Kevin Smith Before Too Fat to Fly
Posted by Mary | Filed under Lifestyle, Videos, random
Kevin Smiths film career brought him noteriety, but being ejected from a Southwest airlines flight for heft brought him the full-on 15 minutes! Kevin Smith talked to me a few years back about his passion–comics. He was super nice with no attitude.
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Girls with a Grudge don’t Win
Posted by Mary | Filed under Lifestyle, women in business
Every once in a while you hear some advice you want to share. Cathie Black is a lady you should know about. She is president of Hearst Magazines and recently delivered a keynote address at the Wharton Women Business Conference. She talked about everything from being a working mom, ladies who hold a grudge, to giving up your power in meetings. Read the rest of this entry »
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Today’s Opportunity
Posted by Mary | Filed under Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos
In case you need a reminder that today is an opportunity not an obstacle, check out this video.
Poet Gabrielle Bouliane performs for the audience at the Austin Poetry Slam.
It was her last public performance. She passed January 29, 2010 shortly after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
Mary Talks Money Debuts: Where to find it
Posted by Mary | Filed under Announcement, Featured
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 show is accessible to nearly everyone. We are over the air, on cable and FIOS in 10 markets (see list below) and available on the web to everyone (click on the link to go right to the site). http://livewellhd.com/marytalksmoney/channel?id=7190015
The Great Recession may be winding down, but it has changed many things permanently- which isn’t a bad thing. More isn’t always better. More credit card debt, more toxic toys, more waste in our landfills– not good. Less clutter allows us to think more clearly, to prioritize more easily. The net result of this- I believe- is that it will be easier for us to live up to our positive potential. A clear head helps you to focus- when we focus we can accomplish whatever we want. It isn’t necessarily easy- but it is possible. This is when the big ideas are born and the most amazing businesses are formed. They don’t have to be big– they just have to meet a need.
So it is in this environment that Mary Talks Money emerges. I will get the conversation started, but I need you to keep it going. Post comments here or email– let me know what is on your mind.
Where to see Mary Talks Money
New York/Tri-State Area
Over the Air — Channel 7.2
Time Warner — Channel 687
Cablevision — Channel 729
Comcast — Channel 245 (New Jersey)
Comcast — Channel 264 (Connecticut)
Verizon (New York/New Jersey) — Channel 467
Click here for complete TV schedule
Los Angeles/Southern California
Over the Air — Channel 7.2
Charter — Channel 753
Cox — Channel 796
Time Warner — Channel 445
Verizon — Channel 467
Champion — TBD
Click here for complete TV schedule
Chicago
Over the Air — Channel 7.2
Comcast — Channel 217
RCN — Channel 618
Wide Open West — Channel TBD
Click here for complete TV schedule
Philadelphia/Delware Valley
Over the Air — Channel 6.2
Comcast — Channel 245
Verizon — Channel 466
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San Francisco/Bay Area
Over the Air — Channel 7.2
Comcast — Channel 715
Click here for complete TV schedule
Houston, Texas
Over the Air — Channel 13.2
Comcast — Channel 685
Click here for complete TV schedule
Raleigh/Durham/Fayetteville
Over the Air — Channel 11.2
Time Warner — Channel 212
Click here for complete TV schedule
Fresno, Calif.
Over the Air — Channel 30.2
Comcast — HD Channel 909
Click here for complete TV schedule
Flint, Michigan
Over the Air — Channel 12.2
Comcast — Channel 246
Charter — Channel 430
TVC — Channel 136
Click here for complete TV schedule
Toledo, Ohio
Over the Air — Channel 13.2
Buckeye — Channel 614
Click here for complete TV schedule
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Richard Branson
Posted by Mary | Filed under Alternative Fuels, Energy, Videos
Sir Richard Branson talks about his “green” conversion.
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January Event: Finding $ Happiness at Home
Posted by Mary | Filed under Lifestyle, relationships and money
eWomenNetwork “Accelerated Networking” Luncheon
Wednesday, January 27
6ABC Studios, Philadelphia, PA
Finding Financial Happiness at Home–Be honest…have you ever argued with your spouse, boyfriend or partner about money?
Money is the leading cause of divorce (which is pretty darn expensive for both parties). If you and your mate regularly debate when it comes to your finances – how can you avoid that disaster? Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: caraccioli, couples and money, eWomen, money event, networking
Is Your Man Your Financial Plan?
Posted by Mary | Filed under Featured, Lifestyle, relationships and money
You would be surprised how many people think their money problems will go away because they will marry rich. And its not just women looking for that “good provider.” More and more guys are hoping their mate will come with financial benefits. Its not just sugar mommas or daddy’s we want, in some cases we are willing to bring home the bacon- but we don’t want to think about investments or – god forbid- taxes. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: caraccioli, livewellhd, love and money, man financial plan, relationships and money
ASK MARY: When to get the kids their own account
Posted by Mary | Filed under Kids, Lifestyle, banking
Thanks everyone for the questions- keep them coming! Here is a good one about kids and money.
What age should children start having their own savings and checking accounts? -Mia
I think children can start having their own savings account as early as 4 years old. It is a great way to teach kids about money. But don’t make it a one time event. Regular deposits and watching the balance grow is an important part of the learning process.
As for checking – you may not want to be in such a hurry. If your child has a job and has a lot of their own bills to pay- then it could make sense to create one.
Before that time- you can start introducing your child to the idea of checking– by letting them watch you fill out a check and the ledger.
When they are ready- you can let them fill out the checks while you watch.
Once your child has the math skills then- show them how to balance a checkbook.
That is the real money lesson- when you learn to manage how much goes out versus what you bring in. Good Luck! – Mary Caraccioli
For more money tips watch Mary Talks Money daily on LiveWellHD TV network. To find it on the dial in your area visit
http://www.livewellhd.com/feature?id=6775183
Tags: checking accounts, kids and money, mary caraccioli, Mary Talks Money, saving accounts
Tune in Monday for the Debut of Mary Talks Money
Posted by Mary | Filed under Announcement, Featured, Lifestyle
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: January 7, 2010 Release Date: Immediately
6abc Rolls Out New Program on Live Well HD Network
Locally Produced Mary Talks Money – Debuts Jan 11th
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(Philadelphia, PA) – Who doesn’t need a little help managing their money in this economy? 6abc’s hot new show, Mary Talks Money, gives you real solutions to the real kinds of problems we all face! From credit card debt to what to do if you lose your job…from how to talk to kids about money to where financial planners are putting their own funds…host Mary Caraccioli tackles the topics that can help you start off the New Year on the right foot…and stay there all year long.
Do you have a New Year’s resolution to save more and spend less? Mary Talks Money debuts Monday, January 11th on the Live Well HD Network, 6abc’s digital channel 6.2, just in time for you to start organizing your budget for 2010! Viewers can also watch a special presentation of Mary Talks Money on 6abc’s primary channel (6.1), Saturday, January 16th at 7:30pm.
Mary knows money. She sits on the Board for the Delaware Financial Literacy Institute, one of the nation’s most comprehensive financial literacy non-profits. Her financial journalism career started at CNBC, where she helped launch the nationally syndicated radio show Lou Dobbs Financial Report. She went on to create and host Comcast’s Money Matters Today.
Mary is currently finishing a Master’s Degree at the University of Pennsylvania and a Certified Financial Planning curriculum at Boston University. She earned her MBA from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business
Mary Talks Money is filmed and produced locally at the WPVI studios on City Avenue, Philadelphia. For more information on Mary Talks Money and other Live Well HD Network programs go to www.livewellhd.com.
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WPVI-TV is the ABC owned station serving the Delaware and Lehigh Valleys.
Contact: Mike Monsell, 215-581-4466
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Energy Investment: Gov. Ed Rendell on the Future of Fuel
Posted by Mary | Filed under Alternative Fuels, Energy, Green, Videos, tax
Remember the days before the great recession? We were more concerned about oil hitting $200- than with the solvency of our banks and our personal balance sheets. It was in this environment that I spoke with the Governor of Pennsylvania about the issue of energy.
Tags: caraccioli, Energy, energy policy, fuel, nat gas, oil, rendell, wind, windfall profits
