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First State Change Agents

A hearty thank you for the warm welcome I received in Delaware last night. My topic was “Never Ready: Why Women’s Insecurity about Mastering Money is Making them Poor.” We got pretty deep and we also laughed a lot. I was happy to share... (more...)

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Global Citizens Award

Bill Dunkelberg and his wife Sharon Javie are two remarkable individuals who work extremely well as a team. This Fall the Global Interdependence Center is honoring both of them with our prestigious Global Citizen Award.  Bill has chaired GIC for many... (more...)

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To-Do List for the New Collegiate

There are so many things to think about before you head off to college, it is can be hard to get your arms around it all. That includes the money stuff. Often we are so concerned with the big ticket items like tuition, room and board and financial aid,... (more...)

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Six Money Tips for Young Professionals:

Save one-third of your income. Don’t scrimp on career-related investments. Cultivate your most ambitious dreams. Pay off all but your cheapest student loans early. Don’t wait to invest until you have “extra money.” Give back —... (more...)

STRATEGIC DONATION TO GIC FROM PAUL MCCULLEY LEADS TO THE CREATION OF A GLOBAL SOCIETY OF FELLOWS

Great news for The Global Interdependence Center. It is an organization I support. -Mary Philadelphia, PA, December 2, 2010 – The Global Interdependence Center (GIC) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Global Society of Fellows, which... (more...)

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Ask Mary: High Cost of College Text Books

Time again to answer your questions. This one got my attention from Jackie of Richmond, VA. Mary, How can we save money on the cost of college text books? – Jackie  JACKIE, THANKS FOR THE QUESTION. THE HIDDEN BUDGET BUSTER OF COLLEGE IS TEXT... (more...)

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