If you ordinarily receive large tax refunds, consider withholding less and instead putting the money to work for you, by either saving or investing a comparable amount throughout the year, or using it to pay down debt. Your goal should be to receive little or no refund.
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Spend Your Tax Refund Wisely
on March 31st, 2014
Put your tax refund to work
on April 3rd, 2012
Start an emergency fund. To protect your family against the impact of a layoff or other unexpected financial crisis (e.g., medical emergency, major car repair, theft), set aside enough cash to cover six to nine months of living expenses.
