If you have a physically demanding career, obtaining disability insurance could be a smart move to protect your income if you ...

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 ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Insurance can be a cost-effective way to protect yourself financially from expensive issues like a house fire, car accident or serious health condition. Understanding the different types of insurance ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with ...

The Social Security Disability Insurance system was established as a social safety net program for workers who lose the physical or mental ability to work at a sustainable gainful activity level. It ...