Amazon just announced the date of Prime Day

Plus, we call BS on this retirement advice No Images? Click here       Only 55 percent of Generation X workers report being “somewhat or very confident” they’ll be able to fully retire. Our most-read story of the week debunked a lot of incomplete yet typical retirement advice, suggesting retirement savings remains a really concerning topic for people of all ages: I call BS on needing $1 million to retire (and other bad retirement “rules”) by Ann Brenoff If you haven’t already read it, go. Although there’s no single formula that works for every single person, you’ll have a better understanding of how to determine what you need in your 401(k). Janie   Take back your life Amazon just announced Prime Day starts July 16 at noon, and deals on things you don’t need are going to tempt you within an inch of your life. But Gizmodo’s Adam Clark Estes has a different definition of Amazon Prime Day: It’s what he calls the day his membership automatically renews. And he’s not so sure Prime is worth the $119 price anymore, calling it more of a good trick than a good deal. That’s because data shows members become stuck in a monopolistic cycle of spending more and more on Amazon goods, especially after Amazon hikes the cost of membership. So, how do you know if your Amazon Prime account is a good deal for you personally? HuffPost Life’s Casey Bond put together 5 factors that will help you know if you’re wasting or saving money with Amazon Prime. Plus, learn how to download your full order history to test these rules for yourself. HOW TO TELL IF PRIME IS WORTH IT FOR YOU     Deal with it Make money decluttering this summer with these 7 places to sell your stuff online. Some sites and apps specialize in old video games, iPads and other tech, while others attract only local buyers so you don’t lose any profits on shipping costs. From clothes to books to sporting goods, there’s a place for everything – and cash to replace it, too. Pro Tip: If you still have a Facebook account, there’s a good chance you find parts of your feed annoying. Learn how to “snooze” certain topics on Facebook with this handy – and extremely necessary – guide from Lifehacker.   Want more practical magic? 6 women share why they keep separate finances from their spouse [HuffPost] How to clean your filthy, disgusting laptop [NYT] 401(k) mistakes to avoid [U.S. News] The money question you’re too embarrassed to ask: What is bitcoin? [R29]    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. 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's Entertainment newsletter. ©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