If you are expecting a large tax refund this year, what will you do with it? It might be tempting to spend this large windfall on shopping, eating out and other fun things. However, a tax refund is also an opportunity to gain some financial headway and set you up in a better situation for the future. Here are a few smart ways to use your tax refund this year: Create an Emergency Fund If you are currently living from paycheck to paycheck, you are treading water on the surface of your finances and any unexpected disaster can pull you under and cause you to start drowning in debt. If your car … [Read more...]