Infographic: How to Spend Your Income Tax Refund Wisely

Shannon Paul

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Resourceful Refundee: How should you spend your income tax refund?
If the mere thought of your income tax refund is burning a hole in your pocket, stop and think about ways you can actually use that money to improve your financial position — now that’s what I call a real treat!
The fine folks over at Mint.com put together this great infographic showing all the ways you could use that windfall of extra cash to good use. You may ask what does financial well-being have to do with health and wellness, but I think it’s difficult to live your best life when you don’t have your finances in order.
Think twice about splurging on something frivolous unless you can make it all the way down this chart without answering “no” to a single question:
Provided by Mint.com

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