This story is part of a series on financial and economic literacy funded by Ecstra Foundation. Having income protection insurance means that if you get sick or injured and can’t work, you’ll still get ...

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 ...

Income protection insurance can offer a lifeline if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury by paying out a portion of your salary while you’re off. Our guide explains the options to help you ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Assurity Life Insurance Company introduced long-term disability insurance, ...

A 20-something today has a one in four chance of becoming disabled before retirement, according to the Social Security Administration. While Social Security disability benefits can help, the average ...

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 ...

There’s so much to love about running your own business: from the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you work to the simple joy of not having a boss to tell you what to do. However, ...

South Africans are increasingly claiming insurance benefits while they are still alive. According to Discovery Life, about 65 ...

There are around 4.31 million self-employed workers in the UK according to recent government figures. If you are among them – and therefore without employer-based sick pay – being unable to work will ...

DENVER, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Income Protection Journal , an editorial publication covering disability insurance and income risk for high-income ...