I would never tell anyone except DH. I would accept the money through a blind trust, and immediately put almost all of it into a charitable foundation that I run. That much money would destroy our lives. We do need a larger house, a nicer car, and it would be nice to afford private schools for the kids, but I don't want my life to be all about spending money, managing money, fending off people who want to take money from me. I want to give almost all of it away. I'd keep some for the kids' college, and some trust funds they can collect when they are 35, and for retirement, but the rest will go to far more deserving souls than me. I would give absolutely zero to my family. They are the most money-grubbing cheapskates you'll ever find, and they don't deserve a penny.

Call up each so called friend and tell them how I really feel

Never do a single thing i don't want to do ever again

Make sure my husband kisses my butt daily

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Anonymous wrote:Husband's family is not my family.

My money will go to my favorite charities.

In a thread full of fun things, that's the saddest thing so far.

The charities will love it though

Those who know to shut their mouths and not tell anyone (including your kids, though they may suspect) - are the smartest and most deserving. Your kids will forgive you for not telling them when they get their cut, I promise.

As for friends, if they treat you differently or expect some sort of payout, its their own loss. Anyone who expects anything gets and deserves absolutely NOTHING.

I would help those who have helped us through the years. Those who have been there the very few times we have needed anything. Period. I like the anonymous idea.

I would become a lady of leisure. Serve on some non-profit boards. Throw fabulous fundraising parties for said non-profits and political candidates at my new beautiful home on the Potomac.

Anonymous wrote:Husband's family is not my family.

My money will go to my favorite charities.

In a thread full of fun things, that's the saddest thing so far.

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

The jackpot is apparently now up to $500 million!

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

Husband's family is not my family.

My money will go to my favorite charities.

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Anonymous wrote:Take amazing trips. Hire a house manager. Maybe buy a boat. Give lots to charity. Stash some to take care of parents and in-laws when they need it.

I'm amazed at how many people would give money to family. I wouldn't. Only to charity.

480 million and you wouldn't give any to family?!?

I thought PP was being cheap with the 100k to her Dad.

I wouldn't just hand out the dough willy-nilly, but I would pay off my immediate family's house notes and ensure that all of my neices and nephews had their college tuition paid.

480 million and I wouldn't give any to family. Mother is deceased, brother is a total nutcase and Dad is married to a witch. Any more questions?

What about your husband's family?

If no, can you toss a couple of bucks my way?

Anonymous wrote:Go into hiding

THIS! I would not tell anyone other than immediate family. You come out publicly like this and now you have a target on your back for god knows what! I know it sounds insane but its true!

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Anonymous wrote:Take amazing trips. Hire a house manager. Maybe buy a boat. Give lots to charity. Stash some to take care of parents and in-laws when they need it.

I'm amazed at how many people would give money to family. I wouldn't. Only to charity.

480 million and you wouldn't give any to family?!?

I thought PP was being cheap with the 100k to her Dad.

I wouldn't just hand out the dough willy-nilly, but I would pay off my immediate family's house notes and ensure that all of my neices and nephews had their college tuition paid.

480 million and I wouldn't give any to family. Mother is deceased, brother is a total nutcase and Dad is married to a witch. Any more questions?

buy the 4 million dollar house on bradley blvd that i covet
pay off my brother's college (he's a junior)
charity - here and abroad - a big donation to children's national, for sure. Maybe in the 5 million range, but probably anonymous.
Unicef
MercyCorps
Doctors without Borders
buy my husband a car
get the dents and bumper fixed in mine.

put 1 mil away in 2 separate bank accounts for each kids education expenses.

i've just spent the past hour on franklymls picking out my house. i will also pick MIL a house of her own choosing -- but in the country of my choosing. haha -- i like that!