Disability Finance Tools by Emily Johnson

Disability Finance Tools offers essential guidance for navigating the financial complexities of disability, emphasizing long-term independence. The book highlights leveraging disability insurance and accessing assistance programs as key to financial stability. It reveals that failing to plan for disability-related expenses can severely limit access to essential services and diminish overall quality of life.

The book progresses systematically across three parts. First, it introduces the financial landscape of disability. Next, it explores financial instruments like SSDI and SSI. Finally, it presents practical budgeting and financial management tools, including special needs trusts and ABLE accounts.

A unique focus is placed on budgeting strategies tailored to manage medical debt and navigate the often-overlooked financial challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. This self-help finance book uses a practical, action-oriented approach, providing concrete steps and resources. It differentiates itself by focusing exclusively on financial tools and strategies relevant to disability, offering a depth of coverage not found in general financial planning guides. The book is crucial for anyone seeking to understand or improve financial planning for disabilities.