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5 Things I’m Glad I Did With Money (And 5 I Wish I Did Differently)

Updated: Oct 31

Money



Welcome back to Deeply Invested! In this solo episode, Meghan opens up about her personal money journey—sharing the five financial decisions she’s most grateful for and the five she wishes she’d handled differently.


This isn’t a highlight reel—it’s a behind-the-scenes look at what really builds a strong financial foundation over time. The truth? It’s not one big move that changes everything. It’s the small, consistent choices you make—learning, adjusting, and showing up for yourself along the way.


Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:


The 5 Money Moves Meghan’s Glad She Made:

  1. Started investing right away — even with a small paycheck, and set up automatic deposits to stay consistent.

  2. Built an emergency fund — so unexpected expenses never turned into debt.

  3. Bought a condo solo — a scary but empowering step that built equity and confidence.

  4. Invested in career growth — taking on new challenges that led to promotions, bonuses, and skill-building.

  5. Used company education benefits — earning a master’s degree for free and turning stock rewards into student loan payoff.


The 5 Money Moves She Wishes She’d Done Differently:

  1. Invested her IRA rollover right away — instead of letting it sit in cash for a year.

  2. Opened a Roth IRA earlier — and started investing smaller amounts as a teen or young adult.

  3. Used a taxable brokerage account sooner — to grow savings beyond retirement goals.

  4. Used credit card points more strategically — turning everyday spending into smarter travel and lifestyle rewards.

  5. Started her own business earlier — embracing entrepreneurship sooner instead of waiting for the “perfect time.”


Throughout the episode, Meghan shares the lessons behind each decision—what worked, what didn’t, and what she’d tell her younger self now. It’s full of relatable stories, practical advice, and gentle reminders that your financial path will never be linear—and that’s okay.


The biggest takeaway?


Your financial journey doesn’t need to be perfect to be powerful. Every decision, every mistake, and every lesson learned adds up to progress.


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If this episode inspired you to reflect on your own wins and lessons, share it with a friend or family member who’s on their money journey too—it might be just the encouragement they need.


And for more tools, insights, and money motivation, sign up for the Deeply Invested email list through the link in the show notes.

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