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Counting on Social Security Disability Insurance?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by The Income Protector

When you hear news media outlets reporting on the potential insolvency of Social Security, it always seem to be focused on the retirement system.  However, according to an article in USA Today, those counting on disability benefits from Social Security … Continue reading →

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Counting on Social Security Disability Benefits?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by The Income Protector

I have given a lot of advice in the past about not counting on Social Security for disability benefits. Only a small percentage of claims are paid and, when they are, they often take a very long time to receive.  … 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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