Author: Meredith Rines, MBA, CFP®
Meredith Rines, MBA, CFP®, a budget and financial strategist helping families pay off debt and live the life they've always wanted.
Have you heard of the 80/20 rule before when it comes to budgeting? It’s a budgeting technique that’s thrown around from time to time and it can be pretty useful to those that really hate the idea of tracking expenses. In today’s video, I’m diving into the 80/20 rule and how it can help you […]
Most of us have overspent a time or two when it comes to our monthly budget. It happens. That’s life. Even those of us that have the best of intentions – going to save more money this month, only going to buy what I need, no shopping for new clothes, eating at home all week long, […]
Are you ready for more personal protection tips? Lately, you may have noticed that on Fridays we share self defense tips and new ideas from Damsel in Defense. Usually I go live over on our Facebook page every Wednesday morning to share something that is relevant to working women, to busy moms, and so on. […]
Hey there! I have a question for you… and I want you to really think about it before answering. Ready? Are you still trying to recover from the holidays? And be honest… did you dip a little into your savings? maybe put a few gifts on a credit card? or what about just feeling like […]
Are you prepared for the colder temperatures that are headed your way? Over on our Facebook page this past week, I went live to share some great items that you should have in your car this time of year. The hope is you NEVER need any of these items, but the goal is to […]
One of the biggest things I hate seeing with families who are finally ready to tackle their finances is getting side tracked by emergencies. That’s why I find having an emergency fund so invaluable when it comes to your financial foundation. How Much Do You Need? It’s recommended to start with $1,000 as a minimum […]
Each Wednesday I go live to share a new Warrior Tip with you. It’s one of my absolute favorite parts of my week. Sitting down at my kitchen table to share a new idea for personal protection or one of Damsel in Defense’s latest product releases with you. This past week I went live over […]
It’s no secret that I am a fan of keeping things simple in order to save money. Honestly, it’s a lot of the meaning behind this blog. I have found that when you keep things simple and easy on yourself then you’re more likely to follow through and stay motivated. I think that’s why I […]
Ever get an itch to start a new project, but you’re not quite sure where it came from? Well that’s what’s been happening around our home for the past few months. We’ve been purging – a lot, organizing everything I can get my hands on, and even transforming a few of our rooms. It all […]
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