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, ...

Short-term medical disability insurance replaces a portion of your income if you are temporarily unable to work after a qualifying temporary illness or injury. Eligibility and coverage depend on your ...

Life is full of uncertainties, and the unexpected can happen at any time. While we often plan for the best, it's equally important to prepare for the worst. One way to protect your financial ...

Starting April 1, 2025, UAB will offer short-term disability insurance through Standard Insurance Company. Short-term disability insurance pays a weekly benefit to participants who experience a ...

Starting April 1, 2025, UAB will offer short-term disability insurance to benefits-eligible employees through Standard Insurance Company. Short-term disability insurance pays a weekly benefit to ...

Disability insurance isn't a topic that comes up often in daily conversations (or even many financial ones). After all, none of us plan on becoming ill or injured to the extent we can no longer work.

It is easy to imagine experiencing a house fire and needing homeowner’s insurance. We have also heard horror stories of the consequences of not having enough life insurance. While these protections ...

Today’s work climate is geared toward freelance jobs, which makes it especially important for self-employed people to know how to arrange for their financial needs. One major fear among sole ...