Meredith Rines
Accountant and Certified Financial PlannerWife, Mom, MBA, Certified Financial Planner, and a budget and financial strategist helping families pay off debt and live the life they've always wanted. Meredith resides in Missouri with her husband, their 4-year-old son, and their 3 rescue dogs.
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When to use a Credit Card, Debit Card, and Cash
When to use a credit card, debit card, & cash? Which option should you pick in which situations? A certified financial planner is answering.
How to Create a Monthly Family Budget
The key to saving money and reaching your family's financial goals? Setting aside time to put together a monthly family budget. Start here!
How To Put Together an Annual Family Budget
Ready to get on top of your finances this year? We're walking you through the steps to creating an annual family budget.
How To Save Money and Time Grocery Shopping for Your Family
There are steps you can take to help you save money and time grocery shopping. Here are some great tips to help you stay on track each week.
How To Have A Successful Money Date
We're sharing how to have a successful money date with your spouse and the best practices to get the conversation flowing!
Why You Should Hire a Financial Planner for Your Family
Here's why you should hire a financial planner and what you should look for. After all, their goal is to help you reach your dreams!
5 Habits to Help Grow Your Money with Young Children
Have a young family and stressed about your budget? Here are 5 habits to help grow your money as a family with young children.
5 Easy Ways To Save Money On Baby Costs
Ready to trim down some expenses on your new baby? Here are five easy ways you may not have thought about to save money on baby costs.
3 Proven Ways To Remove Financial Stress While Pregnant
Here are 3 proven ways you can reduce your financial stress while pregnant, with several strategies to help your reach your goals.
5 Questions to Ask Your Human Resources Department When Pregnant
Here are five important questions you need to have the answers to from your human resources when pregnant.
Should You Give Your Kids An Allowance?
An allowance is great for teaching your kids about money. Here's what to know when deciding whether or not to give your kids an allowance.
Tips and Games to Teach Kids About Money
Teaching kids about money, how it works, and how to earn more of it is important. Here are some tips, games, and activities that will help.
Decoding Your Maternity Leave Policy
Let’s go through all the details you need to know about maternity leave and what questions you need to ask your human resources department.
6 Tips for Creating a Maternity Leave Money Plan
Maternity leave will likely be a daze--creating a money plan ahead of time will help you to stay on top of your finances during that time.
Staying on Budget with a New Baby
When a baby arrives, life can get a little crazy. A financial planner shares a few great tips for staying on budget with your new baby.
How to Start a College Fund for Your Child
The perfect time to start saving is NOW. Don’t put off planning any longer and follow these tips for starting a college fund for your child!
5 Steps to Understanding Your Health Insurance Before Giving Birth
So you're having a baby? Sounds expensive. Our financial expert is here with 5 simple steps to understanding your health insurance.
How to Create a Family Grocery Budget
Food is often our largest monthly expense. A financial planner is sharing 9 tips on creating and maintaining a family grocery budget.
7 Tips for Dealing with Financial Stress during Pregnancy
Many people feel financial stress while expecting, but our financial planner is here to help with tips that will make you feel under control.
Financial Planning for Baby: Paying Down Debt vs. Building Savings
Expecting a baby? It's time to start financial planning for baby. Our money expert is sharing tips on paying down debt vs. building savings.