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Do You Have Enough Disability Insurance?

Many people insure their homes, cars, and health, but overlook their most valuable asset—their ability to earn an income. If an injury or illness prevents you from working, disability insurance can replace lost income and protect your financial future. But how much coverage do you actually need? Understanding the basics can help you avoid common gaps and make smart decisions.

Disability insurance pays a portion of your income—usually between 50 and 70 percent—if a qualifying illness or injury prevents you from working. It helps you stay on top of essential expenses such as rent or mortgage payments, groceries, medical bills, and utilities. There are two main types of coverage. Short-term disability insurance typically covers three to six months, while long-term coverage can last several years or even until retirement.

To determine how much coverage you need, start by calculating your monthly expenses. Include housing, food, utilities, debt payments, childcare, and insurance. Then compare that amount with the income you would lose if you could no longer work. If you live paycheck to paycheck or your household depends on your income, you may need a higher level of protection.

Next, review what you already have. Many employers offer group disability insurance, but the benefits may fall short. Some plans cap payouts or cover only a percentage of your base salary, excluding bonuses or commissions. If your employer pays for the policy, your benefits could also be taxed, reducing your net payout even further.

Before buying or updating a policy, pay close attention to the details. Review how the policy defines disability. Some cover you if you can’t work in your current occupation, while others only pay if you can’t work in any occupation. Understand how long you have to wait before benefits begin and how long they will last. Check for any coverage limitations or exclusions that might affect your situation.

Relying on government programs like Social Security Disability Insurance may not provide enough support. Qualifying can take time, and monthly benefits often fall short of covering living expenses. Private disability insurance gives you more flexibility and often pays more quickly and reliably.

Think beyond survival. If you want to maintain your current lifestyle, save for retirement, or support your family’s goals, you need enough coverage to support more than just the basics. A serious illness or injury can derail long-term plans if you don’t have the right protection in place.

Disability insurance protects your income, your independence, and your future. If you haven’t reviewed your coverage recently, now is the time. Make sure your policy reflects your actual needs and gives you confidence that you could weather an unexpected interruption in your ability to work. A financial advisor or insurance specialist can help you review your options and make sure your plan fits your goals.
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Stop by our Southlake wealth-management office, just off TX-114 and minutes from Westlake, Trophy Club, and Colleyville, to meet the team that’s guided North Texas families and business owners for 25 years. Mills Wealth Advisors delivers fee-only financial planning, retirement-income strategies, tax-efficient investing, and exit-planning expertise to clients across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Tap the map below for turn-by-turn directions or give us a call to book your complimentary discovery meeting today.

  1. Leave Westlake
    • Head south (≈ 350 ft, restricted-use road).
    • Turn left toward Trophy Club Dr / Westlake Pkwy (≈ 440 ft, restricted).
    • Turn left onto Trophy Club Dr / Westlake Pkwy (0.1 mi).
  2. Join TX-114 East
    • Turn right onto TX-114 Frontage Rd (0.4 mi).
    • Use the left lane to merge onto TX-114 E (1.4 mi).
  3. Exit for Dove Rd / White Chapel Blvd
    • Take the Dove Rd exit (0.5 mi) and keep right.
    • Continue on W State Hwy 114 (0.9 mi).
  4. North White Chapel Boulevard
    • Turn right onto N White Chapel Blvd (0.3 mi).
    • At the first traffic circle, take the 2nd exit to stay on N White Chapel Blvd (2.2 mi).
    • At the next traffic circle, take the 3rd exit (≈ 460 ft).
  5. Arrive
    • Turn right; Mills Wealth Advisors will be on the left after ≈ 130 ft.
    • Address: 1207 S White Chapel Blvd #150, Southlake, TX 76092.
  1. Leave Trophy Club
    • From Hamper Ct, head southwest to Hogans Dr (≈ 350 ft, restricted).
    • Turn right onto Hogans Dr (0.2 mi).
    • Turn right onto Indian Creek Dr (≈ 400 ft).
    • Turn left onto Trophy Club Dr and continue toward TX-114 (0.4 mi).
  2. Join TX-114 East
    • Turn left onto TX-114 Frontage Rd (0.4 mi).
    • Use the left lane to merge onto TX-114 E (1.4 mi).
  3. Exit for Dove Rd / White Chapel Blvd
    • Take the Dove Rd exit (0.5 mi) and keep right.
    • Continue onto W State Hwy 114 (0.9 mi).
  4. North White Chapel Boulevard
    • Turn right onto N White Chapel Blvd (0.3 mi).
    • At the first traffic circle, take the 2nd exit to stay on N White Chapel Blvd (2.2 mi).
    • At the next traffic circle, take the 3rd exit (≈ 460 ft).
  5. Arrive
    • Turn right; Mills Wealth Advisors is on the left after ≈ 130 ft.
    • Address: 1207 S White Chapel Blvd #150, Southlake, TX 76092.
  1. Depart Colleyville
    • Head northwest (≈ 85 ft) to Colleyville Blvd.
    • Turn right onto Colleyville Blvd (0.2 mi).
  2. Pleasant Run Road
    • Turn left onto Pleasant Run Rd (2.0 mi).
    • At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Pleasant Run Rd (0.6 mi).
  3. South White Chapel Boulevard
    • Pleasant Run Rd becomes S White Chapel Blvd—continue for 0.5 mi.
    • At the next traffic circle, take the 1st exit (≈ 312 ft).
  4. Arrive
    • Turn right; Mills Wealth Advisors is on the left after ≈ 131 ft.
    • Address: 1207 S White Chapel Blvd #150, Southlake, TX 76092.
  1. Keller Parkway (FM 1709)
    • Head east on Keller Pkwy toward Rufe Snow Dr.
    • Pass Scooter’s Coffee on the right. Distance: 1.5 mi.
  2. Southlake Boulevard
    • Continue straight; Keller Pkwy becomes W Southlake Blvd. Distance: 1.0 mi.
  3. Davis Boulevard (FM 1938)
    • Turn right toward Davis Blvd / S Randol Mill Ave (112 ft).
    • Turn right onto Davis Blvd and continue 0.7 mi.
  4. W Continental Boulevard
    • Turn left onto W Continental Blvd. Distance: 1.7 mi.
    • At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit to stay on W Continental Blvd (≈ 370 ft).
  5. Arrival on S White Chapel Boulevard
    • Turn right, then the destination will be on the left after ≈ 130 ft.
    • Mills Wealth Advisors – 1207 S White Chapel Blvd #150, Southlake, TX 76092.

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Southlake, TX 76092

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