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.

What To Do When You Overspend Your Budget

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, […]

Categories: Budget

Tips for Building Your Emergency Fund

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 […]

Categories: Budget

Sweetheart Special To Keep Them Safe

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 […]

Categories: Damsel in Defense

Our New Family (DIY Decorating On A Budget)

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 […]

Categories: DIYLife At Home