Lay the rhubarb along a sheet of aluminum foil and fold the edges over the stalks. Don't seal the edges completely. Leave a small space for air to get in and out. Tightly wrapping the stalks traps in moisture and ethylene (a hormone that ripens vegetables) so your rhubarb will go bad faster. Don't wash the rhubarb until you're ready to eat it. The best spot in the fridge for your rhubarb is the vegetable crisper drawer because it has the highest humidity. It won't dry out the stalks. After 1 month or if you notice moldy spots, toss any uneaten rhubarb. Keep your refrigerator at a temperature of 32 to 40F (0 to 4C) for storing rhubarb. To freeze the rhubarb properly, first rinse it and pat it dry with a paper towel. Then chop the rhubarb into small pieces and put them in an airtight container or resealable freezer bag. Place the container in the freezer to use within 1 year. If you're using a freezer bag, remove any excess air before sealing it shut. Label your container or bag with the date and the contents using a permanent marker. Frozen rhubarb is great for smoothies or baking.

Summary: Wrap the rhubarb stalks loosely in aluminum foil. Place the wrapped rhubarb in the fridge for 2 to 4 weeks. Freeze the rhubarb for up to 1 year if you aren't using it right away.

Many employers offer the opportunity to automatically put aside some of your income in a 401(K) plan and match your contributions. Take advantage of this option to reduce the inconvenience of having to manually make deposits each month. The method by which you set up automatic contributions will vary depending on your employer. Talk to your employer's accounting department to learn more about automatic payments at your workplace. The amount of money you decide to contribute automatically with each pay period is up to you. The more you put away each month, the more you'll have to work with when you retire. In addition to employer-provided plans, put some of your income into other investment or savings accounts like an IRA. Other retirement plans you might want to invest in include Roth IRAs, rollover IRAs, and Spousal IRAs. Each type of account has different maximum contribution limits and different levels of taxation for withdrawals and earnings. Since these contribution limits and taxation levels change frequently and depend on your age, consult a financial advisor for the most current information about the specific individual retirement account you're interested in. You should be able to make automatic contributions to these individual retirement plans, too. Talk to your employer's accounting department for more information. Investing in stocks is a great way to make money. Talk to a certified broker or financial adviser to get started. Contact the stockbroker in your area who charges the lowest service fees. Alternately, use a stock investment app to invest on your own. Stock brokers usually require an initial investment that ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 USD (or more). You can start investing in stocks through some apps with as little as $5 USD. Other apps will require larger initial investments. Some of the most trustworthy stock market investment apps are Stash, Acorns, Betterment, and Wealthfront. Steadily add money to your stock portfolio to grow it over time. Robo-advisors (online services that use algorithms to manage your stocks, mutual funds, or ETF investments) tend to charge less than actively managed funds. Even if you choose to go with an actively managed fund, choose one that charges the lowest possible investment fees. All stock investment entails some risk, but some investments are riskier than others. For instance, if you invest in emerging foreign markets or initial public offerings (which are untested and possibly prone to volatility), you could lose your money. On the other hand, riskier investments tend to have bigger payoffs if they succeed and their price rises. For a safer investment approach, diversify your investments by choosing a mix of different industries (like tech, automobiles, and construction) and put most of your money in long-term mutual funds and ETFs. There's no right or wrong way to balance your investment risk levels if you want to retire by 40. Either a high-risk investment approach or a low-risk investment approach could work. Ethical investing means putting your money into companies whose beliefs align with yours. For instance, if you're a vegetarian, you might not want to invest in a fund that includes meat or fish companies. Ask your broker or financial advisor for a full list of the companies you're invested in. If you've invested through a robo-advisors, the list of companies you're invested in should be available online.

Summary: Set up automatic contributions to your retirement savings. Don't rely just on employer plans. Invest in stocks. Avoid high investment fees. Consider your risk level. Invest ethically.

Rushing to get somewhere can make you nervous and anxious. Instead, you can relax when driving if you make sure that you leave in enough time to arrive at your destination without rushing. Allow time for accidents, traffic, detours, and other unexpected events that might make you late. Plan your route in advance so that you don't lose time trying to figure out which way to go. Preparing your car for your drive before you get behind the wheel can help you relax when driving. Before you get in, make sure that you have adjusted your controls and set the car up for your drive. Position your seat in a comfortable position. You should be able to sit in the driver's seat comfortably and still easily reach the pedals and steering wheel. Adjust your rearview and side mirrors so that you can see everything around you and don't have to worry about adjusting them while you are driving. If you are using GPS, go ahead and set your location and put the device somewhere that you can easily see it while driving. Adjust any other controls or settings, like temperature, beforehand so that you can focus on driving once you get started. Some research suggests that listening to classical, pop, or other downbeat music while you are driving can calm you down. So turn off the rock and rap and put on some pop or R&B to relax when you are driving. Listening to more fast tempo music like rock can cause you to drive faster and get upset easier. Try to set your radio station or music before you start driving so that you aren't distracted while you are driving. The distractions of alarms, alerts, and notifications can distract you and cause you to become tense while you are driving. To be safe and to relax when you are driving, put your electronic on silent or at least out of reach. You can lose focus on driving as you try to see who is contacting you or become anxious as the beeps and tones continue to go off. Some phones and phone services have a 'driving mode' that can be used while you are driving to reduce your distractions. If you need to, put your phone somewhere that you can't reach it so you won't be tempted to check it. Having a conversation about ways to help you stay calm when you are driving can eliminate some of the stress passengers can add to driving. Let your passengers know that you want to be relaxed while you are driving and tell them what they can do to help. Ask your passengers to wear their seatbelt, try to be still, and talk calmly to you. For example, you could say, "While I'm driving please don't yell at me or try to get things out of the backseat. It makes me nervous." Talk to children about how they should behave when they are passengers in a car. You might say, "Kids, you should sit back, stay in your seatbelt, talk quietly, and no horseplay. This will keep you safe and me relaxed."
Summary: Give yourself plenty of time. Set up your car. Turn on relaxing music. Put your electronic devices away. Talk to your passengers.