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New Sun Signs

January 15, 2011 by · Comments Off on New Sun Signs 

New Sun Signs, “What’s your sign?” is not something you usually expect to hear from your accountant, but a recent survey by Money Management International (MMI), tax time can be very different for consumers born under different sun signs. For example, the survey revealed that MMI Libras expect a repayment plan to receive a refund through 2200 and, while Aries are expecting a smaller 800.

So if you’re like 70 million Americans start the day by reading their horoscope, you may want to look to the stars for insight on your financial future, especially with the approach of days tax. Whereas last year you could feel confident that influenced your stars if you were a saver or spender tax refund, recent talk of a new sign of the Zodiac 13, Ophiuchus, has sent several in an identity crisis.

Some of the findings of specific sign of MMI. Which sign do you identify when it comes to your finances?

Aries – Those born under this Fire sign expect any reimbursement ($ 1,400). They plan to record (46%) or pay debts (32%).

Taurus – Taurus is an Earth sign, associated with practicality. Those born under this sign are the least likely to expect a refund. Among consumers who expect a refund, only 6% were born under this sign.

Gemini – generally known to be logical, Gemini are most likely to over-withholding order.

Cancer – cancer protection are not likely to splurge with their refunds. Among consumers who plan to splurge, less than 1% is born under this sign of water.

Leo – Leos are generous as likely as those born under the signs of others to spend their rebates. Among those who plan to splurge, nearly 20% are Leos.

Virgo – Virgos are practical now deciding how to spend their expected tax refund. In fact, more Virgos than those born under any other sign were “undecided” about what to do with their refunds (14%).

Balance – Known for balance, Libras surprisingly expect the largest refunds (an average of $ 2,200).

Scorpio – Scorpios are characterized as being passionate. Among those who plan to splurge with their tax refund, one out of four is a Scorpio.

Sagittarius – Sagittarius are known for being optimistic and are not likely to make their repayments. In fact, those who intend to only 5% were born under this sign.

Capricorn – Earth signs like Capricorn, are associated with functionality. Appropriate, Capricorns are not likely to splurge with their refunds. In fact, those who plan to splurge, less than 1% is Capricorn.

Aquarius – Aquarius is an Air sign, associated with thought and perspective. Fifty-eight percent of respondents expect Aquarius a repayment plan to use it to repay debts.

Fish – Fish idealists are the least likely to save. In fact, all those who intend to save at least 5% are Pisces.

Whatever your star sign, it is important to have a personal finance strategy that works for your individual needs. Speaking of signs, do not forget to sign your tax return, remember to sign listed the IRS of the most common mistakes. Visit for more tips SaveorSpend.com tax time and subscribe to the newsletter of MMI success for tips and frugal living articles delivered weekly to your inbox.

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