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10 Smart Ways to Make the Most of Your Tax Refund

By Dan Caplinger - Apr 10, 2019 at 7:40 AM
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Put your refund to good use

You only get a tax refund once a year, and for many people, it's the biggest lump sum of cash they're likely to see. A tax refund therefore gives you an opportunity to make a lot of progress toward reaching your financial goals in one fell swoop -- but only if you don't squander the chance. Here are 10 ideas on what you can do with your tax refund that could dramatically improve your financial situation both in 2019 and over the long run.

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