Life is a journey through peaks and plateaus. If you’re down due to death, illness, divorce, job loss, or another crisis, this section of personal financial information is for you.

Index

Disability Insurance: How to Tailor the Policy to Your Needs
If you become disabled and are unable to work, the bills will still need to be paid. Texas CPAs recommend having adequate disability insurance to avoid the depletion of savings or the accumulation of serious debt caused by a disabling illness or injury.

When Disaster Strikes: Picking up the Pieces of Your Financial Life
Whether it’s a fire, hurricane, tornado, or something else thrown your way by Mother Nature, people affected by disasters face a myriad of financial challenges like contacting insurers, recovering documents, replacing lost income and hiring contractors, among many others. Use the free guide created by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, American Red Cross and National Endowment for Financial Education to help you pick up the pieces of your financial life following a disaster.

On Guard! Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
You may have received a letter from the company or heard about it on the evening news. A company with whom you do business has had a breach in the security of its personal records, giving someone out there easy access to your personal profile. Find out what you can do to avoid becoming an identity theft victim.