Before Taking a Tax Refund Advance, Ask These Questions
by Alicia Adamczyk on Two Cents, shared by Alicia Ada from Lifehacker on (#478YG)
Many Americans rely on their tax refund to pay off bills, fund larger goals or, this year, keep them afloat as they wait for the government to reopen to be paid for doing their jobs. And while it might be tempting to take a tax refund advance, especially this year, consumer advocates warn against the practice.