To serve and protect (your income), think disability insurance

Employment/Career, Insurance

Many of us worry we’ll get sick. To be honest, the majority of us are probably hypochondriacs. It seems to go hand in hand with being a woman and ensuring we’ll be around for the long haul to care for our loved ones. But most of us don’t consider the devastating financial consequences that can result from a prolonged illness or injury. What would happen if you or your partner had an accident, became disabled or ill and could not work for a period of time...or ever again? How would you pay the bills? How far would – or could - you go into debt? Accidents are a part of life. According to Great West Life, one in three people will be disabled for 90 days or longer at least once before the age of 65. The average length of a disability that lasts over 90 days is 2.9 years. (You would likely have to sell your home or worse). But there is a solution. Let disability insurance step in to serve and protect your income needs. read more »