BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. After seeing your hard-earned money get divided up and given away each paycheck, there’s no better feeling than finally getting some of it back. You can also think of your tax refund as a small or big reward for spending hours filing your taxes. However, once you’ve paid your bills or put a portion of it in savings for your next vacation, you might be wondering what to do with the remaining money.