There’s a new magic time to buy a plane ticket

Plus, the hotel room hack flight attendants swear by No Images? Click here       There’s a sweet spot with booking airline tickets, and just this once I’m not talking about those tasty little Biscoff cookies you get on Delta.  Turns out the new average cheapest time to buy a plane ticket is 70 days in advance, according to CheapAir’s annual study on fare prices within the continental U.S. That’s more than two weeks earlier than last year’s average of 54 days, though the researchers note it’s really all about a “prime booking window” that’s neither too far in advance nor last-minute. Read our report, which also reveals if conventional wisdom about ticket prices being cheaper on Tuesdays still holds true. Want even more practical travel tips? Try these packing tips from folks who travel for a living and then read on below. Xx, Janie   About that whole Facebook thing Last week we shared everything you need to know about deleting Facebook and explored whether you can ever really keep your information private. This week we’ve got another tip for those who are keeping their profiles: Don’t tag your mom if her display name is or includes her maiden name. This is because that little bit of info is one of the most sought-after pieces of data in the world of identity theft – the answer to a question often asked by banks and other businesses in order to verify a person’s identity. Just reassure your mom that although you may not tag her directly in your online Mother’s Day tribute this year, your relationship is all good in real life.     Deal with it Oh hey, there’s a major U.S. holiday coming up, and that means sales. Here’s a list of 14 Easter sales, from retailers including World Market, Mod Cloth and Amazon. While of course you aren’t going to buy anything you don’t truly need, that necessary item you’ve had your eye on just might be discounted. Pro Tip: Hate that sliver of light that shines right into your eyes from between the blackout curtains in a hotel room? Flight attendants revealed an amazing sleep hack we’ve been using for years now: Keep your hotel room dark by clipping the curtains together with the pants hangers from the closet. Want more practical magic? Adam Rippon's No. 1 trick to save more money [CNBC] We asked a financial therapist for advice -- and it was fascinating [PureWow] Former Netflix HR exec: The one simple question that will determine whether you get hired or not [CNBC]    .     No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love: HuffPost Must Reads. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe