Ten Pieces of Inspiration #120 + MORE

There has been an airline mileage backlash brewing for some time as carriers have made it near impossible to redeem their miles for awards seats at the lowest levels. This backlash extends from the skies right down to our wallets as credit card holders no longer see nearly as much value in airline mileage cards as they once did…

Here’s a piece from CNN Money that says most Americans think they won’t be able to afford retirement. The details:

Only 13% of workers surveyed said they “feel very confident” that they will be able to retire comfortably — less than half the percentage reported in 2007.
Nearly half — 49% — said they were “not too” or “not at all” confident…

 
 
Have you already submitted your taxes and are now sitting back back waiting to get your tax refund check in the mail? Or if you are like me watching your bank account to see when that tax return direct deposit will happen. It can be hard to wait for money that is owed to you, especially when it comes to your tax returns…

Hands up if you’re totally addicted to makeup – my hand is definitely raised high. I love trying new products, checking out the latest colors, and splurging on a purchase every now and then. After all, if you wear makeup every day, you want the best stuff out there. Unfortunately, my budget doesn’t always agree…

MarketWatch reports that Tax Freedom Day will come five days later than last year, on April 18.The day was created by a businessman in the 1940s and has been carried on by the Tax Foundation, a 76-year-old think tank. It marks the day when Americans will have earned enough at work to pay their collective tax bill for the year…

Each week, I highlight ten things each week that inspired me to greater financial, personal, and professional success. Hopefully, they will inspire you as well.
1. James Baldwin on reading
“You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the world, but then you read.” – James Baldwin
To me, books make the world much smaller, not bigger…