What would you do?
By poorboy2595
@poorboy2595 (296)
United States
May 13, 2008 7:12pm CST
What would you do if one day you found yourself on top? Lets say if you won the lottery? Would you spend every dime on yourself or would you help those that have helped you?
I have thought about it and I think I would take some of the cash and go back to everyone who was ever good to me or my family and help them out if I can!
What about you? What would you do?
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23 responses
@danishcanadian (28955)
• Canada
14 May 08
If I cane into a whole bunch of money, I would sae most of it, invest it in something-or-other useul, put a chunk into my interest-gathering savings bank account, some in the checking, share some with family, buy a few things that I really want, and give some to charity.
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@poorboy2595 (296)
• United States
14 May 08
I agree, I would give generously to charity! Don Imus the radio DJ has some really great groups he works with that helps kids in need, and I would help them!
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@nanayangel (7879)
• Philippines
14 May 08
Hi there poorboy!
If I win the lottery, I will save enough for my son's educationa and future and some for us to live comfortable when we reach old age. I will also help other people who are in need and go visit a country or two.
@k1tten (2318)
• United States
14 May 08
If I won the lottery I would help my family and my partner before spending anything frivilous on my wants. I'd like to help my family pay off bills or even get them a new house. I would help my partner with her schooling. She's worked really hard to get where she is and I think she needs a break.
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@sincere4frdship (2228)
• India
15 May 08
Well, I don't think it would happen. You are creating some imaginary scene like my old room partner. Who used to bowling our mind by let us think in this way ...
Thanks !!!
@recycledgoth (9894)
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19 May 08
If I a huge win then I would invest in a solid bond so as to assure comfort for my life and my family. I would, however, keep some aside to help others.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
15 May 08
We may not be conscious some times. In fact , we all live together and depend on each other one way or the other. I had received help from my fellow-human beings along the path of my life which has placed me where I am now, education-wise, career-wise, wealth-wise, and so on. So, when I get to a position when I can help my fellow-human beings, then I would certainly do that the best I can !
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@snowy22315 (182197)
• United States
23 Jun 08
I wouldnt spend it all on myself, but i would confine most of my helping to family members. There are people who have helped me over the years, but in some ways they have all disappointed me so I don feel tht I owe thaem that much.
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@adoremay (2065)
• Philippines
15 May 08
It is already planned, the things I will do or buy when I win the lotto.
to go to rome with my family
to start a small business ( an orchard/then a farm )
to buy my own car ( not the expensive one )
to a portion a percent of my winnings to a foundation
and to quit my job...
It is a short lists... But gotta check them all, if I win...
@shakleelady (148)
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17 May 08
I have 3 kids so I'd buy 4 houses and a large boat to travel. Oh, and I'd pay a Captain so I could enjoy the ride !
@mythreya (90)
• India
23 Jun 08
I would like to help the people who have helped me up to now.I will invest the money in good projects.and i will distribute the profits from that money for social service.
I will make my parents the most happiest people in the world by doing all what i can do for their happiness.I would also travel the world.because i like travelling from my childhood.
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@tarams98020 (170)
• United States
14 May 08
First of all I would buy us a house. THen I would buy me a van that is big enough to carry everyone around. we have 7 kids....then I would start putting some in a bank for all the kids for college. Then whatever is left over we would start paying bills with. Like credit cards.
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@MissGia (955)
• United States
14 May 08
i know exactly what i would do if i won the lottery.
1. pick a nice location and buy a house
2. If i have children Put money in a bank acct they cant touch till they are 18(college fund)
3. give money to my family members in need
4. Donate money to a charitable oganization.
5. after i got everything taken care of i'd go on enjoying life.
also if i won the lottery i would probably open my own bar of some sort, probably a sports bar.
Yes, thats right folks..i would still work.
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@souless_tragedy (259)
• Canada
15 May 08
If I won the lottery or came into money some way, i'd make sure to pay it foreward and give back to those who have helped me in my life. I would donate money to Cancer and Lupus research, invest a lot, spend some, and adopt a LOT of animals from the SPCA; i'd give them all of their shots as well and provide them with a safe and loving home, with plenty of food and toys!
@elmiko (6630)
• United States
14 May 08
I would help my friends I trust and give alot more to charities. People that suddenly pop up out of no where that I have never met I would not give anything to. I would also buy things for me. I don't play the lottery anyway because I think the odds of winning are just way to low.
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@newtondak (3946)
• United States
14 May 08
I would probably first put enough back to cover college for all the grandchildren
One thing I have always wanted to do if I ever came into a large sum of money is to contribute the money for a fine arts center/auditorium at the school my children attended. Much is always spent there for sporting activites, but little on music, art, drama and those kind of activities. Those groups have to beg the athletic department to use their facilities whenever they need a place for a program or to put on a play - with their own auditorium, these events could be held in their own facility. I would want it to be named in honor of the choral director, who has brought music into the lives of many students.
I would also establish a scholarship for students from my home town who want to pursue a career in agriculture in honor of my father and father-in-law who both committed their lives to farming and progress in agriculture.
@rhane7315 (5649)
• Philippines
14 May 08
i would also help those people that helped me when in times that i need them. i would also put my own business like a fastfood chain, a boutique store, etc. then i would build my own dream house
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