caraccioli Archive
Guide to Getting Your Idea to Market
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos, entrepreneur
A few ideas that can help you make a prototype and get your idea to market! Read More →
Tags: caraccioli, entrerpeneur, how to sell
Job Search Tax Reality
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Job search
The IRS has started a PR push touting the tax benefits bestowed to those looking for work. But a closer look at the rules reveals a lot of job seekers get no tax advantage at all. Those snubbed include folks whose industries have died (or so brutally... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, Job search
New Baby on the Way: Help!
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Lifestyle, Videos, shopping
Tags: babies and money, caraccioli, cost of babies
DIY: How to Cut your Kids Hair
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Lifestyle, Videos, parenting
and have them still like you! No bowl cuts here. Learn a few basic skills to pull off the perfect trim. And remember- you can’t glue it back on! Read More →
Tags: caraccioli, cost of kids, DIY hair, haircuts, Kids
Investing in You
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under beauty
From time to time I like to remind my self (and you) that taking care of ourselves is job one in investing. To that end, I couldn’t help but think of my favorite skin care book as I watched folks bake in the sun this weekend. It is Simple Skin Beauty... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, ellen marmur
Declaration of Career Independence
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under entrepreneur
The 4th of July is all about independence. If the idea of career independence is bouncing around in your head then spend a half an hour with me this Sunday. Many of us dream of starting our own business, but making it a reality requires more than... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, career
Job Loss: Investing in You
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Job search, Personal Development, Videos
Having lived thru my own job loss in the recession, I know the feeling of wanting to stop spending on all but the essentials. But through the process I also learned that you have to invest in yourself if you want to be hired. I am not talking about dinner... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, hiring, investing in you, job loss, jobs, Mary Talks Money
Should it Stay or Should it Go?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under tax
I received a good follow up question in response to my last article on what women over 40 years old need to know about money. Becky asked, “What bills should I save forever and which should I keep?” Great question Becky! My office area... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, documents, paperwork
What Women Over 40 Need to Know Now
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Personal Development
Quit waiting for the lottery, a miracle or God forbid, Prince Charming. They aren’t coming. For all our gender’s accomplishments during the Boomer Era, it puzzles me that smart, educated, accomplished women are still waiting on someone... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, iphone, women and money
Is Your Idea Money in the Bank?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos, entrepreneur, women in business
Have a great idea? Find out how to get it out of your head and off the ground! Read More →
Tags: caraccioli, million dollar ideas, selling your stuff
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
Your Turn: Teaching an 8 yr old about Money
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Videos, parenting
Tags: Ask Mary, caraccioli, kids and money, moonjar
Fathers Day: What Rich and Famous Dads Teach Their Kids
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Innovators, Kids, Personal Development, Videos
Tags: caraccioli, dads gift, dads. dads and money, jim rogers, Mary Talks Money, Rogers, schilling, steve forbes
Student By Day, Entrepreneur After School
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Personal Development, Videos, entrepreneur, women in business
Tags: caraccioli, kid entrepreneurs, NFTE, zoe damecela
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
Paying for Childcare
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Lifestyle, Videos
Tags: baby bargains, caraccioli, childcare, cost of childcare, finding good childcare, Mary Talks Money
Benefits Check
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Personal Development, the working life
What work benefits do you have? Are you taking advantage of them. Before the year gets away from you think about everything from eyeglasses, to 401K contributions. Thinking about your benefits mid-year will help you avoid the frenzy in December to use... (more...)
Tags: benefits, caraccioli, Mary Talks Money, use or lose, work life
The Brainy and Beautiful Bobbi Brown
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos, women in business
I love Bobbi Brown cosmetics, because they are designed to help real women look our best not different. I love Bobbi Brown the woman because she is using her success to help others do the same. I caught up with her at an event to help High School kids... (more...)
Tags: bobbi brown, business, caraccioli, cosmetics, make up, Mary Talks Money
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
Four Year Old Money Mavens
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Personal Development, Videos, relationships and money
I visit some Pre-schoolers who show us its never too early to have the money talk with your kids. Read More →
Tags: caraccioli, finance education, kids and money, money education, preschool, teaching saving
Fabulous Weddings for Less
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Featured, Lifestyle, Videos, relationships and money
Great tips on how to have the wedding of your dreams and still have some cash left over for the honeymoon! Read More →
Tags: baileflor, bridal gowns for less, brides, budget gowns, budget weddings, caraccioli, florist, Mary Talks Money, planning a wedding, weddings, weddings for less
DIY Floral Arrangements
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Videos, women in business
Save money and have a beautiful home, wedding or party with a few great tips from Baileflor florist and former ballerina Leah Reinhard-Albarouki. Visit her at Baileflor.com Read More →
Tags: baileflor, caraccioli, DIY flowers, DIY weddings, florists, flowers, Mary Talks Money, weddings
What to Read this Summer: Free Event
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Announcement, Economy
June 3, 2010 The Global Interdependence Center Welcomes David Kotok, Erin Arvedlund and John Authers GIC is delighted to welcome three distinguished experts to discuss their recent works. Presentations and discussion will be moderated by Mary Caraccioli,... (more...)
Tags: Arvedlund, authers, bubble, caraccioli, europe, GIC, kotok, livewellhd, madoff
Get Hired by Looking like a Winner!
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Job search, Personal Development, Videos
Rita Hazan is one of the Stylists and Hair Color Specialists in the world. From Oprah to Oscar winners she makes her clients sparkle. She shows my viewers how they can look better ont he outside to help them land the next gig. She believes when you feel... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, employment, hair, hazan, Job search, jobs, Mary Talks Money, rita hazan
Pet Medical Care
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Videos
What is available is amazing– and so too are the costs of keeping fido healthy. Read More →
Tags: caraccioli, healthcare for dogs, Mary Talks Money, medical care for pets, pet insurance
Going to the Dogs
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Videos
Dogs and other pets are amazing company but before you make the commitment think about how much they will cost you year after year. If your not sure you can handle the costs- hold off until you know you can take great care of your loyal companion! Read More →
Tags: caraccioli, cost of dogs, dave frei, dogs, Mary Talks Money, rufus, show dogs, taking care of dogs, westminster kennel club
Cheapskate Chic- part deux
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
More great tips- this time we have a stylist share her secrets! Read More →
Tags: caraccioli, Mary Talks Money, stylists
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
Forget the MBA Spend an Hour with Vince
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Innovators, Sports Business, Videos
Tags: caraccioli, mcmahon, wwe
Kevin Smith Before Too Fat to Fly
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | 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. Read More →
Tags: caraccioli, comics, kevin smith, southwest and kevin smith
Girls with a Grudge don’t Win
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | 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... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, cathie black, women in business
Mary Talks Money Debuts: Where to find it
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | 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... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, livewell HD, Mary Talks Money, wpvi-tv
Richard Branson
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Alternative Fuels, Energy, Videos
Sir Richard Branson talks about his “green” conversion. Read More →
Tags: branson, caraccioli, Green
January Event: Finding $ Happiness at Home
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | 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... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, couples and money, eWomen, money event, networking
Energy Investment: Gov. Ed Rendell on the Future of Fuel
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | 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... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, Energy, energy policy, fuel, nat gas, oil, rendell, wind, windfall profits
Life After the Great Recession: A Conversation with Steve Forbes
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Featured, Innovators, Investing, banking
Recently I sat down for a conversation with Steve Forbes. The head of the Forbes publishing empire is not shy about sharing his opinion about the markets or about his investment style. In part one of our conversation I asked him about life and investing... (more...)
Tags: bailouts, bubbles, caraccioli, forbes, Great Recession, Investing, steve forbes, too big to fail
ASK MARY: Love and Money- Is it Time to Get a Referee?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle
Where can I find financial counseling to help me and my husband work through some of our financial problems and goals? -Atiya Atiya, Thanks for the great question- you know disputes over money are the leading cause of divorce. Getting help to deal with... (more...)
Tags: Ask Mary, caraccioli, couples and money, money question
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
Paying it Forward
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Innovators, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos
Richard Caruso has won a few accolades in his day– including Entrepreneur of the Year. For anyone who has a terminal case of intellectual curiosity– his story is for you. Thanks for visiting! -Mary Read More →
Tags: caraccioli, caruso, integra
Unemployment hits 9.7%
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Job search, World Economy
That is higher than economists had expected. However the number of jobs lost, while high, continues to be “less-bad.” What does it all mean? As someone who went through the unemployment process this year and who knows lots of other people... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, Economy, jobs, unemployment
College and Credit Cards
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, credit cards
This September three of my nieces and nephews are heading off to college. My main piece of advice is to respect the plastic. For years I have been sickened by the campaigns on campus to sign kids up for credit cards. It is amazing what an 18 year old... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, college, credit cards, student debt
US Open Tennis: Arthur Ashe’s legacy
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Innovators, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos
My favorite end of summer ritual is going to the Flushing Meadows for the U.S. Open. The hallmark of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is Arthur Ashe stadium. Named for the great player and a guy- who got it. Ashe understood that most kids... (more...)
Tags: aayte, arthur ashe, caraccioli, us open
Ford Chief Economist Ellen Hughes-Cromwick
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Videos, World Economy
Ellen Hughes-Cromwick made the case for Ford to concentrate on the emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China (the BRICs) almost a decade ago. Her forecast was right on. Ford, the only major U.S. automaker to make it through the recession without... (more...)
Tags: Auto, BRIC, caraccioli, Economy, Ford, GIC
John Bogle
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Investing, Uncategorized, Videos
John Bogle, Founder of the Vanguard Group and the father of the Index Fund gets down to basics in this interview. He explains why he likes the index approach to investing. While there are many who disagree with him, Bogle stands by his theory; that in... (more...)
Tags: bogle, bogleheads, caraccioli, index funds, vanguard group
Learn How to Negotiate
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Personal Development, Videos
This 3 part series will give you a good foundation for deal making. Learn what to do before, during and after the bargaining session to get the most out of any negotiations. Here is Part One. Enjoy! -Mary Read More →
Tags: caraccioli, deal making, negotiating, negotiations
My Day with the Bull Riders
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Sports Business, Videos
There is something about Bull Riding that has staying power. Informal rodeos started in the mid 1880’s in Colorado and Wyoming. In the 21st Century the sport has been rebranded as the PBR. Their events are almost as corporate-logo-crazy as NASCAR,... (more...)
Tags: athletes, branding, bull riding, bulls, caraccioli, pbr, sponsorship, Sports Business
Rules of the Road
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Innovators, Lifestyle, Uncategorized, banking
Rules get a bad rap. Too many of us think they are the handiwork of fascists who want to take away all of our fun. When I look at the catastrophe that has been created by the financial crisis, or hear the black box recording of a plane crash that... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, lead follow or get out of the way, paine, reagan, rules of the road
