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.
I love advice from others, but sometimes you just have to learn things the hard way. Most of the time when it comes to sleeping, or not sleeping enough, you come across ideas that tend to stick out. At this point in my life with everything I am striving for, such as working hard to […]
Take a deep breath. Your parents and loved ones are still going to love you. You aren’t going to disappoint anyone and if you do, then perhaps you didn’t mean that much to them in the first place. If you make the wrong decision then more than likely, it won’t be the last decision if […]
Allergies. Why are some people’s allergies worse than others and why am I one of those people? Selfies. I may be victim of taking a selfie or 2, but I do not understand the selfie phenomenon. People who are afraid to dance in public. Live a little. My obsession with Pretty Little Liars, Ravenswood, Drop […]
Why is goal setting so important? How does one get from Point A to Point B? What do you want to work towards in life, in career, in love and in your finances? We set goals, develop a plan and then get to work. Goals are an important part of your day, week, month… I […]
It’s been a little over a week since our wedding day. Some might think its hard to believe someone might be able to learn so much in just one week, but it is possible. I heard from so many that marriage changes people, even in small ways. I thought everyone was crazy or exaggerating just […]
I like to think of myself as a pretty easy going, likeable person that can see the good in just about everyone and every situation. And most of the time… I really am like this, it’s no lie. However, there are people and moments in my life that catch me off guard or rub […]
During all the planning for your dream wedding, there will be meetings with vendors, walkthroughs of venues and cake tastings; and you will need to be ready for a meeting when your are picking a florist for your wedding. It is important to keep your wedding priorities in the forefront. You will need to sit […]
October has come and gone; and now November has flown in. I feel like October flew by so much faster than September, but perhaps in all technicality that’s not true. Let’s see how I did in October, here’s a refresher for last month. 1) Get everything in order for our wedding in ONE month – […]
Dad, Happy Birthday. You helped shape me into this independent, free thinking, caring, and logical woman. I could not imagine that I would be this successful or half the adult I am today without you there guiding me. Dad, you always encouraged me and my dreams – no matter what. You help keep me realistic […]
The weather was absolutely perfect. A crisp 54 degrees with not a cloud in sight. I walked through the gate into the lush garden that was filled with beautiful fall colors. All of our family and friends stood up to see me walk down the aisle with my Dad by my side as “Marry Me” […]