shopping Archive
I Want That! Sneaky Ways to Teach your Kids about Money
Posted by Mary | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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
