Happy Pride Month! To celebrate Pride Month, we'd like to highlight one of our inspiring members, Bree, from Milwaukee. Bree does editing, proofreading, and writing and advises other LGTBQIA+ independent workers to not “…let the hatred of the world discourage you.”

Happy Pride Month! To celebrate Pride Month, we'd like to highlight one of our inspiring members, Jennifer, from South Carolina. Jennifer is a delivery driver for Instacart and Doordash and shares both the challenges and advantages she has experienced as an LBGTQIA+ independent worker.

The COVID-19 outbreak has led many Americans to take a closer look at their insurance. Whether this means increasing existing coverage or exploring new types of coverage altogether, disability insurance is typically one of them. Read on to understand why it’s important to insure your ability to earn a paycheck now in case you lose the ability to earn a paycheck later.

Happy Pride Month! To celebrate Pride Month, we'd like to highlight one of our inspiring members, Zack, from Virginia. Zack drives for Uber, Lyft, Doordash, Postmates, and Roadie and his biggest piece of advice is to “Kill them with kindness, professionalism, and a FABULOUS smile.”

If your small business has been impacted by the global spread of COVID-19 (read: it has), you’ll want to know how your existing insurance policies can help you recoup lost funds and protect you against any claims related to the effects of the virus. This article is designed to help you navigate the most common coverages that you as a small business owner may already have, how they will respond, and how to take action.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is top of mind for almost everyone right now, but especially for independent workers. Stride wants to make sure you stay healthy during this scary (and busy!) time, so we have pulled together a list of resources to help. We will keep this updated as things progress, so keep coming back for the latest!

Under the federal government’s new CARES Act, regulations over how you can use your retirement money have temporarily changed. Taking money out of your savings plans isn’t always your best option. That said, if you’re struggling financially during this pandemic, you may be able to take advantage of these new changes.

As COVID-19 forces more and more of us to stay home, you may find yourself suddenly out of work. We understand that is overwhelming and we are here to help! Follow this list to make sure you can take care of the essentials during this stressful time.