Almost exactly two years ago, “life happened” to me in a more sudden and dramatic way than I ever could have imagined possible. Even now, looking back, I can’t believe the circumstances that suddenly came crashing down around me at the same time, creating a perfect storm of emotional, physical and financial vulnerability that threatened […]
Category Archives: Disability Insurance Blog
While most of us understand the need to insure our cars and homes, many do not consider insuring what pays for those things… our paychecks. It is crucial to understand the importance of properly insuring your paycheck with disability insurance. Here are answers to six of people’s most pressing disability insurance questions: 1. Where does […]
A new year is a clean slate. Take advantage of the new beginning by taking steps that will help build you a better future. Many people will tell you they don’t have time to plan. I say you don’t have time not to. The bottom line is: Life happens. We have a tendency to focus […]
What would happen to you financially if you were injured or got sick and were unable to work? Your answer might be, “Well, there’s a government disability program. I’m not really sure what it’s called, but I know it’s there as a backup if I need it.” Are you sure? First, let’s cross Workers’ Compensation […]
Workers starting out today are projected to have about a three in 10 chance of experiencing a long-term disability during their working years. Yet, despite such daunting odds, nearly 70% of America’s workforce has no private disability insurance. In conducting a recently released consumer research project entitled “The Disability Divide,” the Council for Disability Awareness […]