Lifestyle Archive
Doubling Your Money
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Confidence Project, Lifestyle
I had the chance to play teacher for a few days with a terrific group of middle schoolers. What did I teach? You get one guess. Yep- money! While keeping the attention of 6th and 7th graders was a real lesson for me- I also discovered how interested this... (more...)
Tags: caracioli, money confidante, rule of 72
Paycheck to Paycheck: The New Normal
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Confidence Project, Featured, Lifestyle
My job takes me around the country talking to people about their financial health. What I have heard over and over is that there is nothing left at the end of the month. No matter how big or small the paycheck- most families couldn’t stay afloat... (more...)
Tags: money confidante, paycheck to paycheck
What is the Best Time to Buy?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Budget, Featured, Lifestyle
When I was growing up my dad worked for a popular department store. He taught me that there was discount season for everything. Bed linens were discounted in January white sales. Winter coats were marked down in February, etc. From that exposure... (more...)
Tags: money confidante, when to buy
Find New Love for an Old Career
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Confidence Project, Featured, Lifestyle, Personal Development
When I met the Stewart family the most heart-breaking part of their story wasn’t the lack of cash but the lack of passion Dad had for his job. Forced to take steps back in his career did not sit well with him, especially the pay cut. But the... (more...)
Tags: money confidante, stewart family, we owe what
Finding Money
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Confidence Project, Energy, Featured, Lifestyle
When money is tight we often think about what we don’t have rather than what we do have. I get it – but I also know that is a self-defeating mindset and a surefire way to miss an opportunity. Looking for money? Start your search at home and... (more...)
Tags: audit, energy audit, finding money, money confidante
Confidence Project: Assignment 1
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By now you have set your goals and have taken some baby-steps toward your goal. Now you are ready for the meaty stuff. Today you get your first assignment. This chore can change your life if you do it right. It is… Organize Your Bills! If you... (more...)
Confidence Project: Goal Setting
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I have received quite a few emails about setting goals. Some of you want to know why this is necessary right now and others want some guidance on how to narrow down or prioritize goals- because there is a lot you want to accomplish. So let me share... (more...)
Tags: Confidence Project, money confidante
Confidence Building in Action
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Mary with the Eaton family of Hampshire, Illinois Catch a brand new episode of my show “We Owe What?” on the LiveWell network tonight at 7pm (6pm Central). Meet a family whose marriage is being put to the test because of a lack of a couple’s... (more...)
Tags: Confidence Project, money confidante, we owe what
Fun with 6abc at the Philly Auto Show
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Featured, Lifestyle
A special thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello at the 6abc booth at the Philly Auto Show. My family and I had a chance to kick some tires while we were there. My car is getting a little up there in years and miles so we have begun saving... (more...)
In Defense of Lance Armstrong
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Featured, Lifestyle
Full disclosure: I was never a fan of Lance Armstrong. He came across as arrogant and dismissive, two traits that I find really unattractive. I also believed years ago that he doped. It was well known that other teams on the tour doped and the mentality... (more...)
