Americans are spending their tax refunds differently this year — and it says a lot about this economic moment - MarketWatch
1. Income-tax refunds are increasingly used for debt reduction and savings. 2. Nearly half of taxpayers plan to save their refunds this year. 3. Average tax refund is $3,116, up 3.5% from last year. 4. Consumer focus on financial responsibility is rising amid economic uncertainty. 5. TurboTax and Credit Karma, owned by Intuit, show trends in financial management.