If you won the lottery, what would you do for your family??

United States
October 25, 2008 12:47pm CST
First of all, I would take care of mine. I would love to be able to purchase a house for us. But I would do that only then after my husband I have moved to the area in which we would plan to live, and then began we began working. I would love to be able to buy a house for my parents, but they would want to live seperately. So, then I'd have to buy 2 houses?? And then there would be fees associated with being a homeowner. I'm not sure how that would be taken care of. And then my sister could be expecting the same thing. So I guess I'm not really sure what I'd do. This got me thinking because my husband told me last night that if I even won only 300,000 from somewhere, he would need 20,000 for his family. The house that I plan to buy sometime in the future whethere I win anything or not is 130,000-150,000. So I was like...hmmm. lol. I want to have money for other things such as to continue our educations, and the education of our daughter. But what would you do for your parents or siblings if you should win the lottery??
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26 responses
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
26 Oct 08
I would pay my mortgage first and other loans that I have. I would buy some furniture that I still need. And then I try to take care of my close relatives, my parents, my brothers and sisters and help them in their needs. I would also give money to charity. However I would allot some money for travelling. © ronaldinu 2008
@23uday (2997)
• India
26 Oct 08
HI EVRERY BODY If i won a lottery ,firstly i would thank god for making me win.Then i will offer some money to him.Then i will buy gifts for my family and then distribute sweets to every one.I will donate to an orphanage and i will keep some money for me and give the rest to my family.
@marty3888 (2355)
• Acme, Michigan
26 Oct 08
It would depend on how much I won. If it was ten million, I would give my famiuly 1 million. My family being my girlfriend, her mother, my sister and brother. Both of my patrents have passed away. If it was the 300,000 The only thing I could do is pay off the house. I would still split some of it with my girlfriend, although since we split the mortgage, just her not having to pay the mortgage every month is money in her pocket. And I am driving a 1993 Saturn. I would buy me either a Buick Lucerne or a Saturn Aura.
@gemini_rose (16264)
26 Oct 08
I would give my parents enough for my mum to retire (Dad don't work) and live a good life doing all the things that they want to do. I would make sure my Grandma never had to worry about money ever again, and that she never had to be frightened of putting the heating on because of the cost.
• United States
26 Oct 08
if I'm working within $130,000 - $150, 000... it would be a little hard, as i rent, and i would very much like to own my own home. but since we are discussing what we would do for our families - it is me (single with one teen at home), my grown son living with his dad because he can't afford to be on his own yet, my mom and my sister with her four young children. I could take the $150,000 and divide it equally - we would each have $16,666.00. this would actually be a great improvement for us all - I'd pay off a lot of bills - school loans and credit card to eliminate the payment and interest my son at home, I'd put it into savings so that he can afford to move out at 18 my older son could get his bills paid off, and get HIS own place my mom would be able to relax a little bit about the day-to-day issues and my sister would be able to have college funds for her kids Actually - I would cut my sisters a bit (by one share, I think) since she equals 5 times the rest of us - and give that share to my boyfriend so that he also could have much less stress - then we could both spend much more time together, instead of working so hard in our respective businesses hhhmmm - fun to think about - maybe I should start buying tickets - haha
@despompa (472)
• Philippines
26 Oct 08
if i am to win the lottery jackpot, then i'll purchase a house since we don't have a house yet. second, i'll open an account for my son's education and future, third will be used for investments, fourth will be for the foundation which i really dream of putting up, then lastly maybe we could pamper ourselves and go get some vacation and shopping.
@ellie26 (4139)
• Malaysia
26 Oct 08
I think if I have won a huge amount of lottery, I would firstly settle my own financial problems so that I will be debtless. Get myself a good house and a nice saving for the future. Then I will help my family by settling whatever their financial obligation they might have plus I will each give them some money for their needs.
@sanzi1201 (644)
• China
26 Oct 08
It is just a imagine,I think.Because I didn't win a prize in a lottery.But I know every one like to imagine it .I am one of the member of them.Hehe,I will buy what I have no the energy to buy before.And ,I will have a investment on sth and I will earn more money.It's a good idea I think.
• Philippines
26 Oct 08
i have a lot of plans. but first, how much would the prize be?=) because i think i could have a greater plan if i knew how much i am about to expect. but back to my plans, i would definitely build a big house which could accommodate everyone in my family with all the facilities that would be available at all times. That's the most important thing i could provide for my family. Next thing, i would make sure that the transportation means would not be a problem. Money may not be everything but it is definitely what makes the world go round.
@nilugo (348)
• Singapore
26 Oct 08
I would buy a house first of all. I would buy my parents whatever they want. Then I will book a tour for my husband and me to go around the world - well at least, 10countries atleast..
@rbhuiyan (66)
• Bangladesh
26 Oct 08
if i won a lottery i will prepare my mind what i will do for my family. after getting the lottry i will try to start a business. when i will become an establish person i will try my best to help my family.I will buy a house for our shelter.then i will try to fullfil everybodies dimand.I will donate some money to poor people for releave their suffering.
• India
26 Oct 08
if i ever win a lottery i first thing, i would love to take my family for a world tour.. this is my long cherished dream and i hope it comes true one day.. other things include lots of shopping eating at all expensive and nice hotels and buying a ferrari...
• Philippines
26 Oct 08
If I am lucky and won in a lottery, i would pay off all my debts, buy a house, invest in a business. And if there's an excess, i would buy a house for my parents and for my brother. Invest money for them.
• United States
26 Oct 08
Get a brand new car for my brother and my parents, the dream car that i want to gift them because they gift me BMW on my 18th b'day and that was a surprise b'day too. Start making my dream house. Make a family tour to europe and probably get a cruise trip to some countries. Invest some in stock market. Save about 25 percent for the future.
@Ithink (9980)
• United States
26 Oct 08
I love these kinds of questions! It would really depend on the amount that I won. First I would pay off all our bills and our families so they could start fresh. I would finish doing this place and buy houses for our families or at least put the down deposit on it if I didnt have enough. See that would be about 12 houses .. LOL! If I won big money I would plan out education savings for my kids and grandbabies. Retirement so that we could travel later would be awesome! Yep I can dream!
@kerriannc (4279)
• Jamaica
26 Oct 08
The lottery in my country as today was $45 Million JA. I brought a ticket and if I win I will buy myself a house and a car. That would be like $10 MIL. Give my father and sisters $1M each. The rest I will build a home for children who are HIV positive and employed teachers to come and teach them. Invest some so that I can maintain myself. I will also take a vacation to tour some of the countries I am longing to see eg India, Canada etc. I am not a big fan of America but I will visit because I have alot of relatives there. This would how I spent my money if I win.
@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
26 Oct 08
i would buy my parents a new house in bf resort village, buy a smart car for my siblings, new appliances and kitchen showcase for mom, college plan for my sister and run a family business.. i would also help my mom's side of the family and some close neighbors in our community.. i also like to donate to church and charity..
• Australia
25 Oct 08
I would definetly pay off the house, Give a bit to family and donate to the poor and RSPCA.
• Philippines
26 Oct 08
hi. First of all I don't do lottery or any kind of gambling for that matter. I will be able to have a considerable amount of money, I will give my tithes and offerings to the Church, then the rest I will buy a car or any vehicle for my father. It is really difficult and costly to bring him to the hospital for his therapy because the fare and oil in the Philippines always go up, expensive. Then I will invest the rest for a business so that the money will not be depleted but to keep it rolling. Godspeed.
• Malaysia
26 Oct 08
if i won the lottery and i wanted to use the money to helping my family to clear all the house loan and car loan until now and if till got left i wanted to clear my thing and also my own financial thing and i hope i can won lottery one day