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Johnny2X2X

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12. I leave myself a little buffer

Reply to Septua (Reply #10)

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 11:01 AM

Apr 8

But I do math, and have an auto transfer to my savings each paycheck, which then transfers to a HYSA once a month. So I am earning compound interest year round instead of the government using my money interest free. It's an extra $250+ a year for me.

But I realize some people have trouble saving because unforeseen bills pop up so this is not a valid option for many living paycheck to paycheck.

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Well, my tax refund is $1,000 more than last year... [View all] Septua Apr 8 OP

You should take it to a food bank TheProle Apr 8 #1

I plan to do that... Septua Apr 8 #7

I'm sure they'll manage to scrape up the pennies they gave me in that bill bigtree Apr 8 #2

This year Rebl2 Apr 8 #3

I fully understand your position. Septua Apr 8 #8

Well I Rebl2 Apr 8 #14

Didn't change anything for me. I still owed. EdmondDantes_ Apr 8 #4

If you're 65 or older it probably due.. surfered Apr 8 #5

It is. Septua Apr 8 #9

Stop loaning your government money Johnny2X2X Apr 8 #6

I leave it as is... Septua Apr 8 #10

I leave myself a little buffer Johnny2X2X Apr 8 #12

I never made a lot of money... Septua Sunday #18

You overpaid on your withholding so fortunately, none. BannonsLiver Apr 8 #11

My modus operandi gladium et scutum Apr 8 #13

Ours was about $1,000 more too Omaha Steve Apr 8 #15

Ours was $89. Tbs, our income was up about $60k as H started collecting his SS and mine went up to half of his. Raftergirl Apr 8 #16

My wife and I are on a fixed retirement income PCB66 Apr 8 #17