Tax Refund is Way Too Big....and I Don't Care

Had my tax return done last weekend and the refund turned out to be $13,100 between federal and state. Refund was buoyed by some window installations and a lot of child care expenses. With the rates the way they've been the last year or two, I don't feel bad about letting the government hold onto my money for awhile.

It is fun to get a large number like this though. It gets spent so quickly. Set aside $7K for summer expenses like always leaves a bit over $6K to spend. And spend it I will...$1500 towards the windows mentioned earlier, $1500 towards a cruise this summer, $1500 towards the HELOC, and $1500 towards the girls' private school tuition. There, all gone.