What would you do with a sudden windfall of money?

[AARPLynne]

What would you do with a sudden windfall of money?

[mw77479452]

Try to find a cure for my husband who has stage 4 colon cancer.

[mw77479452]

Cure my husband of stage 4 colon cancer.

[bs58594674]

I would take care of my family, give to my church, start an organization for the needy, travel, buy a new home and God knows I need a new car. Yes!

[Lizandersoniam]

Paying off debts and vehicles would eat up all of it. But that would really take the pressure and strain off of us.

[charleshross]

I would help my brother, in his seventies, do some repairs to his home.  My sister's husband died unexpedly and she needs some "reserve funds" to assist in living out the balance of her life.  She suffers from alzheimers and this would truly be a blessing.  She is also in her seventies.  A second sister is living in less than desirable conditions and I would love to help her move to better  living environment.   

Will you please consider me for some extra funds to help them?  Thanks and May God bless!

CR  

[cl5711]

Make sure that I invested for any future travel that I may want to take. I would then make sure each one of my siblings children had some type of savings. I do not have children so I depend on my siblings children to care for me. I would then make sure my siblings had something of their choice such as a home, car, and or a travel trip. I only need enough to live a comfortable life. I can't take my savings with me when I pass however I can make nice memory for my siblings or their children. 

[SAWAYNE]

I. Take 1/2 and invest into either Stocks, Bonds, or Mutual Funds or some in all.
2. Take the other 1/2 and deposit into a savings account.
3. Take some wine, cheese, soft music to a dim lit room and think about what would be most important situation to take care of first..

[crookje]

I would first pay tithes to my church, then I will pay off my house and all other bills. I will then after 32 yrs of marriage go on a honeymoon that my husband and I never had or even was able to afford. Finally if anything is left I would do something special with our four kids their spouse's and our eight grandkids.

[TootsRN]

I would pay off our mortgage and car loan then buy a new car for my 2 sons, give to my Church buy a home in Florida where my brothers live and go on vacation in Italy, and thank The Lord for the windfall.

[Tink1927]

Pay off all the mortgages in my family, take everyone to Ireland, and then enjoy helping our veterans.

[kwilborn]

I would pay off my home and open a senior citizens home. All of my daughter's work as a care giver and love the work. I know there is a lots of seniors who need a reliable caring person to assist with their needs.

[lh9075]

10% right off the top to my church. Then pay off my children's debts, brothers debts, and my own debts. Then college funds for my grandchildren, and finally a small house w/a rich garden spot. Ahhh refresh.....

[sv5662]

I would definitely pay off some debts and go on a vacation for our 35th wedding anniversary!

[jollyjw57]

After paying off my family's bills, I'd ask the Board of Education to allow me to hire some professionals to work within my old elementary school to help develop men and women. Now I see children graduated who can't read, write or speak. They act, look and feel hopeless. I'd bring back a dress code and nutrition also.

[scifiLininMO63]

I would open a free dental clinic in Potosi, Missouri.  It would be open to anyone in Washington County, Missouri and expand to other counties as it became more viable.  And then start a scholarship fund for anyone wanting to go to college and then on to become a dentist.  They would then work for the clinic for a couple of years as a way of repaying the scholarship.  This is so badly needed.  So many people are  forced to have teeth pulled rather than fixed because of low income.  There is no medicare coverage for dentists anymore except for children.  Even people with jobs often can't find a dentist they can afford.  Dental problems can lead to other health problems, even death.  If there was a free clinic for dental care, people could bring children in when they first started getting teeth for evaluations and advise on dental care.  

[sg47869058]

I WOULD PAY OFF MY HOME. DEVIDE A PORTION BETWEEN MY SIX CHILDREN TO HELP THEM ON THEIR FEET.DONATE SOME TO A WORTHY CAUSE..BUT FIRST AND FARMOST GIVE A TENTH TO THE LORD, WHO MADE IT ALL POSSIBLE.

[jg1631]

Use it for my daughter and son"s educations

[sw2653]

Six years ago, i lost my car, and i have been without one since. So i would buy a car. I live in Tennessee, but i don't like it here. I would move to Idaho to live permanently. I love the mountains and the snow. I would give my three children some money, and the last thing i would do is give Saint Jude Hospital a descent donation because that hospital is wonderful, along with all those who work there. That would be about it, except walk around with a great big smile. I live alone and things are tough, and i haven't smiled big in a long time. S. Wheeler

[BobbyT55]

Put it towards our home and buy second home.

[Marcy3349]

I would get me a place to live pay off my bills & feed the homeless in my area. I too am a RN who fell into financial difficulty, I would give 10% plus more to my church & charities. There are so many who I know are hurting financially & I would do whatever I can to assist them. Some worry about spending a billion dollars to buy a basketball team but forgot those in need

[rascalfishy]

Like many others here, we would retire, pay off debts and our daughter's college loans. Then we would sell our house and go in search of our dream: a little house on a lake. That's all we want, that's our dream: to live simply in a house on the shore of a beautiful lake. And to be sure my wife and I could live out the rest of our days in comfort. We would take care of our family too so their needs would be met. Give to charity, save something for unborn grandchildren. Wouldn't take a huge windfall, and we're prepared for it to happen right now, so come on universe, deliver!!

[bg76123703]

I would pay off the remainder of my mortgage and enjoy the remainder of my retirement. then wait for my wife to retire and travel the country or maybe buy a winter home in Florida. What a nice dream huh?

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@AARPLynne wrote:
What would you do with a sudden windfall of money?

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[konaparadise]

pay off house, donate to the aids and cancer foundation, have a new  animal rescue built in my city and give to other charities

[pld1944]

I would help my family with their finances. I have a very sick Sister,I would also help her. I am 68 years old a on a fix income and $50,000 would be like a million to me. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to register for this sweepstakes.

Peggy

[ad8228]

Pay all my bills, put money into savings, move out CA, (it is to expensive to live here) get medical check up and then travel. I would love to go back to Ireland and England, visit Scotland and Wales and other countries.

[dt2110]

1. pay off mortgage

2. head to gulf shores and buy a phoenix condo, then make plans to build a family compound.

3. create 2 trust funds, 1 for family, 1 for friends, so all those I care about will enjoy what I enjoy.

4. pay my tithes, and plant some seeds.  This really should be #1.

5. finish my basement, and finish my landscaping the way I want it with an inground pool.

Accepting all windfalls now.  Thanks

[jimLE]

id avoid all cost lines for 2 reasons.1st is tsnaumie..2nd is hurricanes..id be moving inland if not across country at least some what..id be looking for land with pond(s) lake and at least 1 or 2 creeks that has a water supply year round..plus ltd be in a out of the way location..this way id have very little to worry about after a shtf situation

[jc9463]

I would launch my business.  I am currently using money from my bi monthly pay check.  Sometimes it seems it will never happen, not as fast as I would like.  I would develop it, work it then sell it.  I would like to be the master of my own destiny.  I would like to travel to see the world and relax.  This business is helping others to connect.  e commerce.  I have always worked in the social service fields.

So helping others is innate.

[biznizmama]

I would do 2 thigs the first thing I would do is get my business going real profitable. I wouuld then start up my non profit program that I want my business to pay for.

[Cee60]

I would immediately purchase a residential condo on a cruise ship.  I would probablly want a one bedroom cabin.  The ship would have to accept pets, a small doggie.  I would want to know where the other passengers had chosen to visit for the next year or two.  I would also want to ensure that they had excellent dining facilities with excellent meals and fine wines, a good library and a casino.