Some people living with a mental health condition find that there are periods of time when working becomes too difficult, and they can no longer sustain employment. Fortunately, there are two national ...

Americans who worked long enough to have paid into the Social Security system can get Social Security Disability Insurance benefits if they become disabled to the point that they can no longer work.

The COVID-19 pandemic reminds us that losing a steady paycheck for even a couple of months can have drastic effects, many of which happen when someone experiences a severe health condition or injury.

If you have a physically demanding career, obtaining disability insurance could be a smart move to protect your income if you ...

What would you do if you were injured and couldn’t work? Maybe you have an emergency fund with enough cash to cover your essential living expenses for three to six months (or longer). But what happens ...

Q. I’m 49 and I had to stop working for medical reasons in August 2021. I have a private disability policy. After the six month elimination period, the carrier granted me full disability and I started ...

For some, it’s degenerative; for others, it’s a split moment. In either case, the consequences are lasting. And in either case, you find yourself in need of financial aid because a disability makes it ...

Survivors of a sudden tragedy such as the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas face a struggle to heal and return to a new normal in their lives. Because of their injuries, some will face significant ...

It's a constant struggle to stay afloat financially on disability income. Many disabled persons have credit card debt they can't pay, often incurred before they were disabled. What can disabled ...

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 ...

Veterans whose monthly disability checks from the Department of Veterans Affairs disqualified them from receiving federal housing subsidies based on income restrictions will become eligible for the ...

A couple from Minnesota gets by on disability benefits and a basic-income program aimed at parents. The St. Paul pilot program launched in 2020 provides 150 families $500 per month for 18 months.