shopping Archive
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 →
Overspent during the holidays? Now what?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under credit cards, shopping
Okay you did what you said you wouldn’t do. You are already beating yourself up, so a smack from me won’t help. Instead, I want to help you right the ship and keep that spending binge from haunting you for years to come. Here are my 5 tips for... (more...)
Tags: debt, holiday spending
Ask Mary: Debit or Credit?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos, shopping
After you swipe your card, you have no doubt been asked, “Debit or credit?” Not sure which is best for you- check this out. Read More →
Tags: debit or credit, MARY, money
Ask Mary: Discount Gourmet Grocers
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under shopping
Time again to answer your questions. Maria saw the segment I did with my frugal friend Kristen Hagopian author of Brilliant Frugal Living. Maria wasn’t the only one asking this question: HI MARY. I’M TRYING TO FIND THAT GOURMET DISCOUNT... (more...)
Tags: discount grocer, MARY
Craigslist without the Awkwardness
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos, shopping
I was late to the game when it comes to using Craigslist for buying and selling. Do I have to go to a stranger’s house to pick up that power washer? What if it doesn’t work? My frugal friend Kristen Hagopian set me straight and now I find... (more...)
Tags: cragslist, Mary Talks Money
Do You Shop ’til Your Bank Balance Drops? Here is Help
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos, shopping
I appreciate a dose of shopping therapy as much as anyone. But what happens when the cure becomes an illness? Read More →
Tags: MARY, marytalksmoney, shopaholic
Time to Buy a Car?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under shopping
Next 30 Days are Best Time of Year to Buy Car This was sent to me from my pal Jeannie Fallon from Edmunds.com SANTA MONICA, Calif. — August 25, 2010 — Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced that according... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, cars, MARY, money
Back to School with Money Left Over
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Videos, parenting, shopping
Tags: back to school, caraccioli, cost of kids. school age kids, Kids, Mary Talks Money
New Baby on the Way: Help!
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Lifestyle, Videos, shopping
Tags: babies and money, caraccioli, cost of babies
Cheapskate Fashionista!
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos, shopping
Great ideas to look great for less! Read More →
Tags: buffalo exchange, caraccioli, gilt.com, renttherunway
Living Brilliantly
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Innovators, Kids, Lifestyle, parenting, shopping
One of the great things about my job is that each day I get to dip my toe into a new world. With every story I cover, I meet new and often interesting people and for just a few hours, I get to live in their world. This week I spent time with author and... (more...)
Tags: brilliant frugal living, caraccioli, craigslist, hagopian
DIY: Bridesmaid Bouquets Made Easy (and Lovely)
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos, shopping, women in business
My favorite florist shows you some DIY secrets that can not only save you money on your wedding day, but a few adjustments and you’ve got an amazing arrangement for your next party! For more on Leah visit: http://www.baileflor.com/ Read More →
Tags: baileflor, bouquet, bridesmaid bouquet, caraccioli, flowers, Mary Talks Money, wedding flowers
Look Great for Less
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Videos, beauty, shopping, women in business
I love Dr. Ellen Marmur’s book Simple Skin Beauty. It is my skin care bible. You don’t have to spend a fortune to look your best. When you understand how things work with your skin you will make smarter purchases. Ellen is a skin cancer... (more...)
Tags: beauty, caraccioli, Dr. Ellen Marmur, facial peels, fraxel, laser face treatments, look great for less, Mary Talks Money, plastic surgery, profaces
Your Turn: Kids and Shopping
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Videos, shopping
Tags: Ask Mary, caraccioli, kids and money, kids shopping, your turn
I Want That! Sneaky Ways to Teach your Kids about Money
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Lifestyle, Videos, shopping
One request I get from parents is, “how can I teach my kids to be better with their money?” I say start early. Begin by showing them how you make decisions. Can you explain to a 6 year old why buying a gallon of milk may be a better deal... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, kids and money, money skills, shopping
Credit Card Management
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos, credit cards, debt, shopping
Americans are de-levering. Paying down the mountain of debt we’ve acquired over the last decade. A big part of our debt is credit card debt. As angry as we get at credit card companies, the reality is, credit cards are now a necessity. The trick... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, credit cards, debt, maryandmoney
Are American Consumers Getting their Groove Back?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, shopping
I have noticed an interesting trend as the nation continues to claw out of the ugly recession. While the job picture remains bleak, those who do have jobs seem to be ready to exhale and do a little shopping. The financial collapse of a year ago triggered... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, Economy, mary caraccioli, recession, shopping, spending and income, u.s. consumer
Bolt Bus vs Amtrak
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Innovators, Lifestyle, Uncategorized, shopping
All Aboard the Bolt Bus in rainy NYC Lucky me– I live within one day’s drive of 25% of the nations’ population. It can be a convenience for sure, but living along the I-95 corridor is no picnic if you actually have to drive it. I can... (more...)
Tags: amtrak, bolt bus, bus to nyc, transportation
Staples Founder: Tom Stemberg
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Innovators, Lifestyle, Videos, shopping
Tom Stemberg founded office supply superstore Staples, partly because he couldn’t get office supplies on a holiday weekend. Stemberg talks to me about the origins of one of the innovations in retailing. Read More →
Tags: staples, tom stemberg
A Shopaholic’s Fix
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, shopping
Shopping is one of my guilty pleasures. When I am the really stressed, nothing soothes the nerves as well as an aimless shopping trip. No agenda, just the prowl for great gets. But I don’t need to tell you this can be a dangerous habit, so I have... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, recipe, shopaholic, shopping therapy
A New Look at Trash
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Alternative Fuels, Economy, Green, Innovators, Lifestyle, Videos, shopping
