If you’re like me, you haven’t even taken a look at your taxes yet. However, there are a lot of you out there that have sent yours off weeks ago. Kudos to you, you got that government monkey off your back (for now), and can expect a tax return much sooner than the rest of us. That begs the question – how will you use yours? Here are a few terrible ideas.
Hiring a Psychic
Since refund cash seems like pre-spent bonus cash, it’s easier to “throw it away” on stuff like this. Why not have a little fun? Visit a psychic, have your palms read or go to a séance, and get your fill of the funny side of spirituality. These people claim that they know everything such as who is getting a divorce in India. It’s all in the name of fun and this could be a hilariously welcome distraction from normal life.
Go RVing
We know – you’ve always wanted to buy an RV and ride across the country for a few weeks. Depending on the amount of your refund – you might just want to rent one and only drive across the state, but even that could be plenty fun. The freedom that an RV provides is unlike anything else. Don’t like your neighbors? Pick up and haul it out! You can see the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, the Redwood Forest and the world’s largest ball of yarn – all from the comfort of your living-room-on-wheels.
Buy a Go-Kart
Warning: entirely at your own risk. Haven’t you always wondered what it would be like to set up some old tires at the end of your street and race against each other without having to worry about returning to the ticket booth and buying another ride? Plenty of people own four-wheelers, but one of the most overlooked big toys out there is a go-kart. And you’ll never buy one with “real” money.
Go Crazy!
Find an adventure and leap for it! Look up local skydivers. Take a trip to a professional bungee jumping outlet. Go mountain biking with your crazy friend (and all the proper gear). Again, these are the types of things that you wouldn’t normally spend your money on, but using your refund for a memorable adventure makes it seem like an even bigger bonus!
These are all very impractical ideas for how to spend your tax refund money. Sure, asking a psychic to tell you about the people who have lower back pain in Manhattan seems like a heart-pounding thrill, but so is remodeling your kitchen. So is paying off your student loans; and so is saving your money for a more comfortable future. Spend wisely this tax season and it will pay off tenfold in the long run.
One great way to spend your refund is treating your lower back pain in Manhattan. Jake Alexander is an avid blogger who enjoys writing about finances and business. Follow him @JakeAlexander17.
Filed under: Dangerous Lee University, Featured Press
