shopping Archive
What’s Behind your Spending?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, relationships and money, shopping
For many people shopping is just an enjoyable and innocent pastime. However, for others it can be an emotional process with negative and serious outcomes. (more…) Read More →
Tags: advice, emotional spending, money confidante, shopping
Impress Your Guests for Less!
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Budget, saving, shopping
Admit it, one of the best things about the holiday season is the food. Delicious deserts, colorful cocktails and tasty treats – the holidays are a time to eat and eat lots! (more…) Read More →
Tags: eating, money confidante, saving, shopping
The Truth About Store Cards…
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under credit cards, debt, shopping
‘Would you like to put that on your store card and receive 10% off? Oh you don’t have one? You’re missing out on so many saving!’ But are you? We all hear this tried and tested script every time we go to purchase something in a store. ... (more...)
Tags: debt, money confidante, shopping, store cards
Five Tips for the Frugal Fashionista
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, saving, shopping
Do you love to shop and always keep up-to-date on ever changing fashion trends but find funding your passion somewhat of a strain? Then why not check out these 5 simple steps that’ll see you looking great in designer gear and still able to afford... (more...)
Secretive Spending or Frivolous Fun?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, relationships and money, shopping
Do you ever find yourself destroying the evidence after a shopping spree? Even when it is your own money? Too often we women will feel guilty for ’spending unnecessarily.’ This got me wondering why it is we act this way. For some women,... (more...)
Tags: shopping, spending, women
The Money Battle: ‘I Want That’
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under money, parenting
The Money Confidante shows how you can teach your kids valuable money lessons and save money on your next shopping trip. ‘Not a grocery store trip goes by that I don’t hear: “mom can I have, mom can I have?”’ shares Dilek, mother of two from... (more...)
Tags: education, Kids, money confidante, shopping
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
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
The Opportunity
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Featured, Job search, Lifestyle, Personal Development
These are hard times… everything I thought I knew… or had planned seems to be unraveling. Investments for retirement and my daughter’s education, even my career path seems to be a mess. The economy has created challenges and has forced me to rethink... (more...)
Tags: biggest loser, consumption, contraction, Economy, fear, jobs, shopping, unemployment
Preemptive Strike to Battle Over Spending
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Featured, Lifestyle, Personal Development
Peer Pressure. You think once you are out of high school you never have to deal with it again? Wrong. When it comes to reigning in our spending our best friends can sometimes be our worst enemies. Why? Think about it, you know another dinner out—or... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, lasagna, peer pressure, saving money, shopping
