* Your name, phone numbers or home address. You can make those things accessible to your friends only.
* Anything work-related or the name of your employer or former employer. If you must post a former employer, make sure you know personally the people you choose as friends.
* Your relationship status, which can attract cyberstalkers.
* Credit information. Open Facebook, click the upside-down triangle in the top right corner and choose "Settings." In the left column, select "Payments." Then select "Account Settings" to remove information.
* Is your pet's name part of your password? If so, change your password. If you don't want to change your password, never post the pet's name under any circumstances.
Allyson Good curates senior living, health, and family content. She is formerly the Managing Editor of Active Life, a print newspaper published in 2016-2017 for seniors, choosing practical articles on health, money, safety, and everyday living for older readers. She is also an avid gardener and offers up Garden Hints and Tips on a regular basis.
