Saving money is kind of like eating a healthy diet. You know you should do more of it, but it’s hard to resist making spur-of-the-moment choices that make you happier now but worse off later. A tax refund marks a great chance to set yourself in a better position for the future. If you’re getting a windfall from the Internal Revenue Service, here are a dozen great ways to make sure your money continues to work for you

Most tax returns today are processed within three weeks, with many filers receiving their refunds even sooner. Simple errors or oversights can lead to a delay of your tax refund

Here are five tried-and-true ways to reduce your tax liability at tax time. Pay no more than you owe, or even increase your tax refund