How to Use Your Tax Refund to Boost Your Retirement Savings in 2026

At this point, a lot of people have submitted their tax returns, and refunds have started to roll in. As of March 13, the average refund issued by the IRS was $3,623. That's an almost 11% increase from the same timeframe a year before. If you have a large tax refund coming your way, it's important to put that money to good use. And your first priority should be to make sure you have a solid emergency fund. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-kno ...