Home Personal Finance SSDI and COVID-19: How to Apply for Disability Benefits Now The long-term physical effects of COVID-19 are still being discovered. If you’re thinking of applying for Social ...

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 ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

One in four 20-year-old Americans will be disabled before they reach age 67, according to the Social Security Administration. This reality underscores the need for long-term disability insurance (LTDI ...

Short-term medical disability insurance replaces a portion of your income if you are temporarily unable to work after a qualifying temporary illness or injury. Eligibility and coverage depend on your ...

The psychological assessment can be a stressful part of your disability application, but with preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that less than 23% of ...

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 ...

If you have a physically demanding career, obtaining disability insurance could be a smart move to protect your income if you're unable to work due to a chronic illness or injury. People in trade work ...

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, ...