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.
New Year. New You. Right? Well that seems a bit dramatic for me, so let’s just say, “New Year, Better You.” This year we set some pretty hefty goals for ourselves and I’m sure you have done the same. If one of your goals is to finally tackle your money situation then you’ve come to […]
Every Wednesday morning I hop on Facebook live to share a new personal protection tip or what I like to call “Warrior Tip Wednesday.” They’re quick, they’re fast, and they are doable. Why do I go live? Because I want to help my friends, my family, my readers, and you with new out-of-the-box and simple […]
A few years back I created a simple weekly savings plan that started in June to help families save a little extra money through out the year. Well that post went viral and it is one of my most re-pinned pins to this day. Obviously I was onto something. Families want to save more money […]
New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to sit back and spend a little time reflecting on how far you’ve come this past year. Do you write down your New Year’s Goals or Resolutions? If so, do you know where those are even at? Most of us start each year off with the best of […]
Have you ever had a flat tire on your drive and had to pull over? What about walking out into a parking lot to a dead car battery? I have – two both of those. It’s not fun. Especially now a days when I have a toddler who isn’t the most patient person in the […]
Are you ready for Christmas? I mean, ready ready… Like all your gifts are bought, wrapped and perfectly placed under the tree? If not, then you’re in luck! I’m sharing some great last minute gift ideas for those hard-to-buy for women in your life. Plus, if you watch the video I’ll share with you how […]
Are you ready to rock your budget and FINALLY take control of your spending? Well I’m going to break down my magic formula so that you can create the perfect eating out budget for your family… no matter your income level and no matter the size of your family. This simple formula that I mention […]
One of my favorite quotes talks about how we all have the same 24 hours in a day and it’s what we do with them that matters. As someone who loves to be busy, there are days where I start to feel that I am just running in circles and not making much progress. I’m […]
One of my biggest fears as a mother is keeping my child safe. In today’s world a child needs to know how to protect themselves from all sorts of dangers. I mean, let’s face it, the world is a completely different place than when we were young. There are new dangers they are facing – […]
What would you do if I told you that in 2018 alone we saved over $14,000? Would you believe me? Would you be curious about how we did it? Well it’s true. This past year thanks to a few mindset shifts and new habits we were able to save over $14,000. Actually, it was closer […]