“That’s a myth because what are you going to stop doing in retirement that you’re doing now?” says Annette Hammortree, a retirement income certified professional and owner of Hammortree Financial Services in Crystal Lake, Ill. Aiming for just 70 percent won’t let you purchase a new car down the road or vacation on a whim with family. Instead, Hammortree suggests that you consider what kind of a lifestyle you want and save for that....

Expect air fryer French fries to taste more like oven-roasted potatoes than fast food French fries. When made the right way, they’ll have a deliciously crisp exterior and tender interior without the greasiness of traditional French fries. Here’s how to prep them properly. Crank the heat first Most air fryers don’t require you to preheat, but we recommend it anyway: adding your potatoes into an already piping-hot oven will give them a jumpstart on even browning, which is the secret to air fry success....

Risotto refers to a finished dish, yes, but also a cooking method. It’s a way to give certain strains of rice a deep creaminess, no cream in sight. To do this, you transfer hot broth from one pot to a second pot where risotto rice is cooking. You then stir the rice as it absorbs the stock. Once your first addition of stock has been absorbed, you add another, and repeat....

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While there’s no one standard recipe for yogurt toast, the meal typically includes a combination of yogurt and egg mixed together and slathered on a piece of bread (often sourdough), which is then popped in the air fryer or oven until it gets crispy, and finally topped with fresh fruit. The yogurt and egg combo creates a custard-like base, and when it’s garnished with fresh fruit it basically tastes like you’re eating dessert for breakfast....

True, you can’t meet someone for coffee, drop by a networking event, or swing by someone’s office for a face-to-face conversation right now, but there are so many other ways to keep your network strong (and growing) from a distance. And the good news is, a lot of the networking advice you hear so often still holds true—it just needs a bit of a tweak to fit the current environment....

And it came naturally to Kayley, who’s “always loved crafting, painting, calligraphy, and drawing.” At first, Kayley started buying items on Facebook Marketplace to furnish her own home. She quickly figured out that she could make quick, relatively easy money by selling items. She likes to use Facebook Marketplace because it’s tied to her social media (great for quick background checks), and it’s an app people check hourly. On other buying and selling apps, she found she sometimes missed opportunities because she wasn’t checking them as often....

For most, the days of painstakingly nurturing a sourdough starter were fleeting. Sure, bread-baking rages on in certain circles—but the rest of us have quickly returned to buying loaves at the grocery store or local bakery. Something changed, however. Those oddly stretchy pieces of pre-sliced white bread didn’t cut it after months of homemade sourdough and focaccia, and not in a good way. Our palates had been introduced to something better—fresh bread....

How to Store Bananas Depending on their ripeness when purchased, bananas will last on your countertop for anywhere from two to six days. If you always have bananas around, it’s worth investing in a holder with a hook. Hanging the fruits eliminates the potential for bruising, which happens when bananas are lying on top of each other. You should also aim to keep the fruits away from direct sunlight, as the heat from the sun can cause them to ripen rapidly....

So, how do you know when a mango is ripe? Ripe mangoes will have a yellow or orange/red exterior, as opposed to green, and will have a fruity aroma. Ripe mangoes also yield slightly to the touch when you press on them gently with your fingers, much like ripe peaches. Now that you know how to pick out the perfect mango at the grocery store or farmers market, keep reading for some expert mango storage tips!...

But these farms, of course, can still sell to everyday cooks—and we’re at home cooking now more than ever. You still have plenty of ways to get farm-fresh produce. Some are old. Some are new. All look a little different these days. Though there may be some variation by state, you can support small farms and procure top-notch ingredients (elevating your cooking) in these five ways. The beauty of the farmers’ market is that you can buy from many different farms in one place....

I like the group dynamic of fitness classes because the eyes of others add more motivation than my apartment walls. But truthfully, they’re expensive, and with commute times and my schedule, I’m usually only able to attend one or two classes a week. Apple Fitness Plus allowed me to increase the frequency of my workouts, fitting in a 10-minute session here and 20-minute session there, all within the convenience of my apartment and my building’s gym (only a few floors away as opposed to a train ride)....

Between swapping emails, booking showings, and negotiating their commission, working with a realtor isn’t always easy, which is why some people forgo using a realtor altogether and list their space “For Sale by Owner.” (You’ve seen the signs, surely.)

But of these three factors, can you guess which is the strongest predictor of mental well-being? You don’t have to—we already know the answer from research published in Frontiers in Psychology. It’s sleep. More specifically? It’s sleep quality, followed closely by sleep quantity. This suggests that, while you should, of course, prioritize all three for optimal health and longevity, taking extra care to work on your sleep habits could be the most beneficial strategy for keeping your spirits high and minimizing stress, worry, and mood dips....

Trader Joe’s Internet-Famous Dupe Although a lot of beauty products at Trader Joe’s are top-notch, the one garnering the most buzz lately has been Trader Joe’s Brazil Nut Body Butter, also known amongst internet fans as Trader Joe’s Bum Bum Cream. Customers say it’s a dupe for one of the most well-known, cult-favorite body butters in the biz. If you’re thinking of Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, you guessed right....

Although Keen shoes are great for outdoor activities like hiking or camping, the brand also has some seriously cute sandals that deliver the same amount of comfort for everyday wear. These “incredibly comfortable” strappy sandals are made with a compression ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foam midsole that’s lightweight and ultra flexible, allowing your foot to bend without restriction. They also deliver a ton of cushion and have a contour-like design that supports your arches and gives you stability via a semi-deep heel cup....

While there are currently no reports of illness in the United States, Ferrero is recalling the products out of an abundance of caution after there were multiple cases of Salmonella reported among people who consumed products in Europe that were manufactured at the same facility. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain....