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.
There are ways to strengthen your marriage because it should come as no surprise that a marriage takes some work. If it is a surprise then you must be living in a rom-com that has a happily ever after and the credits roll just as the have their grand finale kiss. Marriage is hard. It […]
Tomorrow is the start of a new month. The beginning of something new, the beginnings are usually my favorite because they are filled with such hope. May is a big month for our household. It’s J’s birthday month and we’re taking a weekend trip with friends to a winery nearby. Plus, we have a few […]
April is almost over and May is right around the corner. I have a post coming later this week with my goals for May, but today I wanted to share what I’m excited for (plus free iPhone backgrounds for May). 1) Spring cleaning is in full bloom at our household. I’m selling furniture, donating clothes, […]
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Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Cups. Four words that will change your life if you have a sweet tooth like mine. This frozen treat hits the spot and makes me happy when all I want is ice cream. I found this recipe the other day and it stood out to me. I just had to make these […]
My parents bought us a carpet cleaner for my birthday last year and I was stoked. I guess that’s the true sign you are no longer a child and are a full adult when you are excited over a carpet cleaner. But hey, with 2 dogs it is amazing. Tiny really likes the clean carpet […]
I’ve been trying to get healthier for awhile now, but old habits creep back in and I start back down the not-so-good bunny path. I’m done trying to do a major overhaul on all areas of my life at once, which gets pretty overwhelming and leaves me feeling defeated. I think I have finally found […]
Sometimes I need a gentle reminder that we were put here for a reason. Our bodies are not our own and they were bought with a price. When I struggle with body image and with old eating habits, it’s nice to remind myself of this. I may not be perfect in my actions, but I […]
It’s hard to believe in yourself all the time. I had a pretty trying past week/weekend and I didn’t believe in myself. I had a test for my CFP certification that honestly, I wasn’t ready for and really believed that I wouldn’t do well. Sometimes I surprise myself by thinking so negatively about my […]
I love the beginning of a new month, especially the beginning of Spring. This time is where we shed the not-so-great or unaccomplished goals of last month and start fresh. It’s a golden opportunity to dream big, set your heights high and then start plugging away. April is going to be a big month for […]