A 20-something today has a one in four chance of becoming disabled before retirement, according to the Social Security Administration. While Social Security disability benefits can help, the average ...

Q: Can you summarize who is eligible for disability benefits? A: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), often referred to by the shorthand "disability," is available to disabled individuals who ...

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Do you have a financial plan if you're sidelined by illness or injury? According to the Social Security Administration, close to one in four 20-year-olds will face a disability that interferes with ...

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Millions of Americans are unable to work each year because of illnesses or injuries. While you hope you are never a part of that statistic, you should review your insurance coverage to make sure you ...

It is May, and time for Disability Insurance Awareness Month (DIAM), the marketing campaign used by many agents and advisors to raise awareness about the importance of income protection for their ...