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Dianna is a Sociology major turned advertising copywriter turned licensed insurance agent turned Maternal Handmaid turned web content writer and published author. She is also co-owner of Dill Financial Services, which she runs with her husband, John. Dill

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Personal Finance > Retirement Roth IRA 101: 1 of 5
The Roth Individual Retirement Account (Roth IRA) has been described as the greatest retirement plan ever created. It was created for regular working folks, with huge tax incentives to encourage them to save for their retirement. Since the advent of Roth IRAs they have become increasingly popular, particularly among middle-cl... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: Obtaining benefits from an insolvent insurance company: 3 of 10
What if your insurance company went belly up? In today's turbulent financial times, this is becoming an increasingly important question. This article will walk you through the steps you should take to obtain benefits from an insolvent insurance company.1. Do Not PanicIn the event that your car, home or life insurance company ... More..
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care Getting rid of what makes feet stinky: 1 of 3
HOW TO LOSE THOSE STINKY, SMELLY, SUMMER FEETDid you know your feet have more sweat glands than any other part of your body? Yep! What's more, those feet of yours can produce more than pint of sweat in a single day! (And even more in summer.) With more than quarter a million sweat glands in each foot, your feet are the sweati... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Car insurance myths and misconceptions: 2 of 5
As if car insurance isn't complex and confusing enough, a number of myths and misconceptions further cloud the matter. This article aims to separate fact from fiction, and debunk some of those auto insurance myths and misconceptions.Myth: The color of my car affects my insurance ratesFact: Insurance companies do not use color... More..
Business > Finance & Insurance Key person life insurance: Have you insured your company's key resource: 1 of 2
If you own a small or medium-sized business, chances are that there is at least one person in your company whose knowledge and expertise are key to the success and profitability of your business. Whether this key person is you, your business partner, a highly skilled employee or your top sales gun, losing this key executive o... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans What is the difference between judicial and non-judicial foreclosure: 1 of 2
The Impact of Your State's Foreclosure Law on Home RepossessionIf you are a homeowner facing foreclosure, the specific types of foreclosure laws of your state will determine the process involved. Foreclosure laws differ by state, and significantly impact the time lines of the proceedings, your right of redemption, as well as ... More..
Personal Finance > Bonds The ABCs of US treasury bonds: 1 of 2
Uncle Sam is generally considered the world's most dependable borrower - the US government has yet to default on a loan. For this reason, US Treasury bonds are widely regarded as the safest of any bond investment, because both their principal and interest come with the backing of the "full faith and credit of the United State... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care History of managed healthcare in the U.S.: 1 of 1
Managed Health Care as we know it today has its roots in a number of prepaid healthcare arrangements in the early 20th century. The earliest example of this dates back to 1910, when the Western Clinic in Tacoma, Washington provided a wide range of medical services to lumber mill owners and employees for a monthly premium of 5... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans How a foreclosure bailout loan can help you avoid foreclosure and save your home: 1 of 1
A foreclosure bailout is a type of loan that is made to the owner of a distressed property in an effort to assist them to prevent foreclosure on their home or property. It is, essentially, a 12- or 18-month lease and buy-back loan. It will leave you still in possession of your property, albeit at less than ideal terms.Particu... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Auto insurance: What is your insurance company's financial rating: 1 of 1
Choosing a car insurance company is an important financial decision. When you go shopping for car insurance, it is important to take into consideration the financial strength and stability of the insurance company prior to purchasing a policy.Your insurance policy is only as good as your insurance company's ability to pay you... More..