Meredith Rines, MBA, CFP®

Meredith Rines

Accountant and Certified Financial Planner

Wife, 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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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.

How To Have A Successful Money Date

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!

How to Create a Monthly Family Budget

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!

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Ways To Save Money On Baby Costs

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

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

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?

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.

Teaching Kids About Money

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.

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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.

Tips for Creating a Maternity Leave Money Plan

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

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.

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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

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

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.

Stressed pregnant woman sitting with her hands on her face.

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

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.