You've spent years building your career. What happens if you couldn't work tomorrow? This uncomfortable question highlights why disability insurance carries serious weight despite not being a flashy topic. Financial planner Jared Costigan, CFP®, CSLP®, joins us to talk about what it really means to protect your most valuable asset: your ability to earn an income. Learn what disability insurance actually covers, how short-term and long-term policies work, and why coverage tends to cost more for women. You'll hear why "own-occupation" coverage is worth looking for, how to compare what your employer offers versus buying your own policy, and which add-ons (called riders) are actually useful.

Key moments:

(04:26) Dual-physician households should still consider disability insurance (11:15) How private coverage stacks up against what your job offers (19:02) Not all riders are worth it — here's how to avoid paying for stuff you don't need (30:31) Why disability insurance costs more than life insurance

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