There are very few of us who will stay in the same job for the entirety of our careers. This is a very different world of business than what once was; it used to be that people committed their working lives to one company where they started and from which they retired. Today, with many more options on the table and even the availability of working from home in this technologically sophisticated world of commerce, people will often work with many different companies throughout their career as they explore many different experiences.

Luckily we are able to go from company to company, position to position, without sacrificing those financial elements that we have put in place. For instance, if we began a 401k retirement savings plan with one company we have the ability to roll over this savings plan to the next company with which we work. In fact, we should be sure that none of what we have taken such pains to put in place is sacrificed in any way when we move to another company.

Long term disability insurance, for instance, should be something that is always in place regardless of the career in which we are working or the company for which we are working. Disability insurance protects us and our family if we are unable to continue to earn a living because of an illness or an injury. This is protection that should never – under any circumstances – be sacrificed regardless of the moves that you make in your life.

While different companies may offer different internal short and long term disability insurance policies from which to choose, there is often also the need to maintain private disability income insurance in order to fully protect a family. So when switching jobs be sure to keep an eye on your disability insurance!

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We, as a nation, are going through a difficult time at the moment and many, many people and businesses are looking for any which way they can to cut down their expenses. With economic considerations foremost in our minds, we are hard pressed to be convinced that we need to put any more money out of pocket no matter what the purpose. In fact, some people – in a state of panic about what the future holds – are pulling their money from investments, canceling insurance policies, and essentially hunkering down with their cash in hand.

The problem with this scenario is two-fold. For one, pulling money out of investments only serves to further damage the market and you are not giving your accounts the opportunity to experience the upturn; essentially taking a financial hit you don’t need to take if you just wait it out a bit. Secondly, canceling insurance policies puts you in a much more financially vulnerable position than you were when you started.

Disability insurance, for instance, is something that many people think is optional and always the first thing that people think of when they think of cutting down on the money they spend on premiums. But it can be disastrous to not have disability insurance; in fact, it is tantamount to canceling your life insurance policy. Could you imagine the financial situation your family would be if you or your spouse were to pass away with no life insurance in place?

Now imagine a scenario – a much more likely scenario than death by the way – in which you or your spouse becomes ill or injured and are unable to continue earning a salary at work. With no disability insurance in place, your family could easily be facing a financial nightmare.

There are many ways to cut down expenses during this difficult time but canceling disability insurance is not one of them. Protect your family in the long term by keeping protective measures in place.

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There are some things that we just have to do – like it or not – in this lifetime in order to best protect ourselves and our family. Sometimes you just need to bite the bullet and get it done; you can then move on knowing that you won’t have to do it again anytime soon and you are protected. Many people feel this way about life insurance or about doing their will. Surely no one likes to think about their mortality or what would happen to their kids if they died but the fact remains that these are things that responsible people need to do, no matter how uncomfortable the process.

This is also very much the case with long term disability. No one wants to consider the possibility of getting so ill they cannot return to work, or being involved in an accident so severe that their life is altered. But the fact remains, as is the case with life insurance and the rest, that these possibilities must be considered if you are to protect yourself and your family.

The good news is that with a good long term disability policy the process can be completed quickly; completing the application process and choosing from among the available disability insurance plans takes very little time and can be eased by working with a knowledgeable professional who can lead you in the right direction for your circumstances and your budget.

Once you have chosen a disability insurance policy you can essentially “forget” that you have it until such time that you have to renew (if you have chosen that type of policy). But you can carry on knowing that you have done the responsible thing in protecting your family in the unlikely event of an illness or injury that hinders your earning potential.

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We have all had ingrained in us the importance of planning for our future. Even as young people just starting out in the work world we have it drilled into our head how crucial it is to start retirement savings right away; and most of us do just that in an effort to be financially responsible and plan well for what lies ahead. But, unfortunately, far too few of us give insurance policies the same consideration, even though they are just as important; specifically long term disability.

For most of us, it is a far more natural undertaking to go about getting life insurance. This is an insurance policy that we always knew we needed, and most of us go right to work making that happen when we get married or have children. But disability insurance receives far less attention in terms of the importance of insurance; even though it is just as crucial for protecting an individual and a family.

Individual: Consider for a moment that you are hurt or injured and unable to return to work. Perhaps you have savings and investments you can call upon; but most of us don’t. And even if we do, how long will they last? This puts a grown adult in the position of possibly having to move back in with family. Long term disability insurance can protect your income and preserve your lifestyle in the face of unusual circumstances.

Couple: When two people are sharing the responsibility of contributing to a household income, their world can be shattered when one is unable to continue earning. This puts the financial pressure on the partner to make up for lost income, while perhaps simultaneously caring for their sick or injured loved one. With long term disability insurance, however, financial restraints are removed.

Family: This is the most crucial scenario of all as an entire family may be counting on the income of the person who is suddenly unable to earn. With long term disability insurance in place we are able to provide for our families no matter what our present circumstances.

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There are many times throughout our life when we will have to carefully weigh benefits with cost. Certainly – in all areas of life – we desire to have as much as we can at the least possible price. But getting to this “sweet spot” often requires finding a balance between what you need and what you can afford; and some sacrifices may often have to be made.

Sacrifices should not apply to insurance policies however, as these policies are meant to financially protect ourselves and our family in the event of a crisis. But budget still has to be considered. We make this choice every day; consider the health insurance policy choices we had when we started with a particular company. Perhaps we decided to forgo dental insurance or comprehensive vision in order to have a more comprehensive health insurance policy at a price we could afford. The same achievement of balance applies to disability insurance.

Many people may be tempted to just go with short term disability insurance in order to save on premiums. Of course, any disability insurance – short term or otherwise – is better than no disability insurance, but you must consider what you will get for your money and how it will impact your family if you become sick or are injured. When you are classified as disabled you are determined to be in a physical (or mental) condition that precludes you from continuing to work in your current position. This may be for a month or it may be for the lifetime of your viable employment years. If you should become disabled at a young age and find that you are hindered from returning to your job – or any comparable job – what would you do in terms of pay? Long term disability – even for the higher premium it may cost as opposed to short term disability insurance – can provide comprehensive protection.

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As an adult living in the twenty-first century, there is an enormous amount of pressure and responsibility in daily life. Pressures include keeping up with mortgage or rental payments, utilities, groceries, car payments, car insurances, health insurances, and miscellaneous expenses for the entire -family; not to mention carry-over debt from credit cards or student loans. No one is able to foresee the future. How would the bills be paid if you had an accident or became ill and were unable to work? In order to guarantee that you can maintain your household and continue to provide for your family, exploring various disability insurance options are a necessity.

When an individual is covered by disability insurance, they will receive an income when they are unable to work due to an accident or an illness. There are several options to be aware of when exploring disability insurance such as short-term and long-term policies. Short-term disability insurance provides payment for a maximum of two years, while long term disability insurance provides payment for a few years or for the entire length of your lifespan.

Disability insurance policies can be non-cancelable or guaranteed renewable. A non-cancelable policy dictates that the policy will not be canceled by the insurance company. The only time that the policy can be cancelled is due to non-payment. Policy holders may renew each year without fear of higher premiums or a change in benefit coverage.

Guaranteed renewable policies assure policy holders that their policy will not be cancelled and can be renewed on a yearly basis with the same benefits. The difference in this option is the fact that the company has the right to raise premiums. The amount of coverage, as well as the covered benefits of each policy, will vary depending on the specifics of each policy.

When all of the variables are considered, policies explored, and the right choices are made to secure a disability insurance policy that meets the specific needs of each individual, people can feel at ease that they have fully armed themselves with protection for their family. Disability insurance not only provides for the payment of bills during an extended work absence, it provides an overall security and reassurance for the entire family.

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There are so many things that we have to consider as adults who are in charge of ourselves and sometimes a family, especially if we have children. Who knew there would be so much to think about and so much that we would have to prepare for in terms of the unexpected but still possible. Sure, going through the process of finding a life insurance policy is uncomfortable but we know that it is something that we have to do if we are going to do the right thing by our families. Disability insurance falls under this same umbrella. Is it uncomfortable to consider – as well as discuss and essentially plan for – a possible illness or injury that would render us unable to return to work? Of course! But it is what must be done if we are to ensure that our family is protected in this unlikely of circumstances.

If you are considering long term disability insurance you have taken at least the first step in making a solid choice for yourself and your family. The reality cannot be avoided; and that reality is that most of us are working diligently on a monthly basis to make our paychecks stretch as far as they can go. Without that paycheck, most of us would not be able to last even a month in our homes. Even if we could last a month, with a long term disability that stops us from returning to work we would have many months to consider after that.

The cost of a long term disability insurance policy may be what holds many people back from taking the plunge and getting the policy. But really we can’t afford not to have such a policy; especially when you consider what would happen to your home, your savings accounts, your investments, your retirement plans, your children’s education, and the future of your family without a long term disability insurance policy.

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In the last post we discussed how vulnerable a family could be if – with only one person bringing in an income and no disability insurance to speak of – the earner of the family becomes ill or injured and is unable to continue to work. Facing medical bills, household expenses, and a complete loss of income, a woman who has been, up until this point, staying home with her children may realize that she needs to return to work. But the issue then becomes finding reputable, affordable care for not only the children but also for the partner who is sick or injured and may need daily assistance; all services that can more than devour a paycheck.

Had this family had long term disability insurance in place, however, they would have not had to worry about finances on top of everything else that they were already facing. This mother could have continued to stay home and care for her children, pay their household expenses, and hire the appropriate care for her spouse.

But this is only one side of the coin. There are many couples that choose to also take out disability insurance policies for the partner that is at home with the children. Just because that they do not work in a conventional office does not mean that their role in the family is any less important; in fact, it is more so in most cases. What would the family do if their stay at home parent was suddenly unable to care for them as they had been doing?

In such a situation, the family may need to hire additional help – everything from child care to housecleaning services. With a comprehensive disability insurance plan in place the family is able to do what it needs to do financially so that they can focus on the more important matters at hand.

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Education is something for which we as parents save for diligently, hoping to mitigate some of the financial pressure that will come our way once our kids head off to school. Such savings are difficult to commit to year after year – especially as most of us struggle to make ends meet on our salaries – but it’s something that we must do in order to ensure our kids get the education they want and deserve.

However, when we face an illness or injury, those savings that we were so dedicated in accumulating are vulnerable to depletion; especially if we are incapacitated to the point that we can no longer work – either temporarily or permanently – and earn our salary. If you can imagine what your life would be like without one of your steady paychecks then you can easily understand how important it is to protect yourself and your family with a comprehensive disability insurance policy.

Disability insurance is meant to offer financial protection for those who are injured or ill and cannot continue to perform their job. Some disability insurance policies are meant for a short amount of time; other long term disability insurance policies will cover a policyholder all the way up until the age of traditional retirement - providing a replacement salary of sorts that will protect the family from financial ruin in the face of an already difficult emotional and physical time.

What disability insurance also protects are those financial savings that we have all put away for our future, our retirement, and our children’s education. Those savings that we worked so hard to put away month after month can quickly become depleted when there is a sudden loss of salary; disability insurance protects these funds so that they can be used as they were intended. For children that are counting on these college savings to realize their educational goals, long term disability can ultimately protect their dreams and their future.

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Most people need some kind of coverage, which will replace most of their usual income in case they cannot work due to disability. When people without disability insurance become disabled, income stops or is reduced, and savings are drained. Some exceptions are those with high levels of investment income, students, or individuals whose spouse continues to provide enough income to cover expenses.

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