tax refund

  • A United States Treasury check labeled "REFUND" is placed atop a 1040 tax form. The check features an image of the Statue of Liberty.
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    The 10 Worst Ways To Spend Your Tax Refund (and What To Do Instead)

    Avoid these terrible ways of spending your tax refund, and follow our tips to make smarter financial choices.

    Tax season is upon us. And while that fat refund check might feel like free money when it hits your bank account, just remember: How you spend it now can determine whether you’ll be kicking yourself later or patting yourself…