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April 25, 2022

4 Smart Budget Plans for Your Tax Refund

Use these tips and tricks to spend your tax return the right way.

Learn how to boost your overall financial well-being and get the most out of a tax refund by monitoring your spending habits and budget planning for your future.

Pay off any debt or loans you have

When you receive a tax refund, consider spending it on any high-interest loans, bills, or debt that you may have. This can be anything from student loans to credit card debt that you’ve been prolonging to pay off. Although your tax refund may not be able to fully cover and pay off all of your debt, every little bit helps.

Aim to fulfill your saving goals

Whether you’re saving for a new car or a dream vacation, every addition counts. Your tax refund gives you an opportunity to work towards and attain those goals without having to borrow money from other areas of your budget. Citizens First Bank has several savings account options to choose from.

Plan for future investments

Putting your tax refund towards future investments is important to do at any point in your career. Look into what you’ve contributed towards your retirement and think about potentially putting your tax refund towards additional 401(k) and IRA retirement plan contributions. If you’re on track in terms of planning for retirement, consider investing your money elsewhere by checking out today’s featured rates on our website.

Reward and invest in yourself

Consider giving yourself a bit of a reward by spending some of your tax refund on your overall well-being. Whether you’ve been contemplating a career change, thinking about starting your own business, or considering buying a new phone, be sure to invest some of your hard-earned money back into yourself. You deserve it!

Thinking about the numerous ways to utilize your tax refund can feel overwhelming. However, with these four tips, you can improve your money management and saving skills. Give us a call or stop in at Citizens First Bank and we’ll help you best figure out how to manage your tax refund.

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