Airlines may start charging based on your income

Plus, the Amazon program that pays YOU No Images? Click here       Isn’t it funny, the things we pick up from our moms? Mine always had a jar of old toothbrushes in her cleaning cabinet. This seemed absurd to me until I was on my own and needed to scrub some gunk from a narrow line of grout. Now I have my own weird jar of old toothbrushes, and I’m sharing a list of 22 ways to use them around the house, just in time for spring cleaning. Speaking of things coming full circle, read on below to learn about Amazon’s lesser-known but handy trade-in and buyback program. Yes, Amazon will actually pay YOU! Plus, tips from “Fixer-Upper” star Joanna Gaines, a little savings humor, how airlines may be charging based on income, new tax information for homeowners and more. Xx, Janie   Take back your life   There’s growing concern that airlines already are or will soon be collecting personal data like your online shopping habits, browsing history and income information to determine how much to charge you for flights. This practice is called "dynamic" or "micro-targeted" pricing. Shop at upscale retailers online, and a carrier might charge you more for the same seat they offer to someone else for less. Yikes, right? Senator Chuck Schumer asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate this practice, but meanwhile, Yahoo! Finance has four things you can do now to ensure you still get a fair price.     CHECK THIS LIST BEFORE BUYING A TICKET   Deal with it Did you know Amazon has a program that pays you for your old stuff? The Amazon Trade-In program will send you a shipping label for certain used items like textbooks, cell phones, video games, home tech, tablets and more, then pay you in the form of Amazon gift cards. Apartment Therapy reports the program can include offers like $40 off a new Kindle when you send in your old one, or a gift card plus 25 percent off an Echo device for an old Bluetooth speaker. Lifehacker says best deals happen when you’re returning old Amazon products, but it’s still worth considering for other merchandise. GET THAT AMAZON MONEY Don't let this nightmare stop you Pro Tip: Never throw out an old toothbrush: They’re perfect for cleaning awkward or hard-to-reach areas like the inside of your coffee grinder or the vent of your hair dryer. Here are 22 ways to use an old toothbrush around the house. Want more practical magic? Joanna Gaines reveals what you should never, ever pass up at estate sales [AOL] This is how much Americans spend to attend a wedding [Yahoo Finance] Four steps to spring-clean your portfolio [US News & World Report] How tax reform impacts homeowners [US News & World Report]    .     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 Must Reads. ©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