LIFE Foundation

Sometimes marriages need a dictator, say this The Wall Street Journal columnist. It’s important for one spouse to drive important decisions on things such as home improvements, finances and even life insurance! 

Do you agree? Read here: http://lifehap.pn/16Cx32n

Are young adults underinsured with disability insurance because of the cost or because they don’t think they’re at risk for disability? A new study says it’s both, but the risk of a disability is actually about 25% and plans typically cost only 1% of their income. Read more from TheStreet.com: http://lifehap.pn/16gKLbG

Think disability insurance!

You insure your home and your car, what about insuring what pays for those things? USA TODAY discusses your disability insurance options to protect your paycheck in case something happens to you and you’re unable to work: http://lifehap.pn/18G8el4

There’s a huge gap between workers saying their ability to earn an income is their most valuable resource and them doing something about protecting that resource. Most say they’ve “never really thought about it.” 

Here’s why that’s very dangerous thinking, with some great stats from The Council for Disability Awareness (CDA):http://lifehap.pn/16CaOcR

Have time for a chuckle? This “soap” is more tongue in cheek than most, but with a better ending (we think) than most. Be sure to watch all three episodes: http://lifehap.pn/13iGM76

This mom decided to be a stay-at-home mom, joining 40% of women with children under the age of 6 who made the same decision. Here’s her reasoning: http://lifehap.pn/10ifv8S, via Money Crashers

What financial advice do you have for stay-at-home moms?