The Independent Worker's Guide to Vision Insurance
In this short guide, Stride walks you through what vision insurance covers and answers some of your most pressing questions about vision plans.
We’re Celebrating You This Independent’s Day
Independence Day takes on a whole new meaning at Stride. Celebrate working on your own terms with these member stories and guides to making the most of the freedom of self-employment.
Survey Shows Economic Uncertainty Impacts Time Off — Here's How to Still Take Vacation
A new survey shows that economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures are impacting how workers are approaching summer time off. Here's how to navigate economic uncertainty while still taking vacation.
Freelancers Deserve a Mental Health Day Off
Mental health days are legit! Even contract workers need a mental health day to recharge. Learn the signs you need a mental health day (and how to do it right).
The 7 Best Self-Care Tips to Deal With Burnout at Work
Job-related stress is hard to avoid, and it can be difficult to know how to deal with burnout at work. Luckily, these self-care tips can help you improve your wellbeing on (and off) the job.
This Dasher and Personal Finance Blogger's Advice for Aspiring Independent Worker
We spoke with Strider Shonnita — an educator, DoorDash driver, and personal finance blogger — to learn more about her experience as an independent worker.
5 Ways to Handle the Stress of Being a Freelancer
Being a freelancer is not easy. Self-employment lacks structure and stability. All your business’s successes are on you and the means all your failures…easy to see why freelancers are under a lot of stress. Here I've gathered my tips I've learned over the years to help deal with the stress freelancers face.
How Leaving the Corporate World for Independent Work Upgraded This Mother's Life
This post is part of a series focused on the unique stories of independent workers. We spoke with Stride member Kara to learn more about her experience as an Instacart shopper, and how shopping with Instacart gave her and her three daughters the freedom—and vacation—they always dreamed of.