If you became rich over night what would you do??

United States
October 4, 2010 4:48pm CST
To be honest i dont think that i would change that much.Dont get me wrong i would love not worrying about bills and stuff like that but MONEY can good and bad for you.If people know that you have alot of money then you wouldnt be able to get any peace because there is someone always asking for something and that isnt cool.But on the other hand i would do my part in changing the world.What would you all do?
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• United States
4 Oct 10
Uhm.. why you not answering the phone when I call???? But you on here commenting. And... if I became rich overnight... there are a number of investments that I would initially make to guarantee income from here on out. And, I would make sure that my family was set... especially our daughter. Her college tuition fund would be paid and things like that. Other than that, I'd just focus then on enjoying life. I wouldn't have anymore worries like I have today for figuring out how this is going to get done or how I'm going to pay this. None of those stresses anymore..
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• United States
4 Oct 10
We are headed there, trust... because I WILL be rich one of these days.
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• United States
4 Oct 10
I truly hope so!!
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• United States
4 Oct 10
O no dont come on here with that lala because if i didnt answer then there is a reason!! You know thats right make sure that you,me and kayla is forever str8 sounds like a plan to me.Then after that ride off into the sunset knowing that things are in order would be a dream come true and i hope that one day it will come true not just for you but for me as well! Thanks for commenting!!
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• Puerto Rico
5 Oct 10
paid all my bills to have peace of mind and sleep like a baby :) next buy a house and then paid the bills of my mother, father,father in law, wife. those are the problems that won't let me sleep right now.
• Puerto Rico
6 Oct 10
Bills cost stress, divorces and blood pressure to rise. That for sure.
• United States
6 Oct 10
I feel you i think that bills is the cause of so much stress and with them out of the way you would be so much happier!! Thanks for commenting!!
@tash01 (2030)
• Jamaica
4 Oct 10
well if i get rich first thing i would do is fix my roof because my house need a lot of repair an the next thing i would do is to buy a house give my mom so that she can live more comfortable and the next thing i would help out a lot of poor people in my community . an help those in need. and build a library in my community then kid don't have to travel far to use the library this is what i would do if i became rich .
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• United States
4 Oct 10
You sound like a kind woman and i hope that you get the money that you need to do all the repair to you home tash01.Putting family first is always a plus you would be surprised to know how many ppl would be all about themselves these days.Having a library is always a plus as well because knowledge is power. Thanks for commenting!!
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• Philippines
5 Oct 10
If I get rich overnight first thing im going to do is to save enough money in bank, then I will think an investment venture where can i put my some money to earn more and not be poor again. Then I will start constructing my dream house and buy my dream car. And ofcourse I will share my blessing to my loveones and to less fortunate people.
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@kmaram (2533)
• Philippines
5 Oct 10
Wow, if i will be rich over night what would i do? Well maybe i will invest for a house. I don't have my own house so that's the first thing to do. Then i will save money for my daughter's future. I will travel the world if there thats my greatest dream. I will build a business, and ofcourse i will donate money in the news there are many problems related to hunger, i will donate in thats institution. Well i hope one day this all things will come true =)
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• United States
6 Oct 10
I feel you aint nothing like something that you can call your own.Making sure that you daughter is str8 for the rest of her life is a wonderful.Like you i would also love to travel because i love to drive and i love the unknown and you are right about the hunger issues and i would also do my part in stopping it. I hope that they come true as well. Thanks for commenting!!
• United States
5 Oct 10
If I was rich I'd buy some things I've wanted, but I'd save a lot of it, but I'd give some of it to charity.
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• United States
6 Oct 10
Sounds like a good plan to me,if god blessed you then its only right that you bless others. Thanks for commenting!!
@ria1215 (33)
• Australia
4 Oct 10
It depends on how rich I've become, but I would probably give 80% of my money to my parents and I will buy whatever I want with the rest. If it's possible, I would love to go travelling to Japan with my best friend and do some crazy shopping there! :D
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• United States
4 Oct 10
Thats also sounds like a plan there is nothing wrong with giving your parents a lumpsome becuase no matter how much we give them its never going to be enough money in the world to pay them back for all that they have done for us! Going on a trip just to do alot of random things also sounds like fun! Thanks for commenting!!
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@speakeasy (4171)
• United States
4 Oct 10
The first thing I would do is pay off all of my bills; then, I would sell lmy house and move some place where no one knew me. If no one there knows me, they would not know how much money I did or did not have. I would live comfortably; but not like I was super wealthy. I would then pursue my many varied interests and possibly work or volunteer my time.
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• United States
4 Oct 10
You sound like you have a plan.I would likely also move to some place that i wasnt known because like you said if they dont know you then they dont know what you have.Yea the bills would have to be payed so that after that i wouldnt have to worry about them no more after that point and that would be a blessing all its own! Thanks for commenting!!
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@ShepherdSpy (8544)
• Omagh, Northern Ireland
5 Oct 10
My family has looked out for Me,helping Me out financially...I'd like to get where I want to be on top of it and pay them back..I am getting there,but it's a slow process,and a lump sum would simplify things a whole lot faster!
• United States
6 Oct 10
I think thats a great thing for you to do and with gods help it will get done. Thanks for commenting!!
• Philippines
5 Oct 10
pay all the bills and do things i enjoy!!! I would give some share to the needy and i would enjoy my life as I can!! But of course i have to spend wisely so that the happiness would lasts!!
• United States
6 Oct 10
Sounds like a plan to me doing away with the bills is a must.Giving back to the ppl that are in need is a good way to go and spending it wise is the key to staying rich. Thanks for commenting!!
5 Oct 10
Well a few things would most certainly change starting with where I live, not that I would want to move to some luxurious mansion, just somewhere different to where I am now. But other than that I would continue doing what I do now because I basically enjoy it. What it would do is afford me the security of not having to worry about making sure I had enough money for bills. But having learned the value of money I wouldn't be tempted to waste it on frivulous things because trust me you don't know how long being rich will last.
• United States
6 Oct 10
There is nothing wrong with a change of location because if i got rich overnight i would do the same thing. Thanks for commenting!!
@anurag3786 (6267)
• India
5 Oct 10
If really this happen in my life then firstly I want to buying a home for my parents. Because it is my biggest dream of my life to make an own house for my parents. Because my parents are doing many things for me which any other person can never do. So I say honestly to buy a big house if really it will happen in my life.
• United States
6 Oct 10
With faith anything is possible so i hope that all your dreams come true. Thanks for commenting!!
@turist1 (175)
• Bulgaria
5 Oct 10
I also think I won't change. With the money I'll return my parents mortgage. And right after that I'll buy a car for my. I've manage to think it till here.
• United States
6 Oct 10
Thats good because the way i see it ppl make money not the other way around and making sure your parents dont have to worry about the mortgage is a wonderful thang to do. Thanks for commenting!!
@Keepee (67)
• United States
5 Oct 10
When you say "rich", I'm going to go with filthy stinking rich :). The first thing I would do would be to pay off every bit of debt I have. Then I'd do the same for my dad. My in-laws and my mom would get a large chunk (a one time lump sum) to do with what they wanted to. I'd then set up a comfy fund (let's say $50,000) for my brother and sister in law, that neither can touch until they are 30 :D. After that? I'd buy a *huge* hunk of land somewhere and build a comfy house, a nice barn, etc. Then I'd sit back and live off the interest of the rest of my ridiculous amount of money. I'd take trips and help out friends and such, but I wouldn't take everyone I've ever met to raise either. More than likely I'd take friends on the trips with me (sometimes), but I would worry that giving too much money just makes them want to glom on and stop being responsible with their money. I don't want to be used by anyone! OH something I'd love to do- go to my Alma Mater and walk around. I'd ask random students questions (Can you tell me how to get to the dining hall?) type things. If they are friendly and helpful, I whip out $1,000 bucks, hand it to them and walk away. If they are rude, just walk away :). On that same note, I'd love to be able to donate large sums to charity. I wouldn't name one after myself, after all there are plenty of established ones out there that do great work, I don't need my name up in lights because I have some money, ya know? Can you tell I think about this every now and again? LOL
• United States
6 Oct 10
LOL I can tell and there is nothing wrong with that because I do the same thing lmao hope that it works out for you and i hope you wish the same for me! Thanks for commenting!!
• Philippines
5 Oct 10
I would not change my entire lifestyle. I would still continue working as a teacher because I know the money that I got for that day will be used up one day. I'd probably buy a new house for our family. I would save maybe 40% of the money and then share the 50% part of the money to my parents, sisters, church and I'll do some charity work for orphans, elderlies and other less fortunates. The remaining 10% I'd use in business- putting up a school- a SPED school or special school. Those rich people who'll study there would pay of course their tuition fees but for those people who are poor or cannot afford to study there would be free of charge.
• United States
6 Oct 10
Thats good,knowledge is power so you saying that you would continue to teach is a wonderful thing to do.You sound like a giving person so good things are going to come of it. Thanks for commenring!!
@CJscott (4187)
• Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
5 Oct 10
I would, donate as much as I could, while still living comfortably, being a world traveler, after I took care of my parents and grandparents. That is what I could do, and I could donate to make different organizations related to child abuse, and making the world a better place to live and grow in. Sincerely and With Appreciation.
• United States
6 Oct 10
Sounds like a plan to me CJ and with good ppl comes good fortune is what i always say. Thanks for commenting!!
@strongsz (161)
• China
16 Oct 10
If I became very rich,I would invest with half of the money to make sure that I would always have money to spend.Then I would use the other half of money to travel everywhere.During the travel, I would help those who is really poor.
@llbo1981 (1237)
• China
6 Oct 10
Although it is impossible for me to become rich over night.I have the dream to become rich yet.If i become rich over night,i would buy a house to live,and then i will bring my family to travel around the world.
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
5 Oct 10
Well, first of all, I would invest it, so I would stay rich and make sure that it was not just a temporary thing. Then I would travel! To all the places I've wanted to see. After that, I don't know...
• United States
6 Oct 10
Having a plan sounds like the way to go because most ppl that get rich dont stay that way because they not smart about it.You got the game mapped out so you sound be good. Thanks for commenting!!
@onlywan (182)
• Philippines
5 Oct 10
If that would happen to me then I will immediately resign for work, enjoy life, invest the money, do business, and live how life should be. But I guess its just a dream until I do something to make it come true.
• United States
6 Oct 10
Dreams is what any millionaire has in the beginning so like them i think that we all can be rich one day. Thanks for commenting!!
@DertyJ (192)
• United States
11 Oct 10
Since I am only a teenager now I would invest it all in safe low return investments and use the money I made from those and put that into higher risk and higher return investments and hope to make even more money form that. Then probably I would liove off the gains from all of my investments and live a very happy life :)