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Vince McMahon talks Business

Vince McMahon talks Business

My interview with the first family of wrestling- the McMahons continues to get the hits on Youtube. I thought I would share one of the segments with you. This is my interview with the controversial patriarch- Vince McMahon.  Read More →

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Is Your Man (or Woman) Your Financial Plan?

Marilyn, Lauren and Betty had fun with the idea of marrying into money with their 1953 movie “How to Marry a Millionaire.”  More than 50 years later you would be surprised how many people think their money problems will go away because they... (more...)

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Social Media Strategies to Build Business

Facebook, My Space, Twitter, there are ways to turn a profit using social media. Find out how  Read More →

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Stedman Graham talks to Mary Caraccioli about finding your best self during tough times

Stedman Graham talks to Mary Caraccioli about finding your best self during tough times

Stedman Graham does not do a lot of interviews. That is why I was so pleased when he decided to spend a few minutes with me. He is the kind of person you hope to sit next to at a luncheon because you know you will enjoy the company and learn something... (more...)

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Try This: A Great App for Managing Money

This app could help you avoid overages and late payments. I love it and recommend you try this!  Read More →

Fabulous Weddings for Less

Great tips on how to have the wedding of your dreams and still have some cash left over for the honeymoon!  Read More →

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Mary Talks Money Debuts: Where to find it

Mary Talks Money made its debut on LiveWellHD TV this past week and on WPVI-TV. I am very excited about this show for two reasons: 1)We have great information for anyone trying to improve their financial situation and we present that info in plain English! 2)The... (more...)

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Tune in Monday for the Debut of Mary Talks Money

Here is the press release announcing the debut of Mary Talks Money. Kudos to 6abc for understanding how important this type of show is- especially right now! I hope you get a chance to watch and I would love your feedback. All the best, Mary Date: ... (more...)

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Life After the Great Recession: A Conversation with Steve Forbes

Recently I sat down for a conversation with Steve Forbes. The head of the Forbes publishing empire is not shy about sharing his opinion about the markets or about his investment style. In part one of our conversation I asked him about life and investing... (more...)

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The Opportunity

These are hard times… everything I thought I knew… or had planned seems to be unraveling. Investments for retirement and my daughter’s education, even my career path seems to be a mess. The economy has created challenges and has forced me to rethink... (more...)

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Growing up McMahon

You May have seen my one on one interview with Vince McMahon http://maryandmoney.com/videos/vince-mcmahon-talks-business/ He was all business in that interview. If you want to see the softer side of Vince, ask him about his family and ask his family... (more...)

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Curt Schilling, the Red Sox and the Jimmy Fund

You don’t have to live in New England to appreciate the special relationship between the Red Sox and the charity that helps young cancer patients, The Jimmy Fund. I spoke to Curt Schilling about the Red Sox tradition and why he has become the Fund’s... (more...)

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Jon Huntsman talks about the Economy and Ethics

Jon Huntsman talks about the Economy and Ethics

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Preemptive Strike to Battle Over Spending

Peer Pressure. You think once you are out of high school you never have to deal with it again? Wrong. When it comes to reigning in our spending our best friends can sometimes be our worst enemies. Why? Think about it, you know another dinner out—or... (more...)

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Why the Money in Mary and Money??

Names are tricky things. When I re-launched this website more than a month ago, I kept the name MaryandMoney.com. It was the name of my old site, which was strictly a vehicle to promote my television show. This new venture is not about promoting a show,... (more...)

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Branson: A Rebel with a Cause

Branson: A Rebel with a Cause

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Getting Ready for the Rebound

There is a tiny sprig of green in the clay pot on my patio. Last summer purple clematis flowers spilled from the pot and weaved in and out of the railings. They were the picture of abundance. In the cold of winter and the ruthlessness of the financial... (more...)

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Missed Opportunity: Why weren’t the builders doing this during the boom?

Missed Opportunity: Why weren’t the builders doing this during the boom?

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Bragging Rights: The Back Story

Why does a high school wrestler have the top video spot on a money site?  It is a nice story, a kid works hard and his school gets some cash. But that is not the moral of this story.  Jake Kemerer is my nephew.  What I have learned from watching him... (more...)

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Steve Wozniak: Before Dancing with the Stars– there was Apple

Steve  Wozniak: Before Dancing with the Stars– there was Apple

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Jim Rogers: Part 5 of 5

Famed investor Jim Rogers explains why he sold his NYC (before real estate prices tumbled there) and moved his family to Singapore. He believes raising his children in Asia will give them the upper hand.  Read More →

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Jim Rogers: Part 4 of 5

In this part of Mary Caraccioli’s interview with Famed investor Jim Rogers, he discusses protectionism and globalization.  Read More →

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Jim Rogers: Part 3 of 5

In Part 3 of Mary Caraccioli’s interview with Jim Rogers he talks about what opportunities he believes are out there for investors as a result of the banking crisis and recession.  Read More →

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Jim Rogers Part 2of 5

Famed commodity investor Jim Rogers talks to Mary Caraccioli in late November 2008. This is part 1 of 5. Jim was bashing the government bank bailouts long before most critics. He has remained consistent in that criticism.  Read More →

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Mary Caraccioli Interviews Jim Rogers: Part 1 of 5

Mary Caraccioli Interviews Jim Rogers: Part 1 of 5

Famed commodity investor Jim Rogers talks to Mary Caraccioli in late November 2008. This is part 1 of 5. Jim was bashing the government bank bailouts long before most critics. He has remained consistent in that criticism. This is one of Mary’s... (more...)

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Stewart’s J-School

John Stewart and his Daily Show staff once again taught the news media how it is done. Tonight’s lesson, how to host a show and not let the guest off the hook. The comedian did a smart and hard-hitting interview with CNBC’s popular and bombastic host,... (more...)

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Ashamed!

Yep that is how I felt after I lost my job. Yeah I know it wasn’t my fault, it’s the economy stupid. But I cover the economy, shouldn’t I have known to get out before they got me? If I was so great, wouldn’t they have found some way to save my... (more...)

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When You Become the News

Saying Goodbye After Our Final Show  I am my lead story. As my staff and I reported on the world’s economic turmoil for my nightly TV show Money Matters Today, we got the news. Our network, show, and jobs were being eliminated. Three-hundred-and-fifty... (more...)

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First Person: My Russia

By Mary Caraccioli If you don’t have time to sleep, then St. Petersburg in May is where you want to be. When you have 20 hours of daylight you can cram a lot into a day. Meetings with multinational executives, educators, entrepreneurs, a little site... (more...)

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Carl Icahn on Yahoo

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One American Family

Each family offers a unique perspective on the condition of our communities and our country. In my case I am one of nine children. Each one of us is first generation in our careers– and no two of us have the same career. This has helped me tremendously... (more...)

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Ask Mary

Question: I read the headlines…everything seems to be “the worst since the great depression.”  What defines a depression? Answer: A depression is a recession on steroids. It is often defined as a drop in consumption by 10% or more. Others... (more...)

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Mary Caraccioli

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