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.

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, ...

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 ...

Millions of Americans are unable to work each year because of illnesses or injuries. While you hope you are never a part of that statistic, you should review your insurance coverage to make sure you ...

Several insured losses can become more common around the holidays, such as house fires, theft, car accidents, inclement weather, business interruptions, medical emergencies while traveling and more.