How to make the perfect pavlova
Whip to perfection The technique of whipping the egg whites is essential to achieving a perfect pavlova. Use a clean, dry bowl and whisk to prevent any grease from affecting the egg whites. Begin whipping at a low speed, gradually increasing to medium-high until soft peaks form. At this point, start adding the sugar gradually, […]
How to invest your money: investing basics
4. Choose an investment provider Once you know what you want to invest in, the cheapest way to do so is through an investment platform that allows you to open an Isa, Sipp or general investment account. Popular platforms include Fidelity, Hargreaves Lansdown, Interactive Investor and AJ Bell, but there are plenty of smaller firms […]
How to avoid a potential US markets crash
Greed and fear This may all be academic if markets regain their footing. A rally is by no means out of the question as investors do seem to have rather lost their marbles – a surge in the Vix, or fear index, to an intra-day high of 65 last week suggested that markets at one […]
How to keep bread fresher for longer
Use a bread box A bread box provides an ideal environment for storing bread. It helps control humidity, allowing the bread to retain its moisture without becoming too soggy or too dry. Bread boxes also protect the bread from direct sunlight and excessive air exposure, both of which can accelerate staling. Freeze for long-term storage […]
How To Lose Money In The Stock Market
Bankrupt investor Walter Thornton tries to sell his luxury roadster for $100 cash on the streets of … [+] New York City following the 1929 stock market crash. Bettmann Archive Getting rich seems easy, while making a small fortune is simple—just start with a larger one. Sounds absurd, right? This dichotomy, as strange as it […]
Mary Holm: How to kill debt without selling that classic car or treasured artwork
If you really love your classic car, perhaps keep it if you can, rather than sell it. Photo / 123rf Q: I’m in my mid-forties, with the mortgage on our family home about $150,000 remaining. Our other assets – in various states of liquidity across shares, index funds, crypto, classic car – are also about […]
Samantha Bluemel: How to build lasting fitness and wellbeing habits for a longer life
Longevity, seen as the ultimate reason for a healthy lifestyle, involves a mix of good eating, regular exercise, stress management, and quality sleep. Photo / 123rf Personal trainer Samantha Bluemel shares insights on how to balance pleasure and longevity, explore extreme longevity lifestyles, manage genetics for a healthier life, and prioritise well-being for a brighter, […]