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Best Investments for Boosting Your Tax Refund
If you're like most taxpayers, you're expecting a tax refund this year. The average refund amount for tax year 2020 was $3,100. If you want to boost your tax refund, consider investing in your retirement or your home before filing your taxes. Read more…

Get Next Year's Refund Starting Next Pay Day
Changing your W-4 withholding can help put more money in your pocket today, and keep the good times rolling. Read more…

12 Smart Things to Do with Your Tax Refund
Saving money is kind of like eating a healthy diet. You know you should do more of it, but it’s hard to resist making spur-of-the-moment choices that make you happier now but worse off later. A tax refund marks a great chance to set yourself in a better position for the future. If you’re getting a windfall from the IRS, here are a dozen great ways to make sure your money continues to work for you. Read more…

5 Hidden Ways to Boost Your Tax Refund
Here are five tried-and-true ways to reduce your tax liability at tax time. Pay no more than you owe, or even increase your tax refund. Read more…

Why Is My Check So Small After Taxes?
You may wonder why so much money comes out of your pay, where it goes, and what can be done to change the deducted amount. The good news is that you usually have some control over your deductions. Read more…


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