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If you won powerball or megamillion
Would you share your money with others or be stingy
mn United States Member #59524 March 4, 2008 236 Posts Offline |
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There are certain people in my life who have stuck beside me, and helped me through alot of difficult times, asking nothing in return.
so, you can believe when I win, expecially if its for a large amount, I'm going to take care of the people who are nearest and dearest to me.
So, yes...I will share...:) Same here to a degree, but i really dont want to be around my family, now imagine that mentality but you won 15+ million dollars, you're not really inclined to immediately start sharing.
Anyways i go by the philosophy, "ask, and you will receive."
Im not offering anything, i dont do charity, i do "equal opportunity guidance."
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Gurnee, Illinois United States Member #50189 February 12, 2007 234 Posts Offline |
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So far I am the only one to say I would give any to church on the poll...I do believe in sharing, but not in the way many people would. Openly sharing any jackpot win would likely lead to problems. Plus, from what I know about government expeditures, no amount of millions can solve any of the worlds problems (i.e. you'll go broke trying). So I would first give 10 percent to God (even though most church pastors don't advocate playing the lottery...that is their problem...I don't want any problems with the man upstairs so I'll do right by him despite the opinion of those who speak about him). Then I will selectively give to certain charities and organizations...not to get my name on anything...just to throw some support to my college and the like. Otherwise I will just enjoy the millions and grow it into billions. As for my family, No I would not tell a soul except for my 1 brother. We already have business plans in motion, so I wouldn't be seeking to do something just because I now have money to do it...that is another reason jackpot lottery winners go broke (HELLO! Who was that guy in the UK who is now broke?). Most people couldn't mask a big win like that because most people who play the lottery work either for salaries or hourly wages...a big spike in spending would raise suspicions. But when you are self employed or a business owner in a field that handles jackpot winner's proceeds as well as others investments, your income is unlimited. So the only way I would really seek to help others is to offer them the same opportunity that I have going for me...handouts don't really help people...it just makes the giver feel good. Forget the formulas...you only win when you're lucky!
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New Member St-Jean Sur Richelieu , Quebec Canada Member #59987 March 17, 2008 5 Posts Offline |
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| I saw 2 weeks ago ,on 60 Minutes , A Gentlemen in his Mid -Seventies , Who Runs Remote Area Medical, at first he was giving Health care Caravan to south Americans, Now Devotes his crusade in Small town America, provided Medical Exams, MRI's , Dental, Eye Glass exams, He Deserves to get a share , when I win, I heard he lives in Abandoned Schools and sets-off with a crew of Doctors and specialists in different part of the country. God Bless HIM, (at 75 Years of Age ) oh, I remember he us to be on Mutual of Omaha's shows , with Mr. Perkins. Sorrry Forget his Name, But he's of British Decent. |
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Indiana United States Member #49185 January 7, 2007 887 Posts Offline |
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I would only share with family and close friends. However, it wouldn't all be in the form of outright handouts. If I won the lottery, I'd want to start my own business. I have a close friend who was also my IT instructor at a vocational school I went too. I will share with him in the form of appointing him as President of my company. Gonna win. 
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United States Member #5437 June 30, 2004 20628 Posts Offline |
| Posted: March 23, 2008, 9:41 am - IP Logged |
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There are certain people in my life who have stuck beside me, and helped me through alot of difficult times, asking nothing in return.
so, you can believe when I win, expecially if its for a large amount, I'm going to take care of the people who are nearest and dearest to me.
So, yes...I will share...:)  Right on!
 Check out the Dash For Cash on the Discussion forum.
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Norway Member #9692 December 10, 2004 633 Posts Online |
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Some to charity, some to family and friends. Theoretically speaking if I won the lottery in my country.
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mid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 8507 Posts Offline |
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"Would you share your money with others or be stingy"
This question sounds like something someone who has nothing and no plans to ever accumulate anything would ask. Not giving your money to others doesn't make you stingy. What happens most is most likely to happen again
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Pittsburgh, PA United States Member #59080 February 21, 2008 32 Posts Offline |
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Stop rolling your eyes. Not everyone is as fortunate as you. Now im sure youre going to reply waaaah "Ive never had anything handed to me." Yeah, spin it however makes you feel better.
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United States Member #52818 May 21, 2007 158 Posts Offline |
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in ernest ... I'd help the few of my extended cyber family (no one here nothing personal) but as to my real life family ....   I have all the web addresses needed for the perfect new life ..... all I need is the winning ticket to go with them
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United States Member #5437 June 30, 2004 20628 Posts Offline |
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