What would you do with $425 million dollars?

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  • amwoodruff
    amwoodruff Posts: 54 Member
    I think about this A LOT. My husband and I have talked about it and hashed out the details. We would instantly split it down the middle, that way we don't mess with our marriage by arguing about what to do with it. (Although the other day he was saying something like we get a third and then give the last third to charity right away. I said, 'NO WAY< HALF AND HALF IS AGREED AND NO CHANGES. GIVE YOURS AWAY.' Because I have PLANS. LIke buying family members a place to live forever, and maybe starting an animal shelter. I would get a house that is reasonable, something where I could afford the property taxes if I lost all the rest of the money and had to work again. I would get a financial planner DAY ONE. I would not turn into Paris Hilton, and my daughter would not be driving a BMW in high school. I WOULD buy one of the following: A trip around the world, a designer purse, and a fun high-end car. Those should total under 1 million, and if we are talking 425 million, my family and I should be set to live a decent life and still be able to give back until we die.
  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
    Technically you wouldn't sniff 425 million...
  • jessejames3ball
    jessejames3ball Posts: 268
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  • hiker359
    hiker359 Posts: 577 Member
    I'd wonder how big of a slice the fed will take out if it once 2013 hits. Everybody's rates are going up, up up!
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    Run away with some hot guy to a remote beach and never look back.
  • Brianna72994
    Brianna72994 Posts: 887
    Are we talking about Powerball?

    I still need to go buy some tickets.
  • MelisMusing
    MelisMusing Posts: 421 Member
    Set up a charitable foundation to support homeless shelters, womens shelters and animal shelters. In fact, I'd be the Queen of Philanthropy and try and do a TON of good things for the people that need it the most.

    Also, I'd travel to my hearts content.
  • fatboymax
    fatboymax Posts: 90
    Punch Justin Beiber in the face for $100 million (will give the money to his charity) then the rest is just gravy
  • zeebruhgirl
    zeebruhgirl Posts: 493 Member
    I'm not playing it, but I'd def buy a house, buy the wedding dress I really want, pay off my student loans and car, pay off my moms house, give a couple hundred thousand to my future in laws and buy my fiances lil bro a car.

    And then spoil the hell outta my fiance.
  • mynameiscarrie
    mynameiscarrie Posts: 963 Member
    Hire an accountant...

    Then I'd probably invest some, set up some sort of scholarship fund, pay off my parents mortgage, pay of student loans, and such...
  • wholelottarosa
    wholelottarosa Posts: 74
    1. Use money to gather minions.
    2. ???
    3. World domination!
  • mmckee10
    mmckee10 Posts: 405 Member
    I want it in 20's... I'm going to swim in it.. and then order a kiddie pool, fill it with lime green jell-o.. and call some... errr. friends. hahaha JeLL-O wrestling!

    and stick at least 50mil in an account for my son's college fund.
    buy a house.
    buy everyone in my family a house!

    have Jillian Michaels as my personal trainer and David Tutera plan my wedding. Life would be awesome!
  • 35khris
    35khris Posts: 33 Member
    I would buy millions of peaches....
  • HowieTwoPointZero
    HowieTwoPointZero Posts: 494 Member
    I'd buy you a monkey, haven't you always wanted a monkey?
  • OkieinMinny
    OkieinMinny Posts: 834 Member
    Run away with some hot guy to a remote beach and never look back.

    ^^^ umm I think you're forgetting something --- me!!!
  • 35khris
    35khris Posts: 33 Member
    I'd buy you a fur coat but not a real fur coat. That's cruel.
  • Going4Lean
    Going4Lean Posts: 1,078 Member
    stop working and hopefully be more stress free.
  • MommaDalton
    MommaDalton Posts: 47
    I'm not playing it, but I'd def buy a house, buy the wedding dress I really want, pay off my student loans and car, pay off my moms house, give a couple hundred thousand to my future in laws and buy my fiances lil bro a car.

    And then spoil the hell outta my fiance.



    I wouldn't give a penny to my in-laws! They SUCK! Find out all the family secrets BEFORE you get married! Just a tip! :wink:
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    Run away with some hot guy to a remote beach and never look back.

    ^^^ umm I think you're forgetting something --- me!!!

    You, me, hot guys (but you have to get your own, I'm not sharing), sandy beaches and fruity drinks. Paradise.
  • RubyRed8067
    RubyRed8067 Posts: 301
    I'd give half to a nonprofit...JUST so the gov can't tax that portion.

    typical 1%'er

    lol nope! Just don't want the gov to have it.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    open a power lifting gym.
    The cardio equipment would be the front door.
  • emtjmac
    emtjmac Posts: 1,320 Member
    What is the lump sum payout for that?
  • beekuzz
    beekuzz Posts: 428 Member
    Hire a chef!!!
  • karawRN
    karawRN Posts: 311
    divorce my husband.

    take a vacation. take my daughter somewhere special. and buy anything we want :)
  • Kathy_TheVampireSlayer
    Kathy_TheVampireSlayer Posts: 189 Member
    rule the planet earth
  • jefedesalto
    jefedesalto Posts: 154 Member
    Two chicks at the same time....
  • beekuzz
    beekuzz Posts: 428 Member
    I'd give half to a nonprofit...JUST so the gov can't tax that portion.

    typical 1%'er

    lol nope! Just don't want the gov to have it.

    But, just guessing that you want roads and bridges in good condition?
  • BlueLadyBug22
    BlueLadyBug22 Posts: 156 Member
    College fund for my Daughter
    House
    Car
    Exercise equipment
    New clothes for my husband my daughter and myself
    Donate to charities I'm interested in
    Buy Christmas for needy kids in area
    Get my hair done, mani-pedi
    After I lost weight, breast implants and a possible tummy tuck if I have lose skin. I would also be interested if they could remove scars.....
    Buy each close friend and family member something they really need and something they would really want for Christmas.

    I would splurge at first, but I would also save. I would get a sensible home and car, not a mansion and a Porsche or something.
  • Natihilator
    Natihilator Posts: 1,778 Member
    Travel the world a few times over, and then buy properties in my favourite places and settle down in one of them :)
  • ladyfox1979
    ladyfox1979 Posts: 405 Member
    I buy me 425,000,000 ham sammiches well ,276,250,000 if you take out 35% for taxes:sad:

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