Be Prepared: How Much Disability Insurance Do I Need?

How much disability insurance do you actually need? Can you sustain your standard of living if you bring in approximately 70% of your income? How prepared are you for a disability? We explore these and more

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Answering the Question: Disability Insurance – Yes or No?

Over half of the American population has less than one month’s income put aside for emergencies. Around 40% of Americans are not able to meet an unexpected expense of $400. You can financially prepare for the possibility of disability. The first step is realizing there’s no good excuse for not seeking out disability insurance.

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Income Insurance Options for Freelance Workers

Unlike full-time workers, freelancers typically aren’t entitled to paid sick days or vacation time. Being unexpectedly unable to work for a few weeks can deal a serious blow to a freelancer’s budget. Disability insurance can help decrease the burden of dealing with an unanticipated injury or illness.

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Taking Time Off to Have a Baby

Pregnancy involves much anticipation, preparation and uncertainty. Expectant moms know they ought to eat well, but there are many aspects of pregnancy and preparation for life beyond that are not as clear. Everyone’s experience is unique, and, for most people, navigating what comes next—not only the changes a baby brings, but also immediate questions about leave and health benefits—can be an unfamiliar and complicated process.

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Are You at Risk of Disability?

Are you at risk of disability? Despite confidence in your own health, there may be some hidden risks that could increase your likelihood of missing work due to a disability. Today we look at a few signs that you may be at a higher risk of having a disability claim in your future.

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Three Historically Bad Diet Tips

Despite sounding too good to be true (which they are), this bad diet advice was adopted—then abandoned—by numerous people trying to modify their diet in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle and smaller waistline. Here are three of the worst dieting tips which have remained popular over the decades.

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