What do financial advisors really cost? You’d be surprised.

Plus, how to tell if your Facebook was accessed No Images? Click here   Sometimes it’s the smallest things that make you happiest, right? Like flowers, an unexpected compliment, or Google’s maximum car loan calculator. Rather than tallying what a particular car will cost you each month, Google asks you to first budget what you want to spend on payments, then spits out the total amount you can afford to borrow. Shout-out to Jalopnik for reminding us of this handy tool. Before you get to it, we’ve got some other handy info this week, including the fact that financial advisors are relatively affordable these days -- and there are five signs you should be using one, even if you don’t feel rich. Read on for lots more.  Janie   Take back your life Another day, another stunning security lapse on the part of Facebook. Or so it seems. The last major breach a couple weeks ago involved security tokens, meaning hackers actually had control of people’s accounts for an unspecified amount of time. Here’s how to find out if your Facebook account was accessed in the breach. And as always, learn how to deactivate or delete your account. If you can’t bring yourself to do either one, a tip: Don’t use Facebook to sign into other apps and programs. How to find out if your Facebook was hacked     Deal with it Ever stare at your 401(k) and think, “I wish I could hire a financial advisor just to tell me if I’m making the right elections?” Well, you can, despite the industry’s apparent focus on people who have millions to invest before retiring to a life of European river cruises and side-by-side bathtubs. Turns out getting fee-based financial advice is more affordable than you might think. HuffPost’s Casey Bond took a deep dive into when -- and how -- you should hire a financial advisor. As you might guess, the correct answer is “way before you think you’re supposed to.” 5 times you should hire a financial advisor Pro Tip: Ever wondered where the best seat on a plane is in terms of service? (You know, besides first class?) Turns out the back is where it’s at, according to flight attendants. They told HuffPost that they tend to give out more goodies in the rear of the plane, where camaraderie tends to be better, too. But if you’re all about the front, that’s OK -- they shared tips on how you can improve service wherever you’re seated.   Want more practical magic? You’ll actually enjoy reading these 9 books about money [HuffPost] Here’s why women need to save 20 percent more than men [Yahoo] Stop overbuying cars [Jalopnik] How to divest from the companies killing the environment [Lifehacker]    .     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