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Plus, 3 things we learned from “Succession” No Images? Click here   The Fed cut interest rates last week (here’s what that means for you), so if you’ve been thinking about buying a home, it’s a pretty good moment to lock in a mortgage rate. And if you don’t have a pile of cash sitting around, you might even be thinking of hitting up your 401(k) for a quick little down payment loan. This week we tell you everything you need to know about that, plus why millennials are going plant-crazy, how you can end spam calls on iPhones and our work-related takeaways from HBO’s hit show “Succession.”  Janie   Take back your life A 401(k) loan allows you to borrow money for just about any reason without going through a credit check or paying an early withdrawal penalty. But is borrowing against your 401(k) a smart move? Maybe not. We’ve got a look at the rules, advantages and risks so you know when it’s a good idea to borrow from your 401(k) — and when it’s not. How to borrow from your 401(k) without penalty         A global HuffPost project on everything you ever wanted to know about therapy, whether you've been once or 100 times. READ THE SERIES   Deal with it Jennifer Coates, a 33-year-old freelance writer in Los Angeles, has accumulated more than 110 houseplants since she began collecting them in January. Every morning, she rolls out of bed, heads to the living room and begins a 45-minute tour of all her plants. Even before brushing her teeth or feeding the dog, Coates inspects every leaf for signs that it’s thirsty or threatened by pests and tends to those that require her attention. Her obsession isn’t rare among millennials, who boast the fastest-growing spending rate on plants of any age group. But why are millennials suddenly obsessed with — and spending thousands of dollars on — houseplants? Casey Bond talked to plant enthusiasts and therapists to get to the economic and social roots of the question. Why millennials are suddenly so obsessed with houseplants Pro Tip: If you own an iPhone, you’ve probably gotten a notice recently to upgrade to the new operating system, iOS 13. There’s a slew of new privacy and security features available in the update, but one in particular many of us will be relieved to see: an option to send unknown callers straight to voicemail. Take that, spammers! Want more practical magic? So that’s what kitty litter’s made of [Yahoo] 3 career lessons we’ve learned from Succession [HuffPost] This is what job hunting while undocumented can be like [HuffPost] Don’t use Twitter as an HR department, as Lizzo now knows [HuffPost]   .     👋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