Meredith Dietz

Meredith Dietz Senior Staff Writer

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Meredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.

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November 3, 2026

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If you have a flexible spending account (FSA), you know the drill: Use the funds before the end of the year, or lose them. Unfortunately, chances are slim you can pack the rest of the year with doctor's appointments. Does that mean your hard-earned funds go to waste? Definitely not. You can spend your remaining FSA funds on other qualifying healthcare costs.…