problems. The thing is, most people are guilty of the occasional financial flub. But consistent money mistakes can lead to very scary situations that are hard to come back from. But a little goes a long way in avoiding these types of nightmares. We’ve put together the top 5 scariest financial blunders and how avoid them. The hope is that you can be aware of the traps and use your know-how to dodge them.

We’re guilty as charged! We buy food simply because it’s “there.” Some companies do an amazing job at marketing their food products. And YES, it can be hard to resist the call of super low prices on delicious flame-broiled burgers. But doing this kind of thing too much can affect our waistlines and our pocketbooks in negative ways.

The truth is, overindulging may be the culprit for some people. But for others, eating healthy on a budget may be a result of other reasons that are entirely out of their control.

Borrowing from Peter to pay Paul? Looking in your jeans pocket for loose change? We’re here to tell ya that all that’s for the birds. But scrambling for money doesn’t have to be a way of life. If you’ve been awarded a structured settlement, an annuity, or lottery winnings, it’s a good move to sell your payments for a large lump sum. But all is not lost if you don’t have a payment stream in place (other than your paycheck). We’ve put together a quick rundown of ways you can keep more money in your pocket. And please note, these are things you can do right now.

Have you fallen behind on rent? It’s a real issue if you don’t have the funds to make a dent in your housing debt. But don’t panic – if you’ve been awarded a structured settlement or annuity, you have a chance to set things right. And even if you don’t have structured settlement payments coming in, you can leverage other tactics to keep you in good standing. Understand that literally millions of folks have been in the same boat and have recovered…you can too.

No matter your flavor – be it Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Land Rover, BMW, or Jaguar – everyone’s got a favorite car. The look, the speed, the comfort…the unmistakable power of the engine are the lifeblood of most car enthusiasts. But let’s be real – nothing compares to owning a simple car that RUNS. The good thing is, after you sell a structured settlement or annuity, you’ll have a lump sum of cash to purchase a vehicle that’ll to get you from point A to point B (it may not be a Benz, but it’ll treat ya right).

Just imagine – you sell annuity payments for a large lump sum of cash and soon after, make a move that’ll change your life forever (we know, dramatic right?). You go back to school, proving to the world that you are one. smart. cookie. With the cash earned by selling your annuity payments, you could indeed tie up your scholastic loose ends.

Are you ready to be a boss? As in your own boss; someone who takes control of their future and starts their own business? If so, selling a structured settlement can provide the funds you need to make it over the initial hurdles all new businesses face.

If you have a structured settlement in place – RIGHT ON. You’re in a perfect position to sell your structured settlement payments for a lump sum and use the cash to buy a new home. It’s the American dream, after all!

But let’s get serious for a minute. Selling your gradual payments is how you get the lump sum you need so you can be financially set to pursue your home-buying dreams!

The money’s trickling in – but so are the bills! Being unable to get them paid is almost always a scary thought. But selling your structured settlement for a lump sum is an amazing way to keep the debt monster at bay.

There are certain characteristics that the best structured settlement payout companies have in common. Before choosing a structured settlement payout company, make sure you carefully consider the following list of attributes they share.

Waiting for a settlement while your case works its way through the court system can seem like an eternity, especially if your bills continue to pile up while you wait. At the time, pre settlement funding may seem like a viable option, but it has many disadvantages that many pre settlement sellers aren’t aware of until it’s too late.

Are you anticipating a big move in the future? While moving to a new place – whether across the street or across the country – is exciting, it is also a huge expense having many unexpected costs that pop up along the way. Pursuing a structured settlement buyout before your big move can get you the cash you need to ensure your move is as successful and easy as possible, with plenty of financial cushion. If you’re currently receiving payments, a lump sum might be the way to go.