If you’re a freelancer or entrepreneur, or thinking about becoming one, it’s vital to protect yourself and your business. Here are the top disability insurance providers for self-employed workers: ...

To determine the best disability insurance companies, we analyzed data points about the breadth of coverage options available and the ease with which you can purchase a policy online. Long-term ...

Disability insurance is a type of insurance that is intended to provide income in the event that a worker can no longer perform their work, as a result of a disability. Sometimes this disability ...

In 49 states, long-term disability benefit claims for physical ailments – like cancer, arthritis and stroke – are assessed differently than mental health issues such as major depressive disorder, ...

How would you support yourself or your loved ones if you couldn't work due to an injury or illness? A majority of respondents said they'd dip into financial reserves or borrow, according to a study by ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Cicely Jones simplifies financial concepts for young professionals. I recently met a woman who, despite having a great career and ...

eing unable to work for medical reasons is one of the greatest financial threats workers can face. CPAs, CFOs and in-house financial managers need to know what types of disability protection and what ...

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, ...