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But I don’t Get in Accidents

Posted on June 30, 2010 by The Income Protector

I have heard this phrase many times when broaching the subject of disability insurance with a client.  I always pull out a chart that shows the leading causes of disabilities.  My clients are always surprised to see that accidents are … Continue reading →

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Economic Downturn and Disability Insurance

Posted on June 28, 2010 by The Income Protector

In their recent survey of member companies, the Council for Disability Awareness (CDA) posted some interesting findings regarding the impact of the economic downturn on disability insurance.  Here are some of the findings from their survey: $8.1 billion in long-term … Continue reading →

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World Cup Fever

Posted on June 25, 2010 by The Income Protector

I have to admit that I don’t get soccer.  I grew up on the East Coast of the U.S. and, when I was in school, soccer is “what all the other countries played.”  Now that I live on the West … Continue reading →

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Depending on Social Security Disability Insurance?

Posted on June 23, 2010 by The Income Protector

I have posted several times about the pitfalls of relying on our Social Security system for disability insurance.  I would like to tell you that it’s getting better, but I wouldn’t be telling the truth. The recently-released 2010 CDA (Council … Continue reading →

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