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.

Do you have a financial plan if you're sidelined by illness or injury? According to the Social Security Administration, close to one in four 20-year-olds will face a disability that interferes with ...

A 20-something today has a one in four chance of becoming disabled before retirement, according to the Social Security Administration. While Social Security disability benefits can help, the average ...

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What would happen if your paycheck suddenly stopped because you were ill or injured and couldn't work? Could you still pay your mortgage or rent and monthly bills? You could if you had long-term ...

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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, ...

Sophie Venz is a former Deputy Editor at Forbes Advisor. She is an experienced editor and features reporter, and has previously worked in the small business and start-up reporting space. Previously ...

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