The signs a recession is coming

Plus, is your phone recording you? No Images? Click here   I know I’m not alone as I keep one wary eye on the stock market these days, even though obsessing over fluctuations is about the worst thing you can do. We wrote about the signs of a recession earlier this year, and the steps to prepare for one remain the same. In the meantime, Lifehacker has a handy guide for what you can do to protect your savings from falling interest rates.  On a brighter note, we’ve also got good tips for traveling with your pet, crucial laundry tips, an interesting dive into MLMs and cults, a couple ways you can protect yourself from being recorded by your own phone, and more. Hang in there!  Janie    Take back your life In cults and other organizations that utilize mind control, undue influence is first imposed on victims by showering them with praise and affection and promising a fantasy world or elite status. Once a member is hooked, the organization employs a systematic method of control to disrupt that person’s identity and ability to think independently and rationally. If you or a friend are thinking about joining a multilevel marketing business like Rodan + Fields, Plexus or Younique, you need to read this. We talked to cult experts and a former Mary Kay consultant who shared how the company kept her loyal, even though she wasn't making any money. How MLMs use the same mind control techniques as cults           Deal with it Early in her career, reporter Monica Torres had a male manager who casually told her and a group of her colleagues during an all-hands meeting that one reason they would not be getting raises or paid time off was because they did not have children to support. It was shocking and inappropriate, and, as far as Monica knew, everyone in the room had important people in their lives. Unfortunately, there’s an unwise way for employees to go about trying to repair the harm from this gross stereotype single people face at work, but there’s also one good path for managers to take. Some single, childfree women are asked to do more at work and it sucks Pro Tip: Ever talk about something out loud in the vicinity of your phone, only to find yourself being served ads about that very item or topic? Facebook recently admitted it was paying people to transcribe recorded conversations in the Messenger app, and though the company claims it stopped, is there any reason to trust it? No. The bottom line is that even if Facebook behaves for once, your phone is a recording device vulnerable to malware and other issues. First step: Turn off the voice-to-text feature, which is how Messenger gained access to recordings in the first place. You can also revoke the app’s access to your microphone and camera: On the iPhone, go to Settings, scroll down and select Facebook and switch off access. For Android, visit Settings > Apps and notifications > Facebook > Permissions > Microphone and select “Deny.” Want more practical magic? Everything you need to know about traveling with your pet these days [HuffPost] Can you machine-wash clothes with “hand wash only” tags? [HuffPost] On vacation with my rich siblings, should I pay the same? [NYT]   .     👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new 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. ©2019 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