Friday, May 14, 2010

May Is Disability Insurance Awareness Month

How would you like to receive an extra paycheck? I’m affiliated with the LIFE Foundation, a nonprofit insurance education group that is sponsoring the “Where Did My Paycheck Go?” Challenge during the month of May. Entering this contest is simple: You will be asked to take a minute to think about your paycheck and where all your hard-earned money goes.

Why all the attention on your paycheck? Well, many people don’t realize that just as they protect their cars and their homes with insurance, they need to be insuring another valuable asset—their paycheck. That’s where disability insurance comes in: Think of it as insurance for your paycheck. It ensures that if you are unable to work because of illness or injury, you will continue to receive an income, enabling you to make ends meet until you’re able to return to work.

To enter the “Where Did My Paycheck Go?” Challenge, go to www.protectyourpaycheck.org. One lucky entrant will be chosen at random to win a “bonus paycheck” in the form of a $1,000 American Express gift certificate—Here’s hoping that it’s you!

May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, the ideal time to make sure that your paycheck is properly protected with disability insurance.