How I'll spend my refund

This year CNNMoney readers are planning big things with those refund checks. We ask 8 people if they're going to spend or save.

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Spend it!
This year: Vacation in Maine

Last year: Saved it

Ryan Evans, Chicago:
Things have definitely gotten better and we have a little extra cash and we're ready to do something fun.


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Last updated March 10 2011: 1:24 PM ET
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