Would I Ever Tell?
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (109244)
United States
September 5, 2024 10:03am CST
If I ever were lucky enough to be the big winner in one of those big lotteries, you know, like the MegaMillions or Powerball, would I ever tell?
Probably not.
Would I ever tell anyone? Again, maybe. Maybe not. Or probably not. But of course, the people around me would probably get a hint or two if suddenly we buy some new cars and a couple of condos in warmer climates.
But to outright share it or admit it? Nah. I think part of the fun is to keep them all guessing. Besides, most people already know I am big in the stock market, I could just tell them I had a major windfall on an investment or something.
Who would you tell if you won it big?
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14 responses
@2ndchances24 (11054)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
5 Sep 24
H3LL NO ! ! ! cause the thing about telling something like that
is you have more "FRIENDS & FAMILY you didn't know you had.
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@pitsipeahie (5429)
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5 Sep 24
If I hit the jackpot, I’d definitely keep things on the down-low too! Though I’m sure there’d be some subtle signs giving it away! 
But honestly, I'd only share the news with my closest family.
But honestly, I'd only share the news with my closest family.2 people like this
@lealuvy2j (1986)
• Philippines
15 Sep 24
I wouldn't tell as well. I think though that it is a privilege to do so if it is not that obvious that you have won. I actually prefer if the lottery would do staggard payout so that the spending could be controlled.
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@pitsipeahie (5429)
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6 Sep 24
@porwest Haha, yeah, might need to start a rumor about a distant, very generous "long-lost uncle/aunt" to keep things low-key! 
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@marguicha (228803)
• Chile
5 Sep 24
I think that I surely would tell my best friends and adopted family, Dixie and Humberto. As for the rest, including my children and their families, I might give them a big gift with no explanation where the money came from.
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@marguicha (228803)
• Chile
8 Sep
@porwest That´s true. 
But at this time of my life I would not buy a million dollar house nor a yatch. I´d probably get me a nice maid and companion who can sleep in my house. And that would be about all.
But at this time of my life I would not buy a million dollar house nor a yatch. I´d probably get me a nice maid and companion who can sleep in my house. And that would be about all.1 person likes this
@porwest (109244)
• United States
8 Sep
@marguicha I get it. In your 80s it does sort of change what you want, a bit. Even at a young 52, my wants have changed quite a lot.
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@porwest (109244)
• United States
6 Sep
I have to admit, even though I'd be mostly quiet, depending on the prize amount, certainly it would be hard to hide it. When you have that new multi-million dollar house and a yacht sitting at a pier somewhere, someone's going to suspect something. lol
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@LindaOHio (203277)
• United States
6 Sep 24
I might tell you. lol But the rest of them would be in the dark. Have a good weekend.
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@LindaOHio (203277)
• United States
8 Sep 24
@porwest Absolutely for a small fee --$1,000,000.00. Just kidding.
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@pumpkinjam (8861)
• United Kingdom
5 Sep 24
I'd probably tell my husband and my two sons. I'm not sure I would tell anyone else. I'd be helping out our daughters and other family but I'm quite generous anyway. People might wonder, though, how I could afford a month long cruise and a country house and smallholding
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@1creekgirl (44136)
• United States
8 Sep 24
Nope, I'd never tell. Well, I guess I would tell our kids. But I think it's foolish to announce it to the public.
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@everwonderwhy (7372)
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6 Sep 24
Tax sharks would be the first to know! I'd just give to charity. Pay off our and our childen's mortgages and be debt free. And go on holidays with my Hubby. :-D
So, I won't tell anyone.
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@everwonderwhy (7372)
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7 Sep 24
@porwest Is that so? Grrrr!
At least, I'd still have the impossible dream megamillions. 
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@porwest (109244)
• United States
7 Sep 24
@everwonderwhy Yeah. The published prize amount is based on the value of the annuity over 30 years if people took the annuity. The cash prize is what's in the actual cash pool.
@porwest (109244)
• United States
6 Sep 24
Well, of course. That's why the $740 million only becomes $222 million. Well, besides the fact that the cash option is only worth roughly half of the total published prize. But of what you get of the half, the government will take half of that too. lol
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@porwest (109244)
• United States
5 Sep 24
This is a good point. I still think I'd prefer to just keep my mouth shut about it. Just in case. Money changes people, and suddenly those you trust, where there is money concerned, might easily be persuaded to become less than trustworthy.
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@RevivedWarrior (3679)
• India
6 Sep 24
No, it is always better to be private about your finances. You need to only disclose what needs to be disclosed . By stating you won the big prize, you invite more trouble. Your near and dear ones approach you for money , either for free or borrowing . There would be "new friends" who is looking for investors or business partners. It is always better to invest in things you have financial knowledge and most importantly clear your existing debts and look for a good shelther and have a recurring income. If you still have a surplus , invest in stocks and similar ones. Even if people guess about things, it is fine!
