Why you should use virtual credit card numbers

Plus: the Google tracking scandal No Images? Click here       So much financial advice seems irrelevant if you don’t actually make money. The best opportunity to fix that problem is when you’re offered a job and you negotiate your salary. Of course, some of us are REALLY BAD at that, and surveys show women especially don’t negotiate pay as often as they should. Stop leaving all that money on the table with this guide for negotiating salary offers and pay raises. Then read on for info on protecting yourself from Google tracking, how the new car apps work, ways to use virtual credit card numbers, retirement advice and more. Janie   Take back your life Yesterday the Associated Press revealed that Google records your location on iPhone and Android devices even after you specifically tell it not to, a considerable privacy risk that affects more than 2 billion people. If you want to turn this tracking off for real for real, Wired has instructions that will show you how to do it through a deep dive into your Google account. Here's how to REALLY end location tracking     Deal with it I only just reached a point in my car-owning life at which I grasp buying and leasing. Now there’s a whole new trend bringing extra confusion – or is it convenience? Casey Bond explains how the new car subscription programs work and whether or not they’re worth it for you. Can car subscriptions save you money? Pro Tip: Hate when you sign up for a free trial and then forget to cancel before a charge shows up on your bank account? Some major banks let you generate virtual credit card numbers, which work to legitimately purchase goods or sign up for trials, but expire after a short amount of time. Check this list of institutions to see if it’ll work for you. Want more practical magic? Don’t count on working longer to bail out your retirement [Considerable] QUIZ: How smart a traveler are you? [NYT] How to get the most value from Kindle Unlimited [US News] Your workplace isn’t your family, and that’s OK [NYT]    .     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