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With so many outlandish answers floating around, we consulted with a panel of three beverage experts to set the record straight: Doug Brickel, beverage director and partner at Cork & Kerry and owner of private event and consulting company Cabezas y Colas Cocktails; Hannah Selinger, certified sommelier and freelance lifestyle writer; and Alex Ortiz, a current strategy and operations consultant and former full-time bartender. Here are their takes on which tricks for opening wine without a corkscrew are worth keeping in your back pocket and which ones will only horrify your friends and family—and maybe even ruin your day in a major way....

So how’s a girl to choose? According to experts, the best shape for you depends on the shape and length of your fingers. Typically, your nail shape should follow the natural shape of your cuticle line and accentuate your natural finger shape. To eliminate confusion at your next nail appointment (whether that’s with just yourself or a professional manicurist), we spoke with nail artists and manicure experts and asked them to share some nail shape knowledge....

How to Remove Stains from Clothes Act fast! Deal with stains when they happen. The longer you wait, the more the stain will set into the fibers. Treat the stained spot using the specific solutions below, then wash the item as instructed on the care label. Start with the mildest stain solution first, then work your way up to harsher or more involved methods. Never dry the garment until the stain is fully removed, or else the heat could set the stain....

Are Sparklers Legal Fireworks? According to the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA), “The definition of consumer fireworks varies from state to state, but can include everything from cone fountains to roman candles to multiple tube ‘cake’ devices to sparklers.” Sparklers should only be used if they’re legal in your municipality. (Check your state’s regulations in this directory of state fireworks control laws from the American Pyrotechnics Association.) However, the APA also says, “49 of the 50 U....

Sure, a large chunk of the U.S. population does have a 401(k) and consistent employment, so this standard advice applies—but there’s also a large group of people who don’t have a 401(k) or a traditional career path. (Plus, the number of people who are unemployed or who have experienced unemployment for an extended period of time is sure to be higher than ever after the pandemic.) While every situation is different, even for those with more traditional financial situations, there are a few things anyone with a non-traditional financial situation or career path can do to build retirement savings....

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And many times, the porch pirates get away with it, even if they’re caught on camera—it’s a low-level crime that often doesn’t get the attention of police. To help reduce the chances that your package disappears on you, try these tips that’ll go a long way toward thwarting the porch pirates. It’s easy to sign up for notifications from Fed Ex, UPS, and USPS, so you can get texts as your packages progress....

“Repetitive activities can contribute to aches, pains, and eventual injuries,” says Colleen Louw, PT, MEd, American Physical Therapy Association spokeswoman and physical therapist at the Ortho Spine Pain Clinic. If typing away on your keyboard, surfing the net on your tablet, and swiping on your phone are among your most-frequent activities, these are the exact motions Louw warns of. “Sitting at a desk while using a keyboard for hours daily can result in poor circulation to joints and muscles,” she says....

I knew it was going to happen–big boobs run in my family–but I wasn’t expecting them to get that big. My favorite VS and Gap bras no longer fit, and they no longer made bras in my size. I had to go to department stores with my mom and buy what I liked to call “grandma bras”–ugly tan bras with thick straps and lots of coverage. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I found bras that fit me that actually made me feel confident and sexy....

Instead of spooning frothy milk on top of the coffee, this whipped fluffy coffee goes on top of the milk. Simply mix together equal part instant coffee, granulated sugar, and water—about 2 tablespoons of each. We recommend whisking your ingredients in a stand mixer or with an electric whisk. The goal is to make the texture light and airy, like you would with whipped cream. Once your coffee begins to form stiff peaks, you’re done....

On This Episode More than half of American workers say they’re behind on their retirement savings, and 46% expect to retire with debt. Stefanie interviews Joe Saul-Sehy, personal finance expert and author, about how we can prepare our finances and our lifestyles for this retirement reality. Meet Our Caller “Cecilia” is a 60-year-old listener from New Jersey. She has spent her career working in the beauty industry and is hoping to retire within the next five years....

What is lactic acid? Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from dairy-based sugars. Simply put, it’s a gentle chemical exfoliant that penetrates the top layers of one’s skin. While incredibly affective, lactic acid isn’t anything new or revolutionary. In fact, the skin-boosting ingredient has been popular for centuries (Cleopatra was rumored to cleanse her face with milk). “Lactic acid is one of my favorite topical agents because it’s more forgiving and less irritating than salicylic acid, and it can be used to treat common acne and skin rosacea,” says Jennifer Segal, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Metropolitan Dermatology Institute in Houston....