About Melody Stampley, CEPF®
Current Role
Personal finance writer & consultant
Expertise
- Writing
- Editing
- Budgeting
- Credit
- Loans
- Mortgages
- Auto Insurance
- Giving
- Saving
Certifications & Degrees
- Certified Educator in Personal Finance
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Florida
- Master’s degree in mass communication from the Florida International University
Personal Finance Experience
Melody Stampley is a writer and editor who has enjoyed reading personal finance articles since she was a preteen.
Melody recognized her passion for personal finance in 2020, the same year she paid off nearly $25,000 of debt, became a certified Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach, a certified Connect Financial Ministries Financial Coach, and started her own personal finance consulting business.
Since then, Melody has hosted financial literacy workshops for children and high-school students, led financial discipleship Bible studies for adults, and offered one-on-one financial coaching consultations and sessions.
Becoming a full-time stay-at-home mom, has further motivated Melody to equip others to teach following generations sound financial principles while they’re young.
Melody earned the designation Certified Educator in Personal Finance® (CEPF®) from the Institute for Financial Literacy in 2024.
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