How to make beef jerky in the oven
Trim the fat off the meat.
Use a sharp paring knife to carefully trim any of the white fat or tendons from the red steak. Fat will make your jerky overly chewy and will cause the jerky to spoil faster.

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- Heat oil in a large skillet. Set a medium-sized skillet on the stove.
- Some cuts of beef which you can use are : For moderately fat beef, cut 2 to 3 tbsp. Of fat off the beef and remove any skin with your fingers.
- All you have to do is cut back the fat from the meat and then slide a small blade underneath the meat. Trimming the fat will shorten the amount of fat your jerky will take in and what is left can take longer.
- Remove as much of the fat as you can before moving onto the next step. Place the meat in a freezer for two hours.

Remove as much of the fat as you can before moving onto the next step. Place the meat in a freezer for two hours.

How to earn and save money
Look for full time employment.
The first step to building your savings is to get full time or part time employment. You can search for potential jobs online through listing websites or in the classifieds section of your newspaper.

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- Often, you'll find jobs that require a great deal of extensive experience. If you're in college and live near campus, there are many colleges and universities that can offer full time positions.
- Some employers even have job interviews located on the better business bureau (bbb) website. Look into job interviews and check out job listings in other areas of the city like the parks department or the post office.
- Keep in mind that most jobs will require you to work three to four hours a day. Make sure you're able to graduate before you can work that much for a minimum wage.
- The key to landing a job is to find a position that you are qualified for and that plays to your strengths as an applicant. To increase your chances of employment, you should create a strong resume and a cover letter that is customized for the positions you are applying for.

The key to landing a job is to find a position that you are qualified for and that plays to your strengths as an applicant. To increase your chances of employment, you should create a strong resume and a cover letter that is customized for the positions you are applying for.

How to make succotash
Boil the fresh butter or lima beans.
Combine 2 cups of fresh, shelled lima beans or butter beans and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a large sauce pan. Cover contents of the sauce pan with water and bring to a boil.

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- Continue to skim the surface of the water until it is clear. Partially cover the sauce pan with a lid and let the beans cook for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Simmer the succotash and cook until soft and creamy. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce pressure on the pan.
- Cooking time should be approximately 1 minute, while stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat, stir until the beans are both tender and soft.
- Once boiling, cover the saucepan and simmer for 3 hours or overnight. You can also boil the salted butter in the oven until it thickens.

Continue to skim the surface of the water until it is clear. Partially cover the sauce pan with a lid and let the beans cook for 30 to 40 minutes.

How to project retirement income needs with inflation
Determine your monthly income needs at the beginning of retirement by estimating your recurring expenditures and planned purchases.
Financial professionals often recommend projecting approximately 60 to 80 percent of your pre-retirement income. Your particular situation may require more or less income than this.

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- Specific needs can also influence projected spending or specific needs. Figure out whether you can secure financing.
- While your budget may no longer include some employment-associated costs such as commuting, medical bills and other costs will almost certainly increase dramatically as you age. Furthermore, you might have plans to travel the world during retirement, or make annual gifts to your family.
- Search online or ask your local bank or government agency for an estimate of financial needs. Figure out your monthly expenses at the start of retirement.
- For example, if you have two years' spending after retirement, you would need 60% of this funded by retirement income. Your monthly spending, generally, should cover your annual spending for the year.
While your budget may no longer include some employment-associated costs such as commuting, medical bills and other costs will almost certainly increase dramatically as you age. Furthermore, you might have plans to travel the world during retirement, or make annual gifts to your family.