What should I do with a stimulus check or tax refund?

If you’ve filed your taxes (you have filed your taxes right? Yes, the deadline has been extended but go ahead and get them done!) you may be getting a refund check soon. Or maybe you received a stimulus check recently. In either case, if you’re in a position where you don’t need that cash right away you might wonder what the best use for it is.

The short answer is easy: pay yourself. The long answer is a little more complicated and depends on your situation. Keep reading here for some suggestions to get started, then chat with a BrightDime coach if you want help making a plan.