mary caraccioli Archive
A Day to Celebrate
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Announcement
It was a big weekend- Mother’s Day and Graduation! This card from my daughter was the highlight. Later in the day another treat- hearing my name called at the University of Pennsylvania Graduation. It was a lot of years in the making- but I... (more...)
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Facebook and Twitter
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Announcement
I use facebook and twitter and would love to connect with you via social media. On facebook you can find me at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mary-Caraccioli/287501997607 or Like my show We Owe What? at https://www.facebook.com/WeOweWhat On Twitter... (more...)
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Latest News
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
We have an all new episode of We Owe What? Coming up this Saturday April 14 at 5:30 PM on the LiveWell network and Sunday, April 22, 1:00 PM on 6abc WPVI-TV in Philadelphia Where to find LiveWell in your town: http://livewellnetwork.com/feature/8376859 Read More →
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Tips for Raising Financially Fit Kids
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, parenting
At 8:20 a.m. on the nose they raced into the classroom, 25 spirited kindergarteners. They paid no attention to me as they stuffed their jackets into their cubbies and made their way to table time. This morning they found pennies and cardboard cards showing... (more...)
Tags: kids and money, mary caraccioli, money skills for kids
How Do I Get Mary To Help Us?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Announcement, TV show
I have received a lot of requests from viewers who want to know how they can get on my TV show “We Owe What?” If you’ve got a money problem that you need help with- we want to hear from you. It is easy to get started. You go to the... (more...)
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The Kids Have Grown the Nest Egg Hasn’t
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
Congratulations, the kids are building their own young adult lives. You did it! But while you were taking care of their dreams did you make sure you were tending to the nest egg that will take care of yours? Cindy and John’s story should motivate... (more...)
Tags: empty nest, livewell, mary caraccioli, we owe what
Family of Nine Looking for Ways to Save
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
The Poley family reminded me of my own clan. I was one of nine kids, the Poley’s have a family of nine. There is a lot of joy and love in their home. But like my parents, Beth and Darren struggle to keep food on the table. I found a creative way... (more...)
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Five ways to stop drowning in debt today
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under debt
By Mary Caraccioli Too many Americans know that awful feeling of becoming overwhelmed by their debts. It can feel like you are drowning. There is a way to stop that sinking feeling and get control over your financial future. It is possible! I have... (more...)
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A New Financial You After a Break-up
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
Ericka Johnson was used to having what she wanted when she wanted it. But a break-up changed her financial picture. Her real money problems were created when she forgot to tell her spending habits about her new money reality. Things got even worse when... (more...)
Tags: emotional spending, mary caraccioli, money
Money Troubles Keeping You Up?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, financial plan, money
My job and my research has given me the privilege to talk to so many people, of different economic backgrounds, about money. What has been surprising is that money issues keep a lot of people up at night- even people who earn very big paychecks. The... (more...)
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Their Money Can’t Keep Up With Them
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
Kelly and Steve Woronicak have had a wild ride as a couple. Immediately after tying the knot, they closed on their home, a year later had their first child, and 18 months after that had a set of twins! With three young boys under the age of four, the... (more...)
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Curt’s New Game
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
Curt Schilling knows how to win games, just ask folks in Boston and Arizona. But now the 46-year old former baseball pitcher is hoping to strike gold with a new game- his own business. That business is a video game company called 38 Studios. This week... (more...)
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Adapting Money Skills to Life Changes
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
Going from single and able to splurge on you and only you- to married- to homeowner- to parents of 3, that is what I call a life change! Sometimes all of our habits and coping mechanisms don’t change as quickly as our lives do. That is what Kelly... (more...)
Tags: abc, livewell tv, mary caraccioli, money behavior, we owe what
Caught in a Credit Crunch
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
I wish I could tell you the Miller family is an extreme. But their money troubles are similar to millions of Americans. They took on a lot of personal debt when credit was easy. Then things changed. When the economy tanked, so did their business and the... (more...)
Tags: abc, credit, debt, mary caraccioli, we owe what
This Week: Fighting Crushing Debt
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Announcement
If you or someone you care about is being emotionally crushed by mounting debt- they need to see this week’s episode of “We Owe What?” my new show on the LiveWell TV network. The Miller family shared their story that is all too familiar... (more...)
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Paying the Bills vs Playing with the Kids
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
Meet the Lafferty Family. Their energy and enthusiasm for getting a better grip on their money issues made them a great family to work with. As always I want to hear from you. Share your ideas with our community. Thanks for watching! Read More →
Tags: abc, livewell, mary caraccioli, money, we owe what
New Episode this week
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
If you have big dreams but a budget that can’t keep up- then you will love the newest episode of “We Owe What?” Thank you Tammy and Ed! Read More →
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How to Budget (for people who hate to)
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Budget
Budgets can be intimidating. You think you need to be proficient with a spreadsheet and be great at math. Worse yet, I hear from folks that they don’t do budgets because they are too restrictive and will prevent them from living their dream.... (more...)
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Mary and Social Media
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Announcement
I am very excited about my new show. It is a great way to learn about money while enjoying a reality show. You get the tips not the preaching! I will also be sharing many of my tips with you on social media sites like facebook, twitter and youtube. Here... (more...)
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A 5-Year Plan for You!
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Budget
The 5-Year Plan by Mary Caraccioli Many businesses have 5 – 10 or 15 year plans. But very few individuals or families do these types of plans for themselves. I want to change that! I think they are so useful in so many ways. I have broken these... (more...)
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Mary’s New Show Starts This Weekend!
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
Hi everyone and Happy New Year! I am please to announce that my new show will debut this weekend. Here are a few promos describing the show. You will get a chance to see just a few of the families I have had the privilege to work with! My thanks to... (more...)
Tags: livewelltv, mary caraccioli, we owe what
FYI Talks About Mary’s New Show “We Owe What?”
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
My pals at 6abc’s FYI Philly gave me a great shout out this week. Take a look! Thank you Karen, Adam, Don and Marilyn! Read More →
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Too Big to Fail
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
You cannot judge a book by its length. Andrew Ross Sorkin’s Too Big To Fail about the events before and after the collapase of Lehman Brothers, which triggered the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, is a thick book, 544 pages!... (more...)
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ASK MARY: When to get the kids their own account
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | 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... (more...)
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 Caraccioli | 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: ... (more...)
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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...)
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Negotiating Skills Part 3
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Personal Development, Videos
In this final installment of our 3 part series, we put it all together for you. After completing this series you will have a stronger foundation and practical tools to help you to not only get over your negotiating fears, but to actually create stronger... (more...)
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Branson: A Rebel with a Cause
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Alternative Fuels, Featured, Green, Innovators, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos
Tags: airline, al gore, bio fuels, competition, empire, Green, mary caraccioli, richard branson, Sir Richard, virgin group
Missed Opportunity: Why weren’t the builders doing this during the boom?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Alternative Fuels, Featured, Green, Innovators, Lifestyle, Videos, World Economy
Tags: geo-thermal, green building, green homes, mary caraccioli, solar
Bragging Rights
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos
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When You Become the News
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Featured, Finance, Job search, Lifestyle, Personal Development
Saying Goodbye After Our Final Show I am my lead story. As my staff and I reported on the world’s economic turmoil for my nightly TV show Money Matters Today, we got the news. Our network, show, and jobs were being eliminated. Three-hundred-and-fifty... (more...)
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What People Are Saying
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle
THE 31ST BOSTON/NEW ENGLAND EMMY® WINNERS On-Camera Talent Program-Host/Moderator Mary Caraccioli, Host CN8-TV, The Comcast Network ASSOCIATED PRESS CONTEST WINNERS AP announces 2007 broadcast news contest award winners TELEVISION A –... (more...)
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