Expert-backed, prioritized strategies to use your tax refund for your future. Tax refund season is here — and for many, it’s one of the biggest lump-sum payments they’ll receive all year. While it’s tempting to treat your refund like bonus spending money, experts agree that using it strategically can improve your long-term financial … [Read more...]
Smartest Ways to Use Your Tax Refund in 2026
Is a Big Tax Refund Bad?
Most of us hate the hassle of filing our taxes, but we love to get a tax refund. Approximately 75% of Americans got a tax refund in 2022 and the average refund was $4,123 for Texas residents!* But, is a big tax refund bad? Is a Big Tax Refund Bad? There's nothing wrong with getting a large refund but it does mean that you overpaid your taxes … [Read more...]