February 2012 Archive
Family of Nine Looking for Ways to Save
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
The Poley family reminded me of my own clan. I was one of nine kids, the Poley’s have a family of nine. There is a lot of joy and love in their home. But like my parents, Beth and Darren struggle to keep food on the table. I found a creative way... (more...)
Tags: mary caraccioli, money, saving on food
Five ways to stop drowning in debt today
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under debt
By Mary Caraccioli Too many Americans know that awful feeling of becoming overwhelmed by their debts. It can feel like you are drowning. There is a way to stop that sinking feeling and get control over your financial future. It is possible! I have... (more...)
Tags: debt, mary caraccioli, money
A New Financial You After a Break-up
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
Ericka Johnson was used to having what she wanted when she wanted it. But a break-up changed her financial picture. Her real money problems were created when she forgot to tell her spending habits about her new money reality. Things got even worse when... (more...)
Tags: emotional spending, mary caraccioli, money
Money Troubles Keeping You Up?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, financial plan, money
My job and my research has given me the privilege to talk to so many people, of different economic backgrounds, about money. What has been surprising is that money issues keep a lot of people up at night- even people who earn very big paychecks. The... (more...)
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Their Money Can’t Keep Up With Them
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
Kelly and Steve Woronicak have had a wild ride as a couple. Immediately after tying the knot, they closed on their home, a year later had their first child, and 18 months after that had a set of twins! With three young boys under the age of four, the... (more...)
Tags: mary caraccioli, money, we owe what
Buy Used and What to Never Buy Used
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under saving, shopping
By Mary Caraccioli My work has me visiting families all over the country with one mission, to help them get in good financial shape. In order to help others, I have also had to make sure my own house is in order. So to keep within my own budget I have... (more...)
Tags: buying used, caraccioli, when not to buy used
Curt’s New Game
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
Curt Schilling knows how to win games, just ask folks in Boston and Arizona. But now the 46-year old former baseball pitcher is hoping to strike gold with a new game- his own business. That business is a video game company called 38 Studios. This week... (more...)
Tags: 38 studios, curt schilling, mary caraccioli
Adapting Money Skills to Life Changes
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
Going from single and able to splurge on you and only you- to married- to homeowner- to parents of 3, that is what I call a life change! Sometimes all of our habits and coping mechanisms don’t change as quickly as our lives do. That is what Kelly... (more...)
Tags: abc, livewell tv, mary caraccioli, money behavior, we owe what
