Protecting Your Biggest and Greatest Asset: Understanding Long Term Disability Insurance - E6

Financial Fortitude

Michael Acosta and Brady Hemmerle discuss the critical importance of long-term disability income protection insurance. They break down what it is, why you need it, and how it can safeguard your financial future when unexpected events occur. Emphasizing the importance of protecting your ability to earn a living, the episode explores various aspects of long-term disability insurance, including group coverage limitations, personal policies, and key features like partial disability benefits, cost of living adjustments, and future increase options. Michael and Brady also guide listeners on where to get personal policies and how to design them effectively to ensure optimal financial protection.

Key Takeaways:

• What’re some of the common misconceptions regarding long term disability?

• How will you know which long term disability policy fits your needs?

• An example of how long term disability can actually save you millions of dollars

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - The Importance of Protecting Your Income

(01:14) - Understanding Long Term Disability Insurance

(03:44) - Common Misconceptions and Realities

(05:37) - Where to Get Coverage and How Much You Need

(09:32) - Designing Your Disability Insurance Policy

(24:47) - Additional Features and Customization

(29:06) - Case Study Example

Key Topics Discussed:

Financial Fortitude, Genesis Wealth Planning, Brady Hemmerle, Michael Acosta, financial wellness, wealth building, financial psychology, financial advisor, finance therapist, student loan debt, finance guidance for high earners, business owner finances

Mentions:

Website: https://www.genesiswealthplanning.com/

Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelracosta/

Brady’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brady-hemmerle-cfp%C2%AE-75043013a/

Financial Health Checkup: https://www.livingbalancesheet.com/lbsVision/lite/michaelracosta

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Michael Acosta is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 6115 PARK SOUTH DRIVE, SUITE 200, CHARLOTTE NC, 28210, 704-5528507. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. (INSERT DBA or AGENCY NAME) is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License # 0M50974. 7012070.1 Exp. 10-26