The average tax refund is $2112. Here are 12 smart things to do with the money

By Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Updated November 5 2016 - 11:08am, first published October 16 2016 - 12:15am
We derive more happiness from buying an experience than an object. How about BridgeClimb? Photo: Bridgeclimb
We derive more happiness from buying an experience than an object. How about BridgeClimb? Photo: Bridgeclimb

My tax refund landed in my bank account a few weeks ago. It was a few thousand dollars and it's sitting in a high-interest account until I need it. I've earmarked most of it for Christmas expenses and domestic summer travel, and the rest will go into the mortgage.