The Diligent Dollar 

Who would have thought that you’d complete your education in the midst of a global pandemic? But you did it, so congratulations on...

When we found out that we were expecting a baby, we were very excited but also anxious. In the months leading up to his arrival, we did...

It’s the largest purchase most of us will ever make. Since that’s the case, what’s the best way to know when you are truly ready to buy a...

Your 30 year old self will thank you if you say NO to student loans. ...But it’s impossible to pursue a degree without taking out loans!...

Many dread it. Some love it. Wallets cringe. Yep, it’s back-to-school shopping! Every year as summer winds down, shelves are being...

Just five more months until Christmas...and on December 26th many will wake up with a financial hangover that lasts months into the new...

According to a recent GoBanking study, 34% of the 7,000 people they surveyed have $0 in savings. Our grandparents and great grandparents...

Getting out of debt - easier said than done, right? When I’m faced with something that seems daunting, two parts of me often emerge: one...

It might be the refrigerator that suddenly quits cooling . Or stitches for your youngest son. It could be the transmission in your car or...

It was a process that required steady effort. We paid off two vehicles (on which we owed $27,000 combined) in less than two years. And...

For the past year and a half, my husband and I have been saving up to buy a four wheeler. When discussing ‘saving’ goals recently with my...