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By Aleksandra Todorova,
Reporter, SmartMoney.com
Reporter, SmartMoney.com
CHANCES ARE YOU'RE about to come into a cash windfall. The average tax refund this year is $2,578, according to the latest IRS statistics. That's no chump change.
Naturally, for most folks the inclination is to take that money and head to the mall. But why not use it to increase your net worth? While less fun, you'll be happy you did it further down the line. Trust us.
Here are five ways to use your tax refund to get ahead:
