5 smart ways to spend your tax refund

FORSUBSCRIBERSPersonal Finance5 smart ways to spend your tax refund Millions of taxpayers will see higher refunds this year. Experts offer ways to spend the money that could boost your long-term financial health.Listen to this article00:0000:00Federal income tax refunds are averaging $3,462 so far this tax season, up around 11% from a year ago.GettyShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 14, 2026, 3:56 PM EDT / Updated April 14, 2026, 3:58 PM EDTBy Kayla SteinbergTaxes are no fun, but many Americans will get a pleasant surprise this year: A bigger refund check.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.