Office worker with an invisible disability

Career Prep for Young Adults with Disabilities

Embarking on a career path in business can lead to countless opportunities, whether young adults pursue corporate roles or entrepreneurship. For young adults with disabilities, the business world offers prospects for every interest and ability. These tips can help you prepare for each stage of working life in business.   Choose the Right Degree Your choice…

Open Enrollment 2022: The financial risk of Alzheimer’s disease

The Financial Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

By Amy Fontinelle Editor’s Note: This blog post from The Council for Disability Awareness’ member company, MassMutual, defines how much of a problem Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are becoming as people live longer; points out how significant the direct and indirect costs of caring for someone with dementia are becoming; and recommends steps for estate planning and preparation that…

New Year's Resolutions for September

“New Year’s Resolutions” for September

Happy New Year! Wait…aren’t we a little early (or a lot late) for that greeting? The truth is that for many people, September is the “real” new year, despite what the calendar says. And it’s easy to see why—after all that was traditionally the time we came back to school in a new outfit, maybe…

Do You Know the Financial Implications Of Taking A Career Break?

When it’s time to start a family, many parents-to-be are so focused on decorating the nursery and choosing the right car seat that they can overlook the life-altering impact a baby can have on their financial life. And we’re not just talking the exorbitant cost of diapers—we’re talking nearly 4 million dollars in “potential income.” These…

Adult couple working on their retirement plan. Plan. Prepare. Protect.

The Future is Now: How Today’s Disability can Affect Tomorrow’s Retirement Plans

By Sharon Scanlon Editor’s Note: It was a beautiful day outside. A perfect day to take a bike ride. Or maybe play a round of golf. But for Dave, it was a day to take it easy on the couch. He just had back surgery and had a few months of recovery ahead of him.…

New Year's Resolutions for September

“New Year’s Resolutions” for September

Happy New Year! Wait…aren’t we a little early (or a lot late) for that greeting? The truth is that for many people, September is the “real” new year, despite what the calendar says. And it’s easy to see why—after all that was traditionally the time we came back to school in a new outfit, maybe…

Do You Know the Financial Implications Of Taking A Career Break?

When it’s time to start a family, many parents-to-be are so focused on decorating the nursery and choosing the right car seat that they can overlook the life-altering impact a baby can have on their financial life. And we’re not just talking the exorbitant cost of diapers—we’re talking nearly 4 million dollars in “potential income.” These…