January 11, 2011
Better ways on spending tax refund
If you haven’t experiencing any problem this past few months, prepare yourself because the deadline of filing your 2010 tax return is on April 2011.
In case you have a feeling of, you might receive a bigger refund this current year, don’t wait this precious money get absorbed by your normal spending routine.
Below are the lists where you can spend your tax refund:
• High interest loans and line credit payments – It make sense if you make payments to the loans or billed credit cards you have before making another transaction while using your credit card with 15 percent interest rate.
• Funding your retirement – Make a contribution to the IRA right away.
• Make an Investment – If you make an investment of $1,500 in the market, after 30 years with 12 percent interest rate, you can get $53,924. Before getting involved in any investment, broadened research is required.
• Emergency account – Most of us need this account. For you to open this account, it must be equal to your 3 – 6 months necessary living expenses.
• Payments for repair – Use your money to repair anything like bald tires or leaky roof of your house.
• Begin a personal endowment – You will feel the effect of this kind of investment really fast, whether you pay for gym membership or cooking class.
• Extra mortgage payment – Making a double mortgage payment can save a month of mortgage payments later.
• Charity donation – Choose a charity where you can share your blessing and make sure your donation is deductible.
• 529 College Saving Plan – Saving a plan for your child’s education will work like Roth IRA and if the purpose of this plan is for higher education, the withdrawals are totally tax free.
• Vacation planning – If you are stressed and want some luxury in life, go ahead and take a vacation. Don’t get yourself frustrated. Money is to be enjoyed, if you work hard for it.


