home renovations under 1000: $1000 Projects: Invest your Tax Refund into your home - 03/11/11 11:51 PM
Getting money back from the IRS is a silver linipaying taxes, but why invest a tax refund in your home instead of, say, a weekend getaway? Because your home is probably your biggest asset, so it pays to take care of it-literally. Even modest investments such as a new washing machine or exterior door can yield surprisingly big returns.
The average tax refund changes from year to year, but lately it's totaled around $3,000. That's a tidy windfall. Not everyone is so lucky, of course, but even if you only get back half that amount, there are many great ways to … (5 comments)