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Category: April 2022

Money-Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund

Posted on by djbechard

If you are expecting a refund this tax season, consider these tips for using it wisely.

  • Pay down credit card debt. Attack the card with the highest interest rate first. If you can pay off the card in full, that’s even better.

 

  • Build an emergency fund, by putting some of that refund into savings. Even a modest amount as little as $300 can help soften the blow of an unexpected expense.

 

  • Invest in a retirement plan. Enhance your future now by using your tax refund to invest in a tax-deferred retirement plan. If you have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) make a one-time sizable contribution, or save your tax refund for a series of smaller investments over several months.

 

  • Be good to your car and home. Spend your tax refund on costly, but necessary, repairs to your home or vehicle. Replace that leaky roof or buy new tires for your car.

 

  • Treat yourself. If you have covered all of the above, then reward yourself – but do so responsibly. Spend your tax refund on a well-deserved vacation or buy yourself something you have been saving for.

By: Brenda Langdon

Kansas 4-H Youth Development Summer Intern Positions Available

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Kansas 4-H Youth Development is seeking multiple Summer Interns to provide high-quality local and regional 4-H programming to Kansas youth. These individuals will be responsible for planning, organizing, and facilitating lessons to youth with research-based curriculum provided by Extension. Positions are available within Post Rock District. This full-time, twelve-week internship will run approximately May 23, 2022 – August 12, 2022. Interns will know their selected sites by May 1, 2022. For best consideration, apply by April 8, 2022. Interested applicants should apply through the K-State Careers webpage at https://careers.pageuppeople.com/742/cw/en-us/job/512492/summer-intern-4h-youth-development?fbclid=IwAR1gzti-WsLynvbUHZeDtlcuYY9d_QRXkgwm8efp_-oOWYxRt6GCyWPE4cY