Meredith Dietz's posts

They don't have to make all the same financial mistakes we made.

If you internalized intense guilt from your parents, you *should* be entitled to financial compensation.

You could be taking advantage of major tax breaks this year.

Where you put your money matters for hitting your different savings goals.

It's not even about the cost. It's the principle of the thing.

The number you see might not be the same one your lender sees—but that doesn't mean it isn't useful.

Sometimes we inherit wealth. Other times we inherit horrible spending habits.

Arm yourself with talking points to escape an uncomfortable conversation.

Is there such a thing as keeping too much in one savings account?

Even when inflation is through the roof, don't let your savings take a backseat.

Think twice before trusting a robot to land you your next job.

Don't get caught off-guard when you have to explain why you left your last job.

It's important to understand the pros and cons of how you're getting your paycheck.

With so many online tools to do it yourself, when should you enlist the help of a professional?

The promise of lower monthly payments is misleading in the long term.

If you quit or are laid off, don't forget about your retirement savings.

As more job listings come with salary ranges, it pays to know your worth.

Are you accidentally stiffing your hard-working housekeepers?

With a dozen eggs now more expensive than a gallon of gas, here's how to fight "eggflation" and get them cheaper.

With the caveat that any game can be a drinking game, but not every game has to be a drinking game.