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Emma Diehl

About the Author

Emma Diehl is a journalist with a decade of experience and expertise in finance, real estate, and technology. Her work has been featured across media sites such as The Huffington Post, NPR, and Hearst, and in partnerships with brands such as Rosetta Stone, HomeLight, and Tally.

The latest articles from Emma Diehl

Debt Payoff

Paying Off $10,000 in Credit Card Debt

Emma Diehl | August 17, 2026

Life & Career

25 Easy Jobs That Make a Lot of Money With Little Work Without College

Emma Diehl | August 13, 2026

Building Your Career

Benefits of Working From Home for Employees

Emma Diehl | August 10, 2026

Building Your Career

Average Salary for Trade Jobs by State

Emma Diehl | August 10, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

How to Calculate Home Equity

Emma Diehl | August 04, 2026

Home Ownership

What Is a Duplex? Should You Consider Owning One?

Emma Diehl | July 08, 2026

Home Ownership

Mobile vs Modular vs Manufactured Homes: Key Differences

Emma Diehl | July 06, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

What Is a Cashier’s Check and How Can You Get One?

Emma Diehl | July 05, 2026

Financial Independence

Getting a Second Job: The Pros and Cons

Emma Diehl | June 11, 2026

Home Ownership

What Is a Floating Home? Should You Consider Owning One?

Emma Diehl | June 02, 2026

Family Finances

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Duplex?

Emma Diehl | May 27, 2026

Family Finances

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Floating Home?

Emma Diehl | May 27, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

11 Benefits of Having a Side Hustle

Emma Diehl | May 26, 2026

Financial Independence

What Is a Mortgage Lien? And How Does It Work?

Emma Diehl | May 21, 2026

Growing Wealth

Pending vs Contingent: What Is the Difference?

Emma Diehl | May 18, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

Why Do We Feel Guilty Spending Money?

Emma Diehl | May 12, 2026

Home Ownership

What Is an Apartment? Should You Consider Owning One?

Emma Diehl | April 24, 2026

Family Finances

Mortgage Commitment Letter: Overview, Types, and If You Need One

Emma Diehl | April 21, 2026

Credit

What Is the Starting Credit Score?

Emma Diehl | March 26, 2026

Credit

How to Get a Refund That Was Sent to a Canceled Credit Card

Emma Diehl | March 26, 2026

Credit

How to Cancel a Credit Card Without Affecting Your Credit Score

Emma Diehl | March 17, 2026

Family Finances

Can You Get a Home Loan While on Maternity Leave?

Emma Diehl | March 16, 2026

Going to College

The ACT and SAT: Comparing and Converting Scores

Emma Diehl | March 06, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

Budgeting With a Credit Card: Guide to Spending Smarter With Your Credit Card

Emma Diehl | February 20, 2026

Credit

Guide to Choosing a Rewards Credit Card

Emma Diehl | February 18, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

10 Online Banking Alerts to Turn On

Emma Diehl | December 26, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

Overdraft Fees vs Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Fees: What’s the Difference?

Emma Diehl | December 25, 2025

Debt Payoff

Where Do You Pay off Student Loans?

Emma Diehl | December 05, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

Guide to Mortgage Relief Programs

Emma Diehl | November 19, 2025

Debt Payoff

Pros and Cons of Postbaccalaureate Programs

Emma Diehl | October 28, 2025

Student Loans

20 of the Most Popular College Majors

Emma Diehl | August 28, 2025

Going to College

Understanding Lower Division Vs. Upper Division Courses

Emma Diehl | August 27, 2025

Student Loans

How Do You Change Your Major?

Emma Diehl | August 25, 2025

Going to College

Do Your SAT Scores Really Matter for College?

Emma Diehl | August 12, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

Financial Health: What It Is and 7 Ways to Improve It

Emma Diehl | August 07, 2025

Home Ownership

How Much Will a $350,000 Mortgage Cost per Month?

Emma Diehl | July 31, 2025

Home Ownership

What Is a Single-Family Home?

Emma Diehl | July 22, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

Understanding the Different Types of Bank Accounts

Emma Diehl | July 15, 2025

Money & Life

What Is A Savings Account And How Does It Work?

Emma Diehl | July 09, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

Are You Wasting Money?

Emma Diehl | June 20, 2025

Home Ownership

Pros and Cons of Buying a Modular Home

Emma Diehl | May 30, 2025

Growing Wealth

The Ultimate Guide to Updating Interior Doors

Emma Diehl | May 27, 2025

Credit

Common Credit Report Errors and How to Dispute Them

Emma Diehl | May 27, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

Contactless Payment: What You Need to Know

Emma Diehl | May 27, 2025

Growing Wealth

What Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)?

Emma Diehl | May 20, 2025

Debt Payoff

Tips for Reducing Credit Card Debt

Emma Diehl | May 20, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

7 Steps That Can Help Get Your Financial House in Order

Emma Diehl | May 19, 2025

Growing Wealth

Investing in Food Stocks

Emma Diehl | April 25, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

How Long Should I Hold On to Financial Documents?

Emma Diehl | April 23, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

Should I Downsize My Home?

Emma Diehl | April 23, 2025

Financial Independence

What is a Townhouse House: Pros and Cons

Emma Diehl | January 21, 2025

Home Ownership

How Much Will a $250,000 Mortgage Cost per Month?

Emma Diehl | January 14, 2025

Home Ownership

Condo vs Townhouse: 9 Major Differences

Emma Diehl | January 08, 2025

Growing Wealth

When Is the Stock Market Closed?

Emma Diehl | November 18, 2024

Debt Payoff

How Student Debt Interest Cancellation Works

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