When I win the megamillions tonight I'm going to...

[Anonymous]

I understand the family posts, as we help our families. But it is much better than being up their a$$es for money, that is for sure!

[Anonymous]

I'd also accept the money through a blind trust.

Buy a house.

Pay off houses for all parental and in-law units.

Set aside enough for retirement and college savings.

And then put a personal trainer on retainer, buy a Birkin, and take off on vacation.

[Anonymous]

Give it away.

Philosophically, I wonder what it would be like to walk away from all that?

[Anonymous]

I think the winner will come on Saturday. Can't imagine the jackpot going higher than $500M.

I don't even want to fantasize about what I'd do. I get WAY too worked up when I play the lottery. It really gets quite insane...I'm convinced I will win.

[Anonymous]

If possible, I wouldn't tell anyone.

Here's what I would spend the money on:

A house on the beach.

Travel.

Send random $ to people who have helped me throughout my life (thanks to original poster for this great idea).

Give money to charity. Specifically, set up a fund so no woman in the United States ever has to spend a dime for an abortion.

[Anonymous]

The odds are only 1 in 175 million, so I'm currently buying 175 million tickets so I'll be sure to win.


Anyone have $175 million I can borrow?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd buy a small island in French Polynesia and name myself Empress.

I don't think this would go over too well with the natives. Especially if you're white.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: Foot
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Husband
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Curb

You might have to share it with him as it is income during the marriage. Kick him to the curb now before you win!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Foot
+
Husband
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Curb

You might have to share it with him as it is income during the marriage. Kick him to the curb now before you win!

It's enough money to share.

[Anonymous]

Is it more than 100 million? If so, I would keep that and donate the rest to Planned Parenthood. If it is less I would like to keep 50m and donate the rest. If it is less than 50m I would keep it all, set a trust fund to pay for college for my children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, plus a house for each. Then I would travel around the word and enjoy life - and would leave all that is left to planned parenthood after I die.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it more than 100 million? If so, I would keep that and donate the rest to Planned Parenthood. If it is less I would like to keep 50m and donate the rest. If it is less than 50m I would keep it all, set a trust fund to pay for college for my children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, plus a house for each. Then I would travel around the word and enjoy life - and would leave all that is left to planned parenthood after I die.

...it's 500 million. How's that rock you live under?

[Anonymous]

For those wondering about annuity vs lump sum, taxes nd what you'd take home at the end of the day, here is a great site with a breakdown:

http://www.usamega.com/mega-millions-jackpot.asp

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those wondering about annuity vs lump sum, taxes nd what you'd take home at the end of the day, here is a great site with a breakdown:

http://www.usamega.com/mega-millions-jackpot.asp

What is the future value of the lump sum payout after 26 years? Siigh never paid attention in finance class...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The odds are only 1 in 175 million, so I'm currently buying 175 million tickets so I'll be sure to win.


Anyone have $175 million I can borrow?

If you had to split the jackpot with another winner, even only one, you'd be eating quite a loss.

[Anonymous]

ThatSmileyFaceGuy wrote:There is a certain little island off the coast of Maine that I'm interested in

Yup.