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Income Tax Refund: Do something fun!

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I don't know about you, but I always use my refund to pay on a bill or buy something needed for my home or children. I am still going to do that this year, but I am taking some money and doing something fun for myself. Not sure what I am going to do, but I am going to do something.

Here are some of my thoughts:
1. Purchase a Dooney and Burke or Coach purse. I am 40 years old and never had one. This would be a rite of passage for me. SMILE

2. Go stay the weekend at a nice hotel and go to the spa by myself. I love spending time alone and relaxing.

What would you do with an extra $300-$400 for yourself! Not your children! All of us here, make our children/families are priority. What about making yourself a priority and being a little selfish every now and then. SMILE
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Being an engineer, I've always been fond of gadgets. I have my eye on a new iPod to replace my old, ghetto one. Not a big expenditure but still it's a luxury I don't need. Other than that I'm thinking about just saving the refund for a vacation sometime in the future!
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I'm sorry Restored but I'm paying off my car!! It's not a girls night out or a brand new pair of heels but OMG it's gonna feel like an un-natural high once my car is brought and paid for. lol.
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I am going to Vegas. I originally took the time off of work to be with the kids on Spring break but decided I need "me" time and booked a trip. I have three weeks off over the summer to spend with the kids. Plus, I have a three day weekend coming up and taking the kids to a water park.
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I'm expecting to owe the goverment money this year.....long story why....so I won't have any extra money sadly.....but time will tell, I still haven't gone to find out if I'm right....but I'd be shocked if I were wrong!
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If I were getting enought to pay my car off, I would do that too. That would save me a car note each month!
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Kin: Good for you!! I would too but we're moving in three weeks.
Goofy: Before you count on oweing do your taxes on Turbotax website for free to get an estimate on both Federal and State in the upper right corner. They don't charge unless you click the submit button. That's what I did and I was greatly suprised. I began the process in January but was so busy I didn't actually file until last night. lol
Restored: I am so thrilled to be able to pay off my car. It's going to reroute so much "free" money into the budget. It's like getting cash at xmas instead of a goofy gift card to a store you hate. lol
FinalFantasy
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I didn't think I was getting one.....now that I'm getting $ back.....well....I know where it has to go.....$@#(*#$%(@ long story......but I will treat myself to something small I suppose......who knows after that. But it did make me smile when I was done with my taxes.
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