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LockedWhat are you planning to do with your Tax Refund?

posted on May 05, 2009 at 10:24AM Inappropriate?

I got my tax refund check a few days ago, and I am saving it right now for my next big shopping - buying a home. We all know that the consumer confidence is down and people are saving rather than spending. I think even if you are saving you are saving to spend on something in future.

What are you planning to do with your tax refund?

 

replies: 26 latest post: March 24, 2010 at 06:46PM by TheTradesman
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posted on May 07, 2009 at 10:55AM
 

I consider a tax refund to be a windfall ... and windfalls should not be enjoyed ... they should be utilized in the following priority: 1.  Debt reduction, 2. Saving, 3. Charity.   I paid off a minor debt and partailly funded a Roth IRA.

posted on May 19, 2009 at 07:53AM
 
Not going to Sears
posted on May 19, 2009 at 09:05AM
 

Some will go to the local animal shelter and Doctors w/o Borders. SYL

posted on March 14, 2010 at 11:53AM
 

This year, I am purchasing a Nintendo DSi XL and some games.

posted on March 14, 2010 at 01:15PM
 

Paid off some debts, and purchased a new 10" chef's knife, and a nakiri. Both Shun, both just gorgeous.

posted on March 14, 2010 at 01:37PM
 
In response to AloneinPDX's post from March 14 2010 01:15PM

Nice. I always buy electronics with my tax return.

posted on March 14, 2010 at 05:37PM
 

Saving as much as possible! 

posted on March 15, 2010 at 12:16PM
 

I Take My Tax Refund and Put Half In a Saving Account For The Kids and The Other Half Is For Summer Camp.  I Have Cheerleader and A Ballerina.  :-)  This Year They Are Going To PA For Three Weeks.

posted on March 15, 2010 at 12:18PM
 

I'm glad that I don't have kids.

posted on March 15, 2010 at 12:23PM
 

Bills Bills Bills!

posted on March 15, 2010 at 12:29PM
 
In response to LHowel6's post from March 15 2010 12:23PM

Pokemon, Mario, Zelda- that's what I spend my money on.  :-)

posted on March 15, 2010 at 12:38PM
 

I have pokemon for my old gameboy lol

posted on March 15, 2010 at 01:46PM
 

plan to pay bills

posted on March 15, 2010 at 05:10PM
 

I'm with sammel99, I need to pay off some major bills, at least put a sizable dent in them. It's not good to be in debt with this economy being as terrible as it is. I promised to get my son some new things and give him some money. I really need to do some minor repairs on the car and the house and buy a new sofa if I can swing it, too. Of course, I really would love to get some new music I've had my eye on for a while now... I've got to get something out of it for me!

posted on March 15, 2010 at 05:25PM
 

Im gonna buy some more beef cattle calves.

posted on March 15, 2010 at 05:49PM
 

In the bank with all my other millions :)

posted on March 15, 2010 at 10:38PM
 
In response to madgolfer's post from March 15 2010 05:49PM

I like that madgolfer!

posted on March 16, 2010 at 12:39AM
 

Saving for more "rainy days"...

posted on March 16, 2010 at 09:37AM
 
In response to AdamO's post from March 16 2010 12:39AM

Thought that you would be buying some more tools or books on tools

posted on March 22, 2010 at 01:28PM
 

Got my refund, paid off some annoying bills that were hanging out there, gave some to my church, gave my son some money and bought some things for him and my husband, getting some repairs done on the house. Still more to do but the money is running out.

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