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When you win the Lottery what would you do?

We hear a lot about philanthropy these days. Though me thinks there could be more.At last count there were 1810 billionaires in the world with a net worth of 6.5 Trillion dollars. Surely that amount of money tied up in so few is unethical. Yes, maybe they are philanthropic but they still have more money than they need.
Back to my question.
If it was a super draw, ie, 40 million, ( Maximum ever offered so far in Australia is 60 million ) I obviously would set myself up for life, ie, own home and enough to survive till I died. If that be 10 million then that what it be. With the residual I would help my 2 closest friends by paying their mortgages off and any outstanding bills.
Replace their 15 year old car, etc. and I would deposit enough money into an account for them which would be solely for paying utility bills via direct debit for the next 10 years.
That would still leave me ? 25 million?
The mind boggles as to what could be done with this amount of cash. I like the concept of Beyond Shelter. Maybe I could set up a chapter here in WA.
We did try that 10 years ago but the Government would have nothing to do with it.
We got as far as actually having the Gov Minister responsible for the welfare of society to attend a private dinner with us. We were seeking funding. At the end of the evening when we were seeking an answer her response was,
" The poor only have themselves to blame "
What will you do when you win the Lottery?
Vanish like a hot fart on a breezy summers day
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
If it’s enough I would pay off everybody’s houses and cars. Start trust funds for my grandkids and go on a big family vacation for 3 weeks.
Carlisle · F
Buy a home for my mom my brothers and sister
For My niece and nephew
Myself
For my soulmate
Get a coffeeshop and lots of bunnies in the garden
Give some to relatives who are struggling
Friends who are struggling in trouble
Maybe adopt lots of kids and animals
Open a s rescue centre for animals
Get a holiday home maybe
Get good healthcare 😂 for all my family and my partners family
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
Actually looked the count up a few days ago and it was over 2,000 billionaires in the world. I guess it's not a for certain number depending on who or where it's asked.

2,208 according to:

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/how-many-billionaires-are-there-in-the-world.html

That 25 million can be put in a trust and used at any certain point though. Extending long after your and yours are long gone with stipulations on who can get some of that and at what point withdrawals can be made.

It's a legal point though so you most definitely would have to consult some legal experts especially those that are familiar with international laws.

You might not want to setup such a trust in your country. I certainly wouldn't here in the USA. Taxes alone would take any kind of profit such a trust had made.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@DeWayfarer I think I would keep $10 Million for myself and have built low cost housing for those with nowhere to live
Priority given to single Mothers with children who have been evicted by greedy landlords.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@Gusman Sorry for the late reply. Somehow I missed this.

Sounds like a good idea. I have no idea what property taxes are like there nor how they are collected. Yet you might want to look in the tax situation.

Here if you own the property you are responsible for the taxes. And that's yearly and not cheap.

If you basically sell it to them say for a dollar which is legal here, they are responsible for the taxes. Now if these are homeless likely they are jobless as well.

So how can they pay the property taxes, if any?

Then there's utilities which is a different story.

Just something to think about.
mikeylyksit · 41-45, M
Gusman,

The problem with winning the lottery is that it literally ruins your life UNLESS...you manage to
1) Claim the winnings anonymously
2) Keep it a secret from EVERYBODY (even your spouse, or it won't be a secret for more than a few seconds)
3) Do not make any noticeable changes to your lifestyle.

If you can't do all that, then you will be hounded incessantly by thousands (literally) of mooches at all hours of the day and night from now until you DIE...

Your plan to change your lifestyle and the lifestyle of your friends...
BAD IDEA
The exact OPPOSITE of how you should play a sudden windfall like that.
mikeylyksit · 41-45, M
@Spoiledbrat That sounds like wishful thinking, rather than logical. You don't have to file a joint tax return. Your spouse doesn't need to sign your tax return. You don't need to inform your spouse if you collect lottery winnings. If you divorce, then the discovery process might not go your way. But if you stay married? Sure, you could legally keep a secret like that from your spouse.
It's not. It's the law when you're legally binded with someone. @mikeylyksit
mikeylyksit · 41-45, M
@Spoiledbrat What country do you live in? I know in the United States, a lottery ticket is a bearer instrument. If you want to collect winnings in more than one name, you need to fill out special paperwork to *request* that.
Slade · 56-60, M
Buy some cops and politicians so I could get out of anything!
butterfly1013 · 26-30, F
Pay off current bills, get a new phone, tv, and help my mom parents pay off their house. I don't need a whole lot of money because I don't have too many responsiblities so I would mostly just save it and help my family, boyfriend etc.
butterfly1013 · 26-30, F
@butterfly1013 I forgot pay off my student loans. Other than that that's about it.
KenzieG · F
I would either rent a nicer apartment or buy a small house.
Buy a Toyota Carolla hatchback
Buy a new computer
Buy a washer and dryer
Put some in a retirement account and save the rest.
Continue to work like normal without actually having to worry about money.
RedRogue · 26-30, M
I think it’d be cool to open a cafe, except it’d be like the ones they have in Amsterdam.
RedRogue · 26-30, M
@Carlisle what if I turn it into a sports bar then can I have it next door?
Carlisle · F
RedRogue · 26-30, M
@Carlisle bowling alley final offer
anoderod55 · 61-69, M
All the things keepitsimple said , but would add . Build safe retirement home for others . Donate to a bunch of charities . Give a million to all family members . Move . So many things to help others . 👻
GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M
Set up trust funds for the grandkids
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caesar7 · 61-69, M
Pay debts, buy a boat, a newer quad, a snowmachine, share some of my winnings to family if it is substantial, get out of town...lol

 
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