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Impress Your Guests for Less!
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Budget, saving, shopping
Admit it, one of the best things about the holiday season is the food. Delicious deserts, colorful cocktails and tasty treats – the holidays are a time to eat and eat lots! (more…) Read More →
Tags: eating, money confidante, saving, shopping
Five Tips for the Frugal Fashionista
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, saving, shopping
Do you love to shop and always keep up-to-date on ever changing fashion trends but find funding your passion somewhat of a strain? Then why not check out these 5 simple steps that’ll see you looking great in designer gear and still able to afford... (more...)
Baby Baby Baby!
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Lifestyle, money, parenting, saving
Having a baby for the first time is obviously a beautiful experience that will completely transform your life. However, as exciting a time as this is for you it’s also an expensive time. So to help you navigate the financial toll of becoming a... (more...)
Tips for a Weekend-Break that Won’t Break the Bank
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, saving, travel
With the cold weather heading our way and the holiday season just a little too far off to get fully excited about, it’s understandable that some of us are feeling the need for a little break. If only it wasn’t so pricey. With Christmas coming... (more...)
Tags: savings, travel, vacations
Allow Your Inner Bag Lady to Speak Up!
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, money, saving, women in business
For many women who have reached their late 40’s or 50’s the fear of what would happen if they lost their job and financial security that goes with it is crippling. (more…) Read More →
Dine for a Dime…
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, money, saving
Happy Friday everyone! Finally it’s the weekend and I for one am ready to hang up my apron and head out to a restaurant to have someone else do the cooking! However, this is sadly not an approach we can all enjoy every weekend with all the other... (more...)
Tags: eating out, family, savings
Lights, Camera…How Much?!
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, money, saving
Is it just me, or does it feel like every time you go to the movie theatre the price of a ticket has gone up? The usual publicity vehicles- morning show interviews or great trailers- will hook me if I like the subject matter. But when I do the math... (more...)
Tags: Movies, saving tips, weekend
Five Simple Saving Tips for the Young Professional
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under saving, women in business
So you’ve graduated and landed the dream job but it doesn’t quite come with the dream paycheck – yet! Rather than going broke trying to keep up with the more senior-level ladies of the office, I’ve put together five simple steps that will have... (more...)
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
A Coupon Collector: Does it work?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Uncategorized, saving, shopping
Just signed up for the internet coupon aggregator called Yipit. It allegedly sorts deals from more than 350 Web sites in 20 cities. Here is a link: http://yipit.com/ I will let you know what I think of it as I use it. Read More →
