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Guidance Point values your privacy. For more information, view our Privacy Policy. Required fields are indicated by an asterisk (\*). # The Ready.Set.Retire! Blog [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Blog%20Photos/Disability%20Insurance%20Why%20Its%20Critical%20for%20High%20Earners.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/disability-insurance-why-its-critical-for-high-earners) ## [Disability Insurance - Why its Critical for High-Earners & What to Know](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/disability-insurance-why-its-critical-for-high-earners) [Abigail Walker, CFP®](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/abigail-walker-cfp) 31 July 2018 Most business owners, doctors, and other high-earners have life insurance to protect survivors against the financial impact of their premature deaths. They also insure their homes, cars, and other... 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