Pay off all outstanding debts, buy the perfect piece of property for our homestead, get that up and running and maybe buy myself a car. I'd send some of it to family and very close friends and then put the rest in the bank.
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What would you do if you won a big lottery jackpot?
03/27/2013
Pay off debt first. Take care of the few family members who have stuck by me and then run away from the rest who will expect hand-outs. Next, I will buy my dream house and go back to school. The rest will be invested and saved.
03/27/2013
I'd probably pay off all my student loans first.
03/27/2013
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If it were a really big amount, I would do all I could to go "stealth" mostly because of personal security. I would then pay off all my bills, set up close family to be "comfortable", and then, after donating to some charities I have always supported and investing some for the future, I would do a little care free playing...maybe a year long, round the world cruise?
Originally posted by
spiced
I was just reading about a 44 year old grocery store owner who hit it BIG: he recently won $338 Million, the 4th largest Powerball jackpot ever. Read all about it.
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of ... more
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of ... more
I was just reading about a 44 year old grocery store owner who hit it BIG: he recently won $338 Million, the 4th largest Powerball jackpot ever. Read all about it.
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of course, I hardly ever play the lottery; I agree with Ambrose Bierce that the lottery is basically a tax on people who are bad at math! But I digress....
What would YOU do if you struck it rich? less
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of course, I hardly ever play the lottery; I agree with Ambrose Bierce that the lottery is basically a tax on people who are bad at math! But I digress....
What would YOU do if you struck it rich? less
03/27/2013
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Yes, the odds are insanely small. Of course, go tell that to the guy in NJ that just walked away with over $360 million. Yes, he too is a real statistical fact. Someone DID win. Had he not bought that ticket....what would his changes have been then? Just asking.
Originally posted by
spiced
I was just reading about a 44 year old grocery store owner who hit it BIG: he recently won $338 Million, the 4th largest Powerball jackpot ever. Read all about it.
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of ... more
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of ... more
I was just reading about a 44 year old grocery store owner who hit it BIG: he recently won $338 Million, the 4th largest Powerball jackpot ever. Read all about it.
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of course, I hardly ever play the lottery; I agree with Ambrose Bierce that the lottery is basically a tax on people who are bad at math! But I digress....
What would YOU do if you struck it rich? less
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of course, I hardly ever play the lottery; I agree with Ambrose Bierce that the lottery is basically a tax on people who are bad at math! But I digress....
What would YOU do if you struck it rich? less
03/27/2013
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That is sure an unusual, but cool concept. Sounds a lot like Jay Leno's life.
Originally posted by
The-IT-Guy-And-My-Secretary
I would buy a cabin out in the remote woods and have an aircraft hanger filled with all sorts of cars,
03/27/2013
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Yes they do!
Originally posted by
bratcat
With such a large sum of money, i'd honestly be putting a lot of it aside for school since thats currently my biggest expense as well as helping my mom out with her dept. I'm sure i'd do a lot of frivolous spending (THINK OF ALL THE TOYS
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With such a large sum of money, i'd honestly be putting a lot of it aside for school since thats currently my biggest expense as well as helping my mom out with her dept. I'm sure i'd do a lot of frivolous spending (THINK OF ALL THE TOYS I COULD FINALLY GET), but i'd defiantly keep a job since many people who come into a large sum of money like that quickly go bankrupt.
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03/27/2013
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For someone who doesn't play, you do have some big..specific plans. It is why I will at least spring for one or two tickets a week. At least it is a SLIGHTLY better then zero chance.
Originally posted by
bog
I'm in your boat; I don't play the lottery. If I did magically win anyway, I'd give lots to charity and needy friends, fund lots of cool creative projects, invest some, and buy lots of land in a forest somewhere with a big house and a
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I'm in your boat; I don't play the lottery. If I did magically win anyway, I'd give lots to charity and needy friends, fund lots of cool creative projects, invest some, and buy lots of land in a forest somewhere with a big house and a huge garden and a few animals, and tons of sex toys.
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03/27/2013
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Amazing to me, for some odd reason, the number of people who say (including those here), "give to my church", near the top of their list.
Originally posted by
eri86
First: Pay off what little debt I have.
Second: Make a donation to my church.
Third: Buy a new car.
Fourth: Buy a home:
Fifth: Decorate said home.
Sixth: Buy a dog
Seventh: Put the rest into multiple bank and savings accounts.
Second: Make a donation to my church.
Third: Buy a new car.
Fourth: Buy a home:
Fifth: Decorate said home.
Sixth: Buy a dog
Seventh: Put the rest into multiple bank and savings accounts.
03/27/2013
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Interesting thought.
Originally posted by
GONE!
I would buy somewhere to live that I could keep easily even if I suddenly lost most of my money.
03/27/2013
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When people win the lotto, folks come crawling out of the woodwork. Even strangers feel they are "owed" something by you!!!
Originally posted by
GirlOnGirl
I don't know exactly but I wouldn't just spend it on things, I'd wanna have financial security. Also, I'd share with family and friends but not "long-lost friends and family".
03/27/2013
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Ferrari? Not a Lamborghini?
Originally posted by
Martiniman
First off, never buy the Stronic Eins...waste of good money.
Secondly, I love your Red Hot Chili Pepper's reference...give it away now.
Third, I don't play the lottery.
Now to answer the question...invest, invest, ... more
Secondly, I love your Red Hot Chili Pepper's reference...give it away now.
Third, I don't play the lottery.
Now to answer the question...invest, invest, ... more
First off, never buy the Stronic Eins...waste of good money.
Secondly, I love your Red Hot Chili Pepper's reference...give it away now.
Third, I don't play the lottery.
Now to answer the question...invest, invest, invest, a nice long vacation in Europe and the Caribbean, then a Ferrari just because. less
Secondly, I love your Red Hot Chili Pepper's reference...give it away now.
Third, I don't play the lottery.
Now to answer the question...invest, invest, invest, a nice long vacation in Europe and the Caribbean, then a Ferrari just because. less
03/27/2013
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Correct...but I honestly think I could "scrape by" on 115 or more million dollars (after taxes), don't you?
Originally posted by
Martiniman
Lets also remember, after taxes and the difference in accepting a lump sum payout, the winner is only getting about half of the 338 million dollars.
03/27/2013
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Sounds like you have a plan. Of course, if you get that 4 car garage in Cali...well, there goes the whole 300 million!!!
Originally posted by
Hazeleyes2012
Buy a moderately nice house 4 car garage.. Big backyard for the puppies.. Pay off all my debt... Put the money in a few different secure banks live off the interest I like middle class... Take a year off... Get in shape.... Donate my time to help
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Buy a moderately nice house 4 car garage.. Big backyard for the puppies.. Pay off all my debt... Put the money in a few different secure banks live off the interest I like middle class... Take a year off... Get in shape.... Donate my time to help others....
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03/27/2013
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Change my name and move away. I dislike 99% of my family.
Originally posted by
spiced
I was just reading about a 44 year old grocery store owner who hit it BIG: he recently won $338 Million, the 4th largest Powerball jackpot ever. Read all about it.
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of ... more
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of ... more
I was just reading about a 44 year old grocery store owner who hit it BIG: he recently won $338 Million, the 4th largest Powerball jackpot ever. Read all about it.
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of course, I hardly ever play the lottery; I agree with Ambrose Bierce that the lottery is basically a tax on people who are bad at math! But I digress....
What would YOU do if you struck it rich? less
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of course, I hardly ever play the lottery; I agree with Ambrose Bierce that the lottery is basically a tax on people who are bad at math! But I digress....
What would YOU do if you struck it rich? less
03/27/2013
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pay off all my debt, disburse much to my family, pay for my kids college, weddings, etc. savings and then invest.
Originally posted by
spiced
I was just reading about a 44 year old grocery store owner who hit it BIG: he recently won $338 Million, the 4th largest Powerball jackpot ever. Read all about it.
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of ... more
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of ... more
I was just reading about a 44 year old grocery store owner who hit it BIG: he recently won $338 Million, the 4th largest Powerball jackpot ever. Read all about it.
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of course, I hardly ever play the lottery; I agree with Ambrose Bierce that the lottery is basically a tax on people who are bad at math! But I digress....
What would YOU do if you struck it rich? less
It got me thinking about what I'd do if I won such a big jackpot. Of course, I hardly ever play the lottery; I agree with Ambrose Bierce that the lottery is basically a tax on people who are bad at math! But I digress....
What would YOU do if you struck it rich? less
03/27/2013
I would pay off my mortgage and student loans, and any of my immediate family's debt. One of my relatives is a financial planner and I trust them to help me figure out investments. I would try not to live too extravagantly but would probably buy a few nice things. I would still work (just maybe not as many hours) because I know I feel pretty depressed when I don't feel like I am working and contributing to the world.
03/27/2013
Travel. I would travel. So many places! All the islands. My life would be like Margaritaville.
03/27/2013
I would pay off some school loans and go into hiding.
03/27/2013
Save it, share it, donate some. Buy a car, my own place, and help pay off school for my sister.
03/27/2013
I would make sure no one knew about it, then go out and help people.
03/27/2013
I'd buy a house and the stuff that comes with that (furniture, etc) and maybe upgrade one of our cars.
Other than buying a few things and taking a nice trip,I think I'd want to figure out a good savings/investment plan. We'd probably want to help a few members of the family who have been there and helped us in our time of need, but I wouldn't want that to get around so people start trying to take advantage of us.
Other than buying a few things and taking a nice trip,I think I'd want to figure out a good savings/investment plan. We'd probably want to help a few members of the family who have been there and helped us in our time of need, but I wouldn't want that to get around so people start trying to take advantage of us.
03/27/2013
Stay in college one more year, or use it to fly far far away to a country that has more job opportunities. Are there any of those?
03/27/2013
I would tell no one, pay off all of my debts, and continue life as normal for a little while devising a massive plan to re-structure the rest of my life. I feel like if I just said screw it, and starting living large right away I would end up undermining a larger opportunity. I know that is kind of boring, but it would be great to retire almost immediately and just live happy, healthy and simple.
03/27/2013
Practice saying "No, but I'm not able to help you out financially."
03/28/2013
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lol ONE million would be more than plenty, even half of it
Originally posted by
Bignuf
Correct...but I honestly think I could "scrape by" on 115 or more million dollars (after taxes), don't you?
03/28/2013
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exactly
Originally posted by
Gary
I would tell no one, pay off all of my debts, and continue life as normal for a little while devising a massive plan to re-structure the rest of my life. I feel like if I just said screw it, and starting living large right away I would end up
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I would tell no one, pay off all of my debts, and continue life as normal for a little while devising a massive plan to re-structure the rest of my life. I feel like if I just said screw it, and starting living large right away I would end up undermining a larger opportunity. I know that is kind of boring, but it would be great to retire almost immediately and just live happy, healthy and simple.
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03/28/2013
I'd pay off my bills, save some, give some away to good causes, and travel.
03/28/2013
Finally buy the Stronic Eins.
03/28/2013
Pay the bills for me/hubby and my daughter's family. Set up trusts for 4 family members. Invest some and blow a million.......
03/28/2013