Are you expecting, or perhaps already received, an income tax refund from your 2019 filing? If so, a tax refund is an excellent opportunity to set yourself up for success and in a better financial position for the future. We’ve rounded up ten creative ways to put your tax refund to work:
Do – 5 Smart Ideas for Your Cash
- Pay down your existing debt
- Boost your cash reserve or emergency fund
- Save for a major goal, like a down payment on a house
- Home improvements or replace one faulty appliance in your home
- Establish or fund a 529 College Savings Account for your children or grandchildren
Don’t – 5 Common Mistakes
- Don’t leave your refund in your checking account
- Don’t splurge on frivolous things that will depreciate over time, otherwise known as a shopping spree
- Don’t spend it all on a vacation
- Don’t make big purchases that require future payments
- Don’t gamble it away
The Reality of Your Refund
It’s important to remember that your tax refund isn’t free cash; it’s income earned during the course of the tax year. Plan accordingly and put your refund towards your personal financial goals. You’ve worked for your refund and now it’s time to make your refund work for you.
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