mary caraccioli Archive

A Day to Celebrate

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

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

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

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...)

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How Do I Get Mary To Help Us?

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

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...)

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Family of Nine Looking for Ways to Save

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

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

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...)

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Money Troubles Keeping You Up?

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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