Jessica Dickler is a contributing writer and editor covering personal finance for CNBC.com.

As an award-winning financial journalist, Dickler has covered national news, the economy, real estate, retail, personal finance and consumer spending. Prior to joining CNBC, she worked for CNNMoney.com, SmartMoney.com and WSJ.com. She is also a regular contributor and columnist for HGTV Magazine.

Dickler holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Art History from Johns Hopkins University and a master’s degree from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.