Emma Diehl

Writer, Propel
A photo of Propel writer Emma Diehl against a yellow background

Emma Diehl (she/her) is an award-winning writer and creative strategist. Her writing centers around making complex topics easier for every audience to understand. That means answering tricky questions that spur readers to take action.

Emma has spent nearly a decade writing in the financial space, covering everything from how to file for a tax extension to breaking news around ever-changing student loan policies.

Articles by Emma Diehl

Two adults in the same household applying for SNAP benefits together against a green background
SNAP

Can two people in the same household get food stamps?

July 24th, 2025
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A mom holds her toddler daughter against a purple background
Free/low-cost

Free toys for Christmas: How low-income families can find holiday gifts

November 24th, 2025
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A woman and child shop for SNAP-eligible items like Pedialyte against a purple background
SNAP

Can you buy Pedialyte with food stamps?

June 27th, 2025
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An image of a 20 dollar bill against a green background. Medicaid is typically free or very low-cost, some services require small copays.
Healthcare

Is Medicaid free?

August 25th, 2025
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A file containing a SNAP benefit award letter, including a SNAP case number, against a blue background
SNAP

How do I find my SNAP case number?

June 12th, 2025
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A mom holds her toddler daughter against a purple background
Free/low-cost

Free toys for Christmas: How low-income families can find holiday gifts

November 24th, 2025
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A woman on Medicaid and Medicare sits in a wheelchair against a green background.
Healthcare

Will Medicaid pay for assisted living?

September 26th, 2025
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A file containing a SNAP application against a blue background
SNAP

How can I cancel my food stamp application?

July 9th, 2025
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A dentist who accepts Medicaid looks at the camera, wearing a white coat against a yellow background
Healthcare

Does Medicaid cover dental?

September 11th, 2025
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A eye doctor who takes Medicaid wears a white coat and stands against a yellow background
Healthcare

Does Medicaid cover eyeglasses?

September 29th, 2025
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A father and daughter shop for groceries around Thanksgiving against a blue background.
Free/low-cost

Free turkey giveaways 2025: How to find free Turkeys for Thanksgiving

November 12th, 2025
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An Uber Eats delivery person poses with an insulated bag against a blue background
SNAP

What is SNAP-eligible on Uber Eats?

September 29th, 2025
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A sign that reads "We accept SNAP" against a yellow background
SNAP

Food stamp recertification: Everything you need to know

June 17th, 2025
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An emergency room doctor shows a patient on Medicaid some information on a tablet against a blue background.
Healthcare

Does Medicaid cover emergency room visits?

September 15th, 2025
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A woman looks at her phone against a red background as she reads about new Medicaid work requirements.
Healthcare

Medicaid work requirements explained

July 30th, 2025
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A black and white image of the U.S. Capitol against a blue background
SNAP

Are food stamps federal or state run?

December 12th, 2025
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Takeout bags against a blue background.
Free/low-cost

Fast food restaurants that give away free food on your birthday

December 2nd, 2025
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A father and daughter shop for groceries around Thanksgiving against a blue background.
Free/low-cost

Free turkey giveaways 2025: How to find free Turkeys for Thanksgiving

November 12th, 2025
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An image of the U.S. Capitol Building against a blue background. The USDA runs SNAP, but it's administered by state SNAP offices.
SNAP

Does the USDA run SNAP?

November 12th, 2025
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An older woman who receives Social Security and SNAP shops for groceries against a green background
SNAP

Can seniors on Social Security get food stamps?

November 19th, 2025
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A woman holds her daughter on her hip against a purple background. Parents looking for free Halloween costumes this year have several options.
Free/low-cost

Where to find free Halloween costumes

October 10th, 2025
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A person with long hair checks out at a grocery store and saves money by buying in bulk and comparison shopping
SNAP

8 Tips for finding cheap groceries

June 23rd, 2025
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A mom holds a toddler on her hip and a bag of food in her arm as they pick up food from a free food bank.
SNAP

Cómo encontrar un banco de alimentos

October 20th, 2025
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A hot taco bowl held against a purple background. Hot foods are not eligible for purchase with EBT.
SNAP

Can you buy hot food with EBT?

August 18th, 2025
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An image of a checklist of documents needed to apply for SNAP against a purple background.
SNAP

What documents do you need to apply for SNAP?

July 18th, 2025
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A mom holds a toddler on her hip and a bag of food in her arm as they pick up food from a free food bank.
SNAP

How to find a food bank near you

October 20th, 2025
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A doctor shows an older patient something on a tablet against a yellow background. Medicaid coverage is not going away, but the program is changing.
Healthcare

Is Medicaid going away?

September 5th, 2025
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