Meredith Rines

Category: Budget

Cash Envelope Q&A

• By Meredith Rines, MBA, CFP® on April 22, 2015

Here’s a quick run down of the cash envelope Q&A that I’ve had to answer. It’s no secret that I love offering budgeting tips.  I’ve been sharing quite a few lately.  I’ve noticed a buzz for my How to Use the Cash Envelope System.  I thought I would answer a few questions that I’ve come […]

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Stay On Top of Your Monthly Bills {Free Monthly Bill Tracker download!}

• By Meredith Rines, MBA, CFP® on April 17, 2015

You’re probably like me and are really busy from day-to-day.  It’s hard to keep everything straight that’s on your plate.  You have work to get done, errands to run, bills to pay, and probably even play dates to be at.  You’re trying to do it all and stay on top of everything, but sometimes things […]

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5 Great Budgeting Tips

• By Meredith Rines, MBA, CFP® on April 10, 2015

It’s no secret that I love some great budgeting tips. To me, budgeting helps you reach your goals.  It’s a road map to get from point A to B that allows you to detour every once in awhile to have some fun.  I hear from so many people that a budget is too restrictive.  You […]

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5 Easy Ways To Save Money

• By Meredith Rines, MBA, CFP® on April 8, 2015

Today I’m sharing 5 easy ways to save money with you. Money is great, am I right?  It helps us achieve our goals, feed our families and provide a roof over our heads.  Who doesn’t want to save more, right?  I know I do. J and I have been doing great with budgeting and tracking […]

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How to Save for Annual Bills or Irregular Payments

• By Meredith Rines, MBA, CFP® on April 1, 2015

Let’s talk about how to save for annual bills today. Most of us, if not all of us, have specific bills that are not due each month.  There are specific bills that are due only once a year, every 6 months, or even every 3 months.  It can be a real hit to your budget […]

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4 Secrets to Paying Down Debt

• By Meredith Rines, MBA, CFP® on March 30, 2015

Today I’m sharing 4 secrets to paying down debt with you. I hate debt.  I really do.  Debt is stupid, but unavoidable.  Most people don’t have $200,000 sitting in their checking account to buy a house.  I know I don’t have $25,000 to even by a car.  So I know when the time comes for […]

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How to Use Google Drive for Your Check Register

• By Meredith Rines, MBA, CFP® on March 25, 2015

I’m not going to lie, I’m obsessed with how to use Google Drive for your check register. I love being able to create documents and spreadsheets that I can access anywhere with my laptop or phone.  My Google Drive is more organized than my closet with all of it’s sub-folders and color coding.  It’s beautiful! […]

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How I Meal Plan {FREE Printable}

• By Meredith Rines, MBA, CFP® on March 23, 2015

Here’s how I meal plan, I’ve even included a free menu planner download to help you get started. I have a confession.  I’m not the best cook in the world.  I’m not the worst.  But I’m so not the best.  I think to be the best at something you have to enjoy it and have […]

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5 Secrets to Why Your Budget isn’t Working

• By Meredith Rines, MBA, CFP® on March 20, 2015

5 SECRETS TO WHY YOUR BUDGET ISN’T WORKING. Sticking to a budget and paying down debt is hard.  It takes dedication and strength.  You must be willing to go without now so you can have more later. You may go through phases with your budget.  One month you are strict with yourselves and your budget. […]

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Tips on doing the debt snowball

• By Meredith Rines, MBA, CFP® on March 16, 2015

The Debt Snowball is a tool to help families and individuals pay down their debt. The end goal is to be debt free.  If you’ve heard of Dave Ramsey then you’ve probably heard of the debt snowball before.  I wrote a post on it before, but it’s been a long time.  I think it’s time […]

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