Powerball Jackpot..Dream vs Reality...?

Reply #17

markaz — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:37:57 GMT

Option C.

I wouldn't even tell my wife (she would tell her father then the entire state of Arizona would know within 24 hrs) until the plan was in place so that when the day come to pick it up it's off limits to only those who I dictate. No family members. Read the stories....family members feel like it's a genetic right that they get theirs.

Reply #16

rdgrnr — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 02:40:04 GMT

The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers!

(I didn't write that, Shakespeare did, in Henry VI).

I kinda like the idea though.

Reply #15

ttech10 — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:33:08 GMT

I'd be collecting via a trust so no real reason to go into hiding and a financial advisor would be apart of the team I have when I create my trust. I would be moving after I won, though, but I wouldn't ignore people calling/texting me since that would add suspicion (since I collected via a trust they wouldn't easily know I'm the winner, just assume... if even that). Most people don't know I play the lottery, as it never comes up in conversations with them and most think it's a waste of time/mone... [ More ]

Reply #14

sully16 — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:48:13 GMT

I plan on having a housekeeper, so under the mattress is out of the question, I'd have a fire proof panic room.

Reply #13

rukiafae — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:54:47 GMT

we know exactly what we would do with it.

A B

does that anwer your question

Reply #12

jrosina — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:35:06 GMT

dr, I am torn between A. and C.

Ok, I'll go with C, but I will listen to their Advice and get some more advice Multiple advice at this point cant hurt!

then go with the ones that that have their basis in hard Facts!

and then Happy Joy Dance my way to collect that mulla

Reply #11

marcie — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 06:38:32 GMT

Dream verses reality. Well dr65, I feel as though I will hit the Big one one of these days with my dreams, I am working on it. What I would do if I won the Jack Pot, I would invest it, and then Share with my Family. Open a Bussieness. Hire a Finiacal Adviser Help a lot of People that is in need. Give to Charity. Travel all over the World.

Reply #10

wish626 — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:38:33 GMT

A. All my dreams will come true, not a problem at all winning $155 Million....show me the money!

I just want to not have to be tied down working until when? used to be late 50's, then they want 62, they are already talking bout 65 or 67. I just want more control of my time and be able to do a few more things that are pleasant rather than the monotony that exists. And I don't need anywhere near 155 mill, just 1 mill could very well allow me to take back control and gain freedom. If I get the u... [ More ]

Reply #9

AuntiePat — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:46:57 GMT

GREAT idea

But noone looks at the toxic effect on friends/ family that have been excluded from realizing any money--just watched a show on HBO last weekend-- Lucky dealing with so many people's reactions to the Lottery--winners and hopefuls--unfortunately was too ill to concentrate on it, but remember one of the Powerball winners saying Being a lottery winner [of a jackpot] makes you a species unto yourselves. Then it cut to their friends' home where the producers were interviewing the w... [ More ]

Reply #8

Old Eagle — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:23:44 GMT

C. would be my preferred action, except I am my own advisor. Having managed (for major corporation, not my own) more than 100 times the cash amount that will be received, I feel that I can make informed decisions on what to to with the $$$$$. Charities, family, travel around the world (again), and a new boat.

Having already gone through 3 planes, and having given up flying at my age, a nice 55' Fleming would fill the void.

I have it all laid out on a spreadsheet, ready for the win.

Reply #7

joshuacloak — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:10:29 GMT

Who has a dream list of what they'll do first?

I do lol, first i got to my bookmark folder where i saved very needed web sites,

first thing is to open my trust lawyers in a major law frim Site, that's near me i tracked down with a good rep form reviews,i use them

and the party really starts, going out thro out the city all nite and all day for weeks, living the good life.

, and god only knows i be on my labtop looking at ever divindend stock their is, even over seas ones

, their s... [ More ]

Reply #6

Coin Toss — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:18:56 GMT

A little beyond B or C, lay low and go to the mattresses .

Reply #5

BaristaExpress — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:05:59 GMT

First of all option A isn't an option I don't do annuities! And neither should anyone else.

Option B is more likely the option to do....lol

Reply #4

sully16 — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:17:06 GMT

A. Show me the money, Have alot of close family members out of work, all the kids will go to college and I'll go buy my island and chill.

Reply #3

hearsetrax — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:57:39 GMT

option B and if it don't fit in smallish stepvan I don't need to lug it around with me

Reply #2

dallascowboyfan — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:10:41 GMT

Well I would choose option B....... but DH would be option A....LOL

Reply #1

savagegoose — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:56:28 GMT

1st id have to book a flight to usa to collect, umm and work out how i can get past the airport officials as idont have enough cash to enter the country.

then get my ticket off who ever bought it for me. then claim my prize.,

then ill wonder about spending it, hehe seems a lot can go wrong even before i get my cash,

Powerball Jackpot..Dream vs Reality...?

dr65 — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:55:18 GMT

$155 Million.

Even with what you'll get to call your own, it's a lot of money.

Who has a dream list of what they'll do first?

Who is waiting to hit it to figure that one out?

You know what the chances are but, have you really considered just how much money that is and what it will mean if you win it?

The dream is to win it and spend it.

The reality is much more complicated.

I guess I should have made a poll type thread but which best fits you when you win?

A. Al... [ More ]