Would you be stingy?
By tecklebuggg
@tecklebuggg (209)
United States
February 26, 2007 2:17pm CST
If you won the lottery would you hoard the money? I would look up all the people from my past that made a differnce in mine and my childrens lives and bestow some cold cash on them! There were so many times as a single parent with no child support outsiders helped me. Sometimes it was little things, but sometimes it was huge things. Would'nt you want to try to repay them?
2 responses
@ZenDove (698)
• United States
26 Feb 07
Tut,tut! Be careful. Most winners of lottery jackpots end up broke within 3-5 years - even some of the largest pots. Yes, of course, you want to help others and of course you should but be smart about it. Consider starting a foundation, regardless of the size of your winnings. Tax considerations tend to be the biggest pitfall so check with an accoutant and a tax attorney before you even claim your prize. If you are ever blessed with such a windfall, and I hope that you are, I would encourage you to build a legacy for your children and their children. Remember, it is much easier to save a drowning man when you are standing on solid ground.
@Blazing15 (333)
• United States
26 Feb 07
I would help out everyone in my family and my closest friends and anyone that has helped me out in the past. I couldn't be stingy to those that helped me. That would be wrong. But I would also look out for all the people that are just starting to come around because you have the money just so that they can get some.
