March « 2011 « Beyond Mom

Investing is Like Betting Against the House

By jennydecki, on March 26th, 2011

I have been thinking of investing again (current holdings are three individual stocks and an IRA at Charles Schwab) and was trying to decide how to allocate my portfolio (that really makes it seem like I have a lot more money in the market than I do) – the main way I do this . . . → Read More: Investing is Like Betting Against the House

Celebrity Apprentice 4 is Causing Me Emotional Pain

By jennydecki, on March 23rd, 2011

I’m a “reality” TV fan. I can’t help myself. People put themselves out there and get heavily edited and I enjoy watching that transform into stories on my television. It’s not a high form of art, but hey, I watch more than enough foreign and independent films to make up for it.

One of . . . → Read More: Celebrity Apprentice 4 is Causing Me Emotional Pain

Top Five Things I Love on Social Media

By jennydecki, on March 18th, 2011

1. The SocialOomph feature “Vet New Followers” – I am far too email-forgetful to vet every person as the follow request comes through email. I’ve missed some real gems in the past and didn’t want it to happen again, so I turned on the auto-follow. It didn’t take long before I had this slew . . . → Read More: Top Five Things I Love on Social Media

Warpia: Watching Your Computer on Your TV

By jennydecki, on March 11th, 2011

I’m really envious of people who have a server and can pick things from their computers and watch them on TV. Google TV, Apple TV – these are all really confusing to me. Hardware and connections are just not my bag.

When we missed an episode of Survivor last year and wanted to . . . → Read More: Warpia: Watching Your Computer on Your TV

The Perils of Modern Dentistry

By jennydecki, on March 10th, 2011

There are some really good dentists out there.

But if you have teeth issues (like my darling husband) it kind of doesn’t matter, what you really need is a credit card with a really high limit. He got a tooth pulled last week for the low, low price of $425. One tooth. It’s crazytown. . . . → Read More: The Perils of Modern Dentistry

Transformative Journeys, Socioeconomic Status, and Existential Crisis

By jennydecki, on March 6th, 2011

I watch a lot of movies. I read a lot of books.

There’s one genre that drives me nuts. “My life fell apart and now I have to go on a journey of rediscovery to find myself and realign my values.” You know. Those books. Mostly I despise them because I don’t know anyone, . . . → Read More: Transformative Journeys, Socioeconomic Status, and Existential Crisis

My Dental Dilemma (advice anyone?)

By jennydecki, on March 3rd, 2011

I have a cavity. Not a bad one, just a little guy, and I’m going to get it fixed soon.

But when I was at my dentists office, she showed me the grandpappy of all electric toothbrushes. She sold me on it hook, line, and sinker. Even told me that when 20 people came . . . → Read More: My Dental Dilemma (advice anyone?)

New Sharebuilder? Yes, Please!

By jennydecki, on March 1st, 2011

I’m super excited about the new Sharebuilder site that’s going to be launched soon. I’d even share the video with you if I could figure out how

With the new tagline, “Invest your money, not your life” I feel a sigh of relief leave my lips. Because investing is kind of difficult on the . . . → Read More: New Sharebuilder? Yes, Please!