March 2012 Archive
Tips for Raising Financially Fit Kids
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, parenting
At 8:20 a.m. on the nose they raced into the classroom, 25 spirited kindergarteners. They paid no attention to me as they stuffed their jackets into their cubbies and made their way to table time. This morning they found pennies and cardboard cards showing... (more...)
Tags: kids and money, mary caraccioli, money skills for kids
How Do I Get Mary To Help Us?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Announcement, TV show
I have received a lot of requests from viewers who want to know how they can get on my TV show “We Owe What?” If you’ve got a money problem that you need help with- we want to hear from you. It is easy to get started. You go to the... (more...)
Tags: mary caraccioli, Reality TV, we owe what
The Kids Have Grown the Nest Egg Hasn’t
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
Congratulations, the kids are building their own young adult lives. You did it! But while you were taking care of their dreams did you make sure you were tending to the nest egg that will take care of yours? Cindy and John’s story should motivate... (more...)
Tags: empty nest, livewell, mary caraccioli, we owe what
Where You Can See My Show “We Owe What?”
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Announcement
The debut of my new show “We Owe What?” is off to a great start. And now it is available in even more communities across the country! Click on this link to get episode times and local listings. After you check it out let me know what you think... (more...)
Tags: abc, livewell tv, we owe what
Facing Past Money Mistakes and Letting Kids Fly $olo
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
For Cindy and John Russo, nothing is more important than the happiness of their two sons and the success of their band – even if that means their finances are left playing second fiddle. John often leaves Cindy in the dark about the bills, and carries... (more...)
Tags: Bad investments, kids and money
Faith and Finances: Meet the Chandlers
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
The Chandler family is devoted to their church, but has lost faith in their finances. Even after downsizing to a smaller house, Nate and Thilana still find themselves in the red each month. With bills mounting and five children to feed, the Chandler family... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, chandler, tithe
The Difference Between Tax Credits and Deductions
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under tax
A question I get a lot is, “What is the difference between a tax deduction and a tax credit?” The Answer: A tax deduction is something that reduces how much taxable income you claim. A tax credit is something that directly reduces how much... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, deductions vs credits, tax time
