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what is the very first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?

new house/pay off current house

[ 32 ]

[ 49.2% ]

new car

[ 4 ]

[ 6.2% ]

luxury vacation

[ 4 ]

[ 6.2% ]

cool stuff (bling, threads, tech, etc.)

[ 3 ]

[ 4.6% ]

boat

[ 0 ]

[ 0.0% ]

jet

[ 0 ]

[ 0.0% ]

other

[ 22 ]

[ 33.8% ]

Total valid votes

[ 65 ]

Discarded votes

[ 5 ]

Brock Lee

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Jan 19, 2024, 1:31 pm

the only wrong answer is "charity."
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Jan 19, 2024, 1:34 pm

i always wanted a fancy automatic watch.
Todd

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Jan 19, 2024, 1:42 pm

I said "vacation", because in our video about the steps you should take after winning the lottery, our recommendation right after claiming the prize is to take a vacation. Why, you ask? Watch the video for that answer, as well as all our other recommendations. (Be sure to like the video and subscribe if you found it to be helpful!)

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PrisonerSix

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Jan 19, 2024, 1:47 pm

I would pay off debts first, which includes mortgage.

The vacation idea is nice too. My wife wamts to go to Europe again. I've never been so it might be fun.

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Jan 19, 2024, 2:19 pm

I voted real estate because I been researching for a while and already know what I want.
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Jan 19, 2024, 5:42 pm

"other" because I would keep my house but always wanted to have a little hiding place (with around 20-30 acres) somewhere in the Hill Country in Texas.

BTW, I wouldn't pay off my mortgage, I would set up an account at the bank to take the monthly payment from. Why? To claim the interest on my tax return.

Years ago I wanted to have a private island in the Bahamas, but now I would rather stay within driving distance of the kids and grandkids.

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Jan 20, 2024, 12:07 am

I wouldn't do anything that would give a hint that I won the lottery.

I would definitely go on vacation, but am not sure it's the first thing that I would do.

I would definitely not buy a house, I want to be very mobile, I would want to be able to move from one state or location to another at a moments notice.

After some months I would probably get a Toyota Sienna - it's a great car for Walmart Spark deliveries 🤣🤣

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Rexer90

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Jan 20, 2024, 12:11 am

I'm in California, so I'd buy just enough gas to get to the State line & that would be the last $$$ I ever spent in Ca.
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Jan 20, 2024, 1:27 am

I checked "new car" because I am currently without one. THEN - vacation - because if it's a huge jackpot, I want time to reflect and plan, along with trusted family members (who will receive shares). I've given this a lot of thought so definitely, a getaway.

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Jan 20, 2024, 1:44 am

I checked "buy a new house"...not for myself, but for others.

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Jan 20, 2024, 2:56 am

I would buy a modest house.

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Jan 20, 2024, 9:57 am

I have not gone on a holiday in well over 7 year's. And really need a change of scenery. So that is one of the thing's that I would do!
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Jan 20, 2024, 10:01 am

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on Jan 19, 2024
I said "vacation", because in our video about the steps you should take after winning the lottery, our recommendation right after claiming the prize is to take a vacation. Why, you ask? Watch the video for that answer, as well as all our other recommendations. (Be sure to like the video and subscribe if you found it to be helpful!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GqStjz2PDw

Yes , vacation is my answer, anywhere the temp is above 70 degrees.
Raven62

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Jan 20, 2024, 11:24 am

Why make plans to do something that depend on something good happening before you know that it has actually happened?

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Jan 20, 2024, 12:40 pm

I voted cool stuff because I couldn't resist the temptation to first treat myself to some kind of expensive toy that I've always wanted but didn't feel comfortable buying.