How To Avoid Paying the 10% Early Withdrawal Penalty on Your 401k Distribution If You Are Disabled.
This article explains how someone who is disabled can avoid paying a penalty if they take a distribution from their 401k. more...

Tips For Filling Out Disability Insurance, ERISA, Social Security Disability and VA Disability Forms
What kind of forms will I have to fill out? During the initial application process and throughout the life of your claim, your insurance company, the Social Security Administration, and even the Vete more...

ERISA - The Federal Law That Governs Employee Benefits and Employer-Provided Group Insurance.
Few people realize that a federal law governs nearly everyone's employee benefits. If you work for a private employer and have any type of group insurance or retirement plan, a law called ERISA controls nearly everything about your group benefits. more...

10 FAQs to Help You Understand ERISA - The Employee Retirement Income Security Act
The federal law that regulates employee benefits is called ERISA - the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. If you work for a private employer and have insurance (disability, health, life, etc.) or a pension/401k through work, you are likely participating in an ERISA plan. more...

How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits
Option 1: Go to the Local Social Security Office Your first option is to go to your local Social Security Administration ("SSA") office and tell them you want to apply for Social Security Disability more...