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How you can plan in advance for times when your health prevents you from going to work and still pay the bills?

The Council for Disability Insurance is a nonprofit organization that helps consumers (and their employers and advisors) understand how money and health overlap. We write a lot about financial planning, physical and mental health, and insurance— and how they relate to each other.

Jan142021

Seasonal affective disorder

Coping with the Reality of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and COVID-19

No doubt about it: 2020 has been a year for the record books. We’ve faced the most serious public health threat we’ve seen in more than a century. We’ve experienced months of lockdowns, travel bans, closures, and restrictions. As a result, we’ve seen the global economy teeter on the verge of collapse, even as we…

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January 14, 2021Leave a commentHealth and Wellness, UncategorizedBy Charlie Fletcher
Jan122021

Low-Cost Ways to Cope With a Disability Diagnosis

Low-Cost Ways to Cope With a Disability Diagnosis

After weeks, months, or even years of searching for answers, a diagnosis – even a challenging one – can be a relief. There’s something extraordinarily powerful about being able to put a name to your symptoms and the cause behind them. However, that relief brings a hefty dose of its own fear and uncertainty with…

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January 12, 2021Leave a commentDisability Insurance, Excercise, Finance, Financial Planning, Health and Wellness, Living with Disability, Long Term Disability, Personal Finance, UncategorizedBy Emma Grace Brown
Jan72021

5 Ways to Embrace the Danish Concept of Hygge

Hygge may not be a household world in the States quite yet, but it’s currently experiencing a popularity growth spurt and influencing the way many Americans live their lives. With origins in Denmark, the word—pronounced “hoo-gah”—roughly translates to “coziness” in English, although most Danes will argue that hygge has more to do with well-being than anything else. It’s thought to…

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January 7, 2021Leave a commentHealth and Wellness, Reversing Burnout, UncategorizedBy The Council for Disability Awareness
Jan52021

Back to Work: Beating the January Slump

It’s a new year, a new beginning. We’re feeling refreshed after a season of holiday cheer and celebrating with family and friends. Maybe some of us ate and drank a little too much. And maybe we spent our entire year-end bonus on presents that the kids are already tired of playing with. But we all…

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January 5, 2021Leave a commentEmployee Wellness, HR, Reversing Burnout, WorkplaceBy The Council for Disability Awareness
Dec222020

How HR Can Make the Most of “Dead Week”

Is your office quiet that last week between Christmas and New Year’s? Chances are good it is; one survey found that 1/3 of U.S. workers planned to take the entire week as vacation, with nearly 70% expecting to take at least part of it.   But while the rest of your office might be relaxing by a…

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December 22, 2020Leave a commentEmployee Benefits, HR, WorkplaceBy The Council for Disability Awareness
Dec172020

Supporting employees during the holidays

Supporting Employees During The Holidays

When we think back to how “stressed” we used to feel during the holidays, we might long for a bit of that back…especially as we look ahead to what might be an isolated holiday. With your employees coping with burnout and COVID fatigue, the “holiday blues” may be stronger this year than ever. Here are…

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December 17, 2020Leave a commentEmployee Benefits, Flexibility, Health and Wellness, HR, WorkplaceBy The Council for Disability Awareness
Dec102020

A Guide to Accessible Home Buying

A Guide to Accessible Home Buying

How has the real estate industry changed over the past year? From full-time remote employment to social distancing measures, 2020 has been a year that constantly questioned the status quo and the way we interact with the world. The home buying process is one of the best examples of how a well-established procedure has adapted…

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December 10, 2020Leave a commentEmployee Benefits, Finance, Financial Planning, Living with Disability, Personal Finance, UncategorizedBy The Council for Disability Awareness
Dec82020

Planning New Holiday Traditions

Planning For New Holiday Traditions

Just like everything else about 2020, the holidays are looking extremely different. Since most of our traditions revolve around groups—whether your own social posse or attending large events—it might feel challenging to consider how you will celebrate this season. The good news is that you can still carry on most of the traditions you cherish,…

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December 8, 2020Leave a commentFlexibility, UncategorizedBy The Council for Disability Awareness
Dec32020

Ideas for virtual holiday fun

Virtual Holiday Fun to Get Your Team in the Spirit

If there ever was a time to pull out all the stops for the holiday, this is it. Unfortunately, many companies are forgoing the traditional year-end celebration, with one survey finding that 44% of organizations say they won’t hold one this year. However, there’s no reason to be a Grinch, given that your team might…

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December 3, 2020Leave a commentEmployee Benefits, HR, Uncategorized, WorkplaceBy The Council for Disability Awareness
Dec12020

How Having a Chronic Illness Complicates Retirement

How Having a Chronic Illness Complicates Retirement

Retirement is something we all dream about. We often envision it as a well-deserved reward after a lifetime of hard work. We imagine it as a time of rest and relaxation, golden years of worry-free ease. The reality is far different for the majority of us. Studies show, for example, 23% of Americans have less…

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December 1, 2020Leave a commentFinance, Financial Planning, Protect Your Income, UncategorizedBy Charlie Fletcher
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  • Avoiding Winter Employee Burnout
    January 19, 2021
  • Seasonal affective disorder
    Coping with the Reality of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and COVID-19
    January 14, 2021
  • Low-Cost Ways to Cope With a Disability Diagnosis
    Low-Cost Ways to Cope With a Disability Diagnosis
    January 12, 2021
  • 5 Ways to Embrace the Danish Concept of Hygge
    January 7, 2021
  • Back to Work: Beating the January Slump
    January 5, 2021
  • How HR Can Make the Most of “Dead Week”
    December 22, 2020
  • Supporting employees during the holidays
    Supporting Employees During The Holidays
    December 17, 2020
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    Four Methods of Budgeting That Will Help You Save Money
    December 15, 2020
  • A Guide to Accessible Home Buying
    A Guide to Accessible Home Buying
    December 10, 2020
  • Planning New Holiday Traditions
    Planning For New Holiday Traditions
    December 8, 2020

 

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