Why you might want a Facebook burner account

Plus, how to protect yourself on LinkedIn No Images? Click here   I don’t know about you, but I’m full of leftover turkey and Black Friday regrets. I overspent a little, and now I’m going to have to budget hard in December, the month I usually spend the most on things that seem non-negotiable, like holiday travel, gifts, and so forth. Isn’t that the way it goes sometimes? Thankfully, we’re all about to get a clean slate — mentally, anyway — with the approaching new year. Can't wait!  Meanwhile, we’ve got some great advice about creating a burner account on Facebook, protecting yourself on LinkedIn, handling an estate after death and divorce, and even the new operating system your Mac’s been bugging you to download. Making the switch is a good thing, promise.   Janie   Take back your life If you’ve considered leaving Facebook for good, it’s no wonder. No wonder at all. The only problem is that the social network’s become so ubiquitous that you might actually need an account, whether it’s for work or to access other online apps and tools. If you’ve thought about setting up a burner account on Facebook so you can still access the platform without losing your mind or being used for someone else’s political purposes, there are a few things you should know up front. How to set up a Facebook burner account     Deal with it It seems like everyone’s being encouraged to start a side hustle these days, whether you’re on an entry-level salary or could use some extra cash in retirement. For some folks, a side hustle on Etsy became so big it morphed into a full-time job, in some cases with office space and employees. We found out what it’s like to actually make a living selling on Etsy by chatting with three people who made it work (and then some). Get the Etsy deets from those who've been there Pro Tip: Like just about every other platform, LinkedIn uses your data and information to sell ads and other services, as Lifehacker points out. And you probably put a LOT of personal information on there, so it’s best to make sure you’re not being sloppy. Lifehacker’s Mike Epstein lays out all the ways you can protect your privacy on LinkedIn. Want more practical magic? The money side of divorce no one talks about [Considerable] What you’re in for when you’re executor of an estate [U.S. News] The 7 best features in Apple’s new Mojave OS [Business Insider] 26 tweets that sum up the hell of using your office bathroom [HuffPost]    .     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