Gig workers make up a growing portion of the workforce. During Disability Insurance Awareness Month, it’s important to understand the opportunities presented by the gig economy. Your client’s health, ...

People regularly ask me about disability insurance. They say things like, “I’m as healthy as a horse. Do I really need that?” Or “I think I have some disability coverage provided through my work, but ...

Disability insurance isn't a topic that comes up often in daily conversations (or even many financial ones). After all, none of us plan on becoming ill or injured to the extent we can no longer work.

The economic downturn has caused many Americans to take a hard look at their financial lives - with many recognizing the need to adjust both their spending and savings habits to reduce debt and build ...

VA disability compensation is completely tax-free at both federal and state levels. You don't report it on your tax return.

Today’s work climate is geared toward freelance jobs, which makes it especially important for self-employed people to know how to arrange for their financial needs. One major fear among sole ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Disability income replaces a portion of lost wages when an ...

The probability of an income-interrupting event over the course of your career trucking is more likely than you might think. Three out of every 10 Americans between ages 35 and 65 will become disabled ...

Disability income compensation insurance, often referred to simply as disability insurance or disability income insurance, is a type of insurance policy that provides financial protection to ...

One in four 20-year-old Americans will be disabled before they reach age 67, according to the Social Security Administration. This reality underscores the need for long-term disability insurance (LTDI ...

If you’re a freelancer or entrepreneur, or thinking about becoming one, it’s vital to protect yourself and your business. Here are the top disability insurance providers for self-employed workers: ...

Between the loss of income and increases in medical care costs, disabling injuries suffered by high-income physicians can cause financial devastation that far exceeds that of their premature death.