5 Ways To Spend Your 2015 Tax Refund

Tax season is in full swing, and would you believe that I made this list all by myself? Yes. I did. When I came to America and heard that the government gives back money, I was confused. I cannot say I completely understand how it works, but what I know for sure is how to spend it. Just like all other money, you can make it one way and spend it ten ways. But for now, let’s focus on 5 ways to spend your 2015 tax refund.

1. Pay Off Bills (or Just a Bill): Scratch a bill off your to-do list, if possible. Maybe it’s your gas card or your Macy’s card that has a balance of $200 and you’re only required to pay $25 a month, but imagine how much better you’d feel if you just pay it off.

2. Travel/Spa Day: Spoil yourself a little — or a lot. Maybe you can enjoy a nice, relaxing spa day. Or maybe you can finally visit Paris. Or Jamaica. Or New York. It’s your call.

3. Give Your Spouse/Loved One/Stranger a Treat: While receiving feels great, nothing actually feels better than giving. Maybe you can finally take your spouse to that restaurant he/she has always wanted to go to. Or you can take your mom/dad/parents to the game. Or perhaps, you just want to give a homeless man a blanket — or a warm meal. Yes, they’ll be happy, but you’ll be happier.

4. Buy Yourself A Car: Most times, we just want a car that can take us from Point A to Point B, but what about when you need to go to Point C? I know first hand what it feels like to not have a reliable car. My old car had a mind of its own and only started on days it felt like starting. I spent so much fixing it every time, and I tried several mechanics, but it’d work for a while and be back to business as usual.

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5. Finally, Save Some: My mom taught me to never, ever spend everything, and I have never forgotten this. Whether your refund is $5,000 or $10,000 or more, make sure that you save something.

Bonus: If you’re feeling really good about your tax refund, you can also buy me a new fragrance. Or shoes. Or a house 🙂

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of DriveTime. The opinions and text are all mine.