COVID-19 has dealt an unprecedented blow to our economy and thankfully the federal government is providing resources and assistance to help businesses get back on their feet and get Americans back to work. But the pandemic has also brought about an unprecedented disaster when it comes to health care and the uninsured, and that crisis needs more immediate attention as well. With a second wave of cases building, the time to act is now.

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.