Life insurance can be confusing. There are certain things you probably want your life insurance policy to cover including terminal and critical illnesses, long-term care, end-of-life expenses, and debts.

Earlier this month, the Brookings Institute outlined the employment insecurity that Rust Belt communities are now facing: job loss, disappearing pensions, industrial restructuring, and automation. This lack of jobs and safety nets is ironic because these Midwestern industrial states and unions led the way for employer-sponsored benefits post-World War II. That many Rust Belt workers are now suffering is a tragedy because, as Brookings outlines, it shouldn’t have to be like this.

A lot of people think it’s only elderly and sick people who need life insurance. That isn't true! Life insurance is a smart addition to everyone’s financial portfolio, including freelancers. If you are a freelancer in one of these specific situations, you should especially consider it.

Stride is excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Rover to help their community of pet sitters and dog walkers save time and money on health, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance. Rover sitters can also download the free Stride app to track business expenses and lower their tax bills.