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Does eBay Still Matter?

Mary — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:47:49 +0000

This mom seems to think so.
Personally, I don’t use it anymore. I encountered too many shady business practices with some of the sellers. No doubt, there are some shady buyers out there too! My diminished enthusiasm aside, the digital age has made it easier for any of us to become entrepreneurs, whether you use eBay or another platform to launch your new business.

Let me know what you think- are auctions out of style in the age of Groupon?

Can You Mix Money with Art?

Mary — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 13:16:25 +0000

Ask most artists, from painters to poets, and they will tell you they don’t think about money. I think this is a big mistake. Your art does not need to be motivated by money, but to protect your creations and to get them made in the first place, it may be helpful to be a not-so-starving artist. -Mary Caraccioli
Check out the story of these two artists and tell me if you agree.

Can You Get Out of a Car Lease Early?

Mary — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:54:26 +0000

Lisa’s question answered!

Let me know if you have a question by hitting the contact button on the navigation bar.
Have a great day! -Mary

Relationship Skills Worth Learning

Mary — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:00:01 +0000

We all have heard “it is not what you know it is who you know.” While the saying is a gross over-simplification, there is some truth to it. First, you do have to know your stuff because being skilled matters. But then you also need to know how to build a community or a constituency to keep your good work flowing.
Here are some ideas to help you do just that.

ASK MARY: Banking Online, Is it Safe?

Mary — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:47:40 +0000

When You Become a Parent to Your Parent

Mary — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:20:25 +0000

It is easy to see why Gene loves Nicolina so much. But managing what is best for her and for him is no simple task.

Refi a Car? Yep. But is it a Good Deal for You?

Mary — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:24:32 +0000

Keep the questions coming! Here is a good one about auto financing. If you have a question just click on the contact button on the nav bar. -Mary

Housing Market Future: Grim or Great?

Mary — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:08:39 +0000

Find our for yourself – by attending a terrific event sponsored by the Global Interdependence Center.

29th Annual Monetary and Trade Conference
Welcoming Remarks:
- George Tsetsekos, Dean, LeBow College of Business, Drexel University
- David Kotok, CIO, Cumberland Advisors & Vice Chair, GIC

Session I: Panel Discussion: “Fannie/Freddie: Where Have We Been and Where are We Going?”
Josh Rosner of Graham Fisher & Co. Co-Author of Reckless Endangerment: How Outsized Ambition, Greed, and Corruption Led to Economic Armageddon
- Chris Whalen of Institutional Risk Analytics. Author of Inflated: How Money and Debt Built the American Dream
- Michael Lewitt, Author of The Death of Capital: How Creative Policy Can Restore Stability
Moderator: TBA.

All three speakers will be available for a book signing during the break.

Session II: “Outlook for Housing Recovery” by David Berson of PMI
Followed by Audience Q&A

Keynote Speaker: Tom Hoenig, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Coffee Break and Book Signing

Session III: “What Does QE Mean for U.S. Housing?”
- Maria Pia Olivero, Dept of Economics, LeBow College of Business
- Mark Vitner, Managing Director & Senior Economist, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
Moderator: Charles Silverman, EVP & Group Head, Global Financial Institutions Wells Fargo

Session IV: “GSEs: What To Do and How to Do It.” By William Poole, Former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Summary and closing comments by Bill Dunkelberg, Chair, Global Interdependence Center

Tuesday, May 24, 2011
8:30AM – 12:00PM
Behrakis Grand Hall, Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA
Registration: $50 – Members
$100 – Non-Members and includes a one-year membership

Contact: Jillian Fornito at GIC at jfornito@interdependence.org or 215-898-9453

Let Your Stuff Take Care of YOU!

Mary — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:42:54 +0000

Whether we’ve bought it, inherited it, or found it- all of us have put effort into collecting the “stuff” in our home. Some of that stuff could be of real value. So before you throw that old side table or grandma’s art collection in the basement take a listen to my pal Dr. Lori. From where you hang your art, to how you stack your dishes– she dishes on how to take care of your possessions, so maybe they can take care of you.

Get the Boss (or anyone) to Commit

Mary — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:15:34 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted anyone to “commit already” then you will love Shawn’s advice. She teaches us how to get bosses, boyfriends, clients and colleagues to sign on the dotted line. It all starts with a conversation.