Comments on: 16 Ways Not To Blow Your Tax Refund http://frugaldad.com/2010/03/16/ways-not-to-blow-your-tax-refund/ Money Saving Insights: Coupons, Smart Spending and Promotional Codes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:37:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: cory hulsey http://frugaldad.com/2010/03/16/ways-not-to-blow-your-tax-refund/#comment-75861 cory hulsey Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:20 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4975#comment-75861 the car insurance idea is great!!! the car insurance idea is great!!!

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]]> By: Joe http://frugaldad.com/2010/03/16/ways-not-to-blow-your-tax-refund/#comment-39346 Joe Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:05:04 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4975#comment-39346 Sadly, I live in New York and my tax refund will be going through the revolving door to pay for school taxes in September. :( Sadly, I live in New York and my tax refund will be going through the revolving door to pay for school taxes in September. :(

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]]> By: Friday Finance Findings for March 19th http://frugaldad.com/2010/03/16/ways-not-to-blow-your-tax-refund/#comment-39217 Friday Finance Findings for March 19th Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:50:01 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4975#comment-39217 [...] 16 Ways Not To Blow Your Tax Refund – Getting a tax refund this year? Don’t blow it. Remember, this isn’t found money and it’s actually your hard-earned money that the government borrowed without paying you any interest. So, here are some smart ideas for your tax refund. [...] [...] 16 Ways Not To Blow Your Tax Refund – Getting a tax refund this year? Don’t blow it. Remember, this isn’t found money and it’s actually your hard-earned money that the government borrowed without paying you any interest. So, here are some smart ideas for your tax refund. [...]

]]> By: Victorino http://frugaldad.com/2010/03/16/ways-not-to-blow-your-tax-refund/#comment-39152 Victorino Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:02:02 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4975#comment-39152 That's why we should not just do our personal financial planning, we should also do our tax planning. In our country - tax refunds are hard to claim, unless you claim it as a deduction against your future taxes. That’s why we should not just do our personal financial planning, we should also do our tax planning. In our country – tax refunds are hard to claim, unless you claim it as a deduction against your future taxes.

]]> By: Rebecca R http://frugaldad.com/2010/03/16/ways-not-to-blow-your-tax-refund/#comment-39123 Rebecca R Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:08:26 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4975#comment-39123 I just got my refund. I actually got the $8,000 first time homebuyers credit. Plus a small refund. I give 10% to my church. Another 10% as an offering. Then, I am using for a new roof (we bought a house last year and knew it needed a new roof.) I also will pay off my one debt ($1,500 to my dad.) With any remaining money I will be living off until Sept. Also $1,000 is going towards car repair fund. Oh and some mad money for a steam cleaner and garden supplies. I really go big. LOL! I just got my refund. I actually got the $8,000 first time homebuyers credit. Plus a small refund.
I give 10% to my church.
Another 10% as an offering.
Then, I am using for a new roof (we bought a house last year and knew it needed a new roof.)
I also will pay off my one debt ($1,500 to my dad.)
With any remaining money I will be living off until Sept.
Also $1,000 is going towards car repair fund.
Oh and some mad money for a steam cleaner and garden supplies. I really go big. LOL!

]]> By: David Wilcoxson http://frugaldad.com/2010/03/16/ways-not-to-blow-your-tax-refund/#comment-39109 David Wilcoxson Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:28:15 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4975#comment-39109 Sadly, too many people treat their IRS refund as a savings account to spend on a vacation or other indulgence, instead of using it to create a better financial future. I think that the goal is to minimize your taxes and to not get a refund. Otherwise you're giving Uncle Sam too much money. Sadly, too many people treat their IRS refund as a savings account to spend on a vacation or other indulgence, instead of using it to create a better financial future. I think that the goal is to minimize your taxes and to not get a refund. Otherwise you’re giving Uncle Sam too much money.

]]> By: Squirrelers http://frugaldad.com/2010/03/16/ways-not-to-blow-your-tax-refund/#comment-39071 Squirrelers Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:50:09 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4975#comment-39071 Excellent list. Great for getting the mind working about different possibilities for these funds. My opinion on tax refunds is that its great to operate in such a way that you do not count on them. Sure, you might know you'll be getting one, but don't think about it or factor it in when budgeting. Think of it as a bonus. Not everyone necessarily has that luxury, but I think its better for one's peace of mind to do it that way, where you aren't counting on it. Excellent list. Great for getting the mind working about different possibilities for these funds.

My opinion on tax refunds is that its great to operate in such a way that you do not count on them. Sure, you might know you’ll be getting one, but don’t think about it or factor it in when budgeting. Think of it as a bonus. Not everyone necessarily has that luxury, but I think its better for one’s peace of mind to do it that way, where you aren’t counting on it.

]]> By: myfinancialobjectives http://frugaldad.com/2010/03/16/ways-not-to-blow-your-tax-refund/#comment-39070 myfinancialobjectives Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:19:21 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4975#comment-39070 Great list indeed! I especially like #1,3,6,8. All of those things are something I would personally do IF I were getting a refund:( Great list indeed! I especially like #1,3,6,8. All of those things are something I would personally do IF I were getting a refund:(

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