People all over the country are experiencing financial hardship, applying for unemployment, and wondering how they’re going to pay their bills right now. Fortunately, most of the top cell phone companies have pledged not to suspend service and have agreed to waive late fees. Read on for what the top cell phone companies are saying and how you can reach out for help!

If the COVID-19 pandemic has recently impacted your ability to work, you may find yourself facing some unsettling financial stresses… and you’re not alone. The good news? With careful planning and the help of available resources, you can stay in control of your finances during this uncertain time. Follow these 6 tips to keep yourself financially healthy.

Stay physically and financially healthy during the COVID-19 crisis with these free tips and tools. Designed specifically for independent workers, we cover everything ranging from income opportunities and tax credits to medical assistance and health insurance.

Earlier this March Striders got a chance to hear the stories of three female restaurateurs who own and operate restaurants in the Bay Area. While women make up a fair portion of the restaurant workforce, only 6% of restaurants in the Bay Area are owned and operated by women. Since there are so few women restaurant owners, we wanted to learn a bit more about the restaurant industry and the issues that a woman would encounter in running a restaurant.

When you lose access to employer-sponsored health insurance, you face an important decision: do you keep your current health plan through COBRA or look for something new through Obamacare? It all depends on your budget and the kind of care you need. We’ll walk you through the details!

Did you know that items like sanitation wipes, face masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer are tax deductible? With the rise of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you’re probably buying one or more of these cleaning supplies for your job. Make sure you stay safe (and save money!) by deducting these common cleaning supplies.

As COVID-19 continues to affect your ability to work, you may find it more difficult to afford health, dental, and vision insurance plans. We know it is stressful to lose access to the services that these plans provide. That’s why we put together our best recommendations for what to do when paying for insurance gets difficult. Learn more about grace periods and how they can provide you with some relief.

If you’re someone who relies on gig economy jobs like Uber and Instacart, you may notice that you’re not making as much money lately. Since your income is based on your ability to leave your home (and you've likely been advised to stay home to decrease your risk of exposure to coronavirus), you’ll be potentially choosing between your health and making money. This isn’t an easy situation to be in so we’ve gathered up the top online part-time jobs that might help you make up some of that lost income.