I'll have it back in an hour

[mjr]

the only reason (imo) to buy a ticket is to daydream about what you'd do with a ridiculous amount of money.

Possibly, but I can do that without playing the lottery.

[Ironclad Alibi]

Possibly, but I can do that without playing the lottery.

True, but having a potential winning ticket in my hand somehow spices up that daydream.

[mjr]

True, but having a potential winning ticket in my hand somehow spices up that daydream.

Potential: 1 in 292 million...

[Aria]

Potential: 1 in 292 million...

Yes, but if I daydream about winning the lottery without even having a TICKET, I feel a bit more looserish than usual.

[earl colby pottinger]

What I find interesting

When I ask people what they would if they won the jackpot (The latest in Ontario was $60,000,000 tax free) I notice most people barely know how to spend the first 2-5 million dollars. After that their plans basically come do to paying off their friends/family's bill.

Honestly, once you have paid off all your bills, bought the two to three vacation homes and quit your job, what productive things would use the rest of the money for?

[KatherineB]

I would love to find people like me - those who are almost stupidly independent, who would never approach charities or assistance groups to ask for help - and quietly pay bills for them. I would love to create scholarships to good schools for kids who aren't necessarily "the best" but would get the most out of them. I would donate to museums and libraries and local shops that are struggling. I would find places for people who are homeless and struggling to put a roof over their heads. I would pay school fees or big bills. I would love to think that there are people who are finally able to sleep at nights because they don't have to worry about financial troubles.

And I would do every last bit of it anonymously.

[Aria]

When I ask people what they would if they won the jackpot (The latest in Ontario was $60,000,000 tax free) I notice most people barely know how to spend the first 2-5 million dollars. After that their plans basically come do to paying off their friends/family's bill.

Honestly, once you have paid off all your bills, bought the two to three vacation homes and quit your job, what productive things would use the rest of the money for?

I often think about what I would do if I won a Maxamillion. You'd have to budget a bit with that so it's rather fun to think about.

[mjr]

Yes, but if I daydream about winning the lottery without even having a TICKET, I feel a bit more looserish than usual.

I didn't say anything about winning the lottery...just having that kind of money.

[mjr]

When I ask people what they would if they won the jackpot (The latest in Ontario was $60,000,000 tax free) I notice most people barely know how to spend the first 2-5 million dollars. After that their plans basically come do to paying off their friends/family's bill.

Honestly, once you have paid off all your bills, bought the two to three vacation homes and quit your job, what productive things would use the rest of the money for?

Well, you ask a fair question, ECP.

I'd pay off my current house, and either add on or build a different one. I'd probably buy a couple of cars. I'd sock money away for my kid's college and for retirement for the Mrs. and I. of course, if I have millions of dollars, I don't have to work.

My house would probably have a music studio, game room (mainly for a pool table), "media" room, bowling lane, art studio, and probably a piano.

I don't think I'd buy a boat, though.

Other than that, I'd probably donate to causes and groups.

I might buy some type of season ticket package for baseball and maybe football.

I don't think I'd buy high-end clothes. No Rolexes or anything like that...

I guess it depends on how much we're talking about.

My "Get Rich" plan is to develop a website/app/piece of software/business and sell it for millions.

[otter]

Pay off my debt, buy a house, invest wisely so there will continue to be money

[Jay 2K Winger]

Pay off my debt, buy a house, invest wisely so there will continue to be money

This.

Plus, I'd set aside enough money to pay for all of Mom's medical bills for the rest of her life.

[dawnfire]

pay off any debt (which ain't much), pay for both our grand mother's care, buy a property (here's the one that takes our fancy at the moment http://www.conciergeauctions.com/auc...83127/#forward) and probably start up a business.

[mjr]

Well, everyone, here's your 0.00000003% chance...$334 million...

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-...jyI?li=BBnb7Kz

[Sleepwalker]

Possibly, but I can do that without playing the lottery.

You can wank w/o porn too, but somehow, there's still a market for that.

[DGoddessChardonnay]

This.

Plus, I'd set aside enough money to pay for all of Mom's medical bills for the rest of her life.

Since my Mom lives with me, that would be automatic.

My Mom and I made our list of what we'd do:

1) pay up a year's rent on our current home

2) go get a handicapped equipped van for her and a truck for me

3) go through my credit report and pay off anything and evreything outstanding

4) shop for new clothing (nothing high end - just practical and maybe a step up or two from what we've been purchasing)

5) purchase a home and modify it for Mom's wheelchair access - preferably somewhere that has a few acres of land with it and fence it in. Also get a couple of ATVs for me and my brother to get out on.

6) put money aside for my brother for later on for his care and expenses should he outlive me (and try to scrounge up someone to oversee his needs that won't take advantage or place him in a facility or group home)

7) donate to local animal groups (after checking them out thoroughly) as well as groups who work with disabled and/or older invididuals

8) if I haven't done so by this point, retire and enjoy myself