Disability insurance isn't a topic that comes up often in daily conversations (or even many financial ones). After all, none of us plan on becoming ill or injured to the extent we can no longer work.

Learn about Short-Term Disability Insurance, including its types, coverage options, and the application process involved.

More than a quarter of U.S. adults live with a disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Learn about long-term disability insurance: features, eligibility, cost, and claiming benefits. Protect your income and find the right policy today.

The disability insurance marketplace may seem relatively obscure to many life and health insurance advisors active in the industry today. However, the true nature and importance of income protection ...

The Social Security Administration estimates that 1 out of every 4 of today’s 23-year-olds will be disabled for at least 1 year during their working life. Are you and your family prepared? Here’s ...

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this story misstated what type of policy is considered the gold standard of disability insurance. It also misstated how someone’s youth affects ...

Maybe it’s the sign of the times, but I’ve been getting a lot of emails recently from senior citizens asking if they can get Social Security disability benefits. The answer depends on a variety of ...

How would you support yourself or your loved ones if you couldn't work due to an injury or illness? A majority of respondents said they'd dip into financial reserves or borrow, according to a study by ...

Today’s work climate is geared toward freelance jobs, which makes it especially important for self-employed people to know how to arrange for their financial needs. One major fear among sole ...

A disability can cause serious financial problems for people who become too ill or injured to work. The American government provides a safety net by allowing certain people with severe disabilities to ...