I just finished reading this article about people that have won the lottery,but found it to be more of a burden than a blessing.

http://www2.tbo.com/conte...reams-suc/

Do you think that if you were to suddenly come into millions you would be able to handle it?

Oh yes. Yes, I would be able to handle it. Oh believe me , yes.

Yah of course. Invest it and spend it wisely.
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yes, without question.

As someone who is not wealthy, I'm a very level headed person. I think I would remain the same if I ran into a lot of money. Whether I win the lottery or not, my life is still fulfilling. And the areas that I'm lacking, well, money isn't going to change it and I know it.

I hear the stories about people that win millions and piss it all away on drugs or squander it all away on useless junk and have nothing to show for it but I can't help but wonder what their life was like in the first place. At the end of the day, an addict is still an addict. The party just lasts a little longer for them with their money.

i would be able to handle it fine, but would the outside world leave me alone? that's the question? or would i have people coming up with reasons to sue me, or kidnap my kid for ransom? i saw a show on E! true hollywood story about people that won the lottery, they all had nightmare experiences! if i knew i could be safe without being bothered by the freaks of the world, then no it wouldn't ruin my life!

I take my check.
I buy an island.
I don't give anybody a boat.

I would be more than happy to let the lottery try to ruin my life. Poverty has been having a great time and it's lonely.

I yearn to be Philanthropic (Imago, this has NOTHING to do with Phil!!)...

I would take care of myself and my family, a few friends, invest carefully and then become some kind of cosmic-spaced-out-sailing-hippie-generous-dude...

RenHoek said:

i'll buy a house and save the rest.

Imago said:

Big, big co-sign to this!

I would like to give it the chance to try.

nope, it might clear some debts and let us work part time which would probably ruin our marriage to see each other so often

I'd be able to handle it. I've never been one to be too concerned with material possessions as it is so I can't see that changing if I somehow came into a huge amount of money. Sure, there are things I'd shell out money for. A house of my own, paid in full, so I never have to deal with bullshit landlords ever again. A new car each for my mom and sister. But most of my money would be split between investments, savings, and donations charity and political groups I support.

Nope, but it may ruin the lives of the slaves that I buy with the winnings.

I have always said that if I was to win big in the lottery,that I would sit down,and plan out exactly what I was going to do with my winnings. I would not do anything stupid with it,cause if it only happens once,I want to make the most of it.
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i aint gonna lie i wouldnt mind to win and then see how i can invest and how i can keep it save, id be sure to have all the people i love close to me. and id donate to charity as much as possible too.

Would being able to fund my retirement and maybe quit my job in one fell swoop ruin my life?

Fuck no!

Genesia said:

ezactly!

It wouldn't ruin my life, but I would have to guard my children. I wouldn't want them to become frivolous spending rich brats, so they would have no access to their trust funds until they graduated from post graduate college with Masters degrees at least. I would also keep my winnings secret from my greedy father and aunts and cousins. They would try to ruin my life, but having extra 100 million to spend wouldn't hurt me one bit.

I'd adopt an (upper) middle class life style. I'd live my life quietly and in a non-flashy fashion, so that people won't bug me because my name is not MC. Hammer.

I would be fine. My husband would be the problem. Very extravagant boy. I would probably run out of money giving it to people that really need it. Pay off my house and just enjoy life but not go crazy.

The average person has no idea about how 2 handle real money.
Changes will occur on just about every level of your life. Starting with security, safety, financial protection, family issues related 2 relatives, tax issues, living environment, awareness, and a host of other issues that will become heighten because of the money.

It's not as simple as it seems.

Graycap23 said:

Exactly. You and kimrachell have thought it through. Paying the bills and buying stuff is the easy part.....

One thing that would bother me (slightly ) is almost every possession I have would become devalued. I like my stuff, worked hard to get it, and it would become obsolete as I inevitably upgrade.

Still, I won't say no!

evertbody feel sorry for me, i just won millions of dollars

It's a risk I'd be willing to take!

I would love to be able to be a professional philanthropist.

Graycap23 said:

You sound as though you speak from experience.

My Uncle won the lottery about 20 years ago. It wasn't millions, but about $400,000. He was already very comfortable, had worked hard his whole life. After he died, his wife became a spendaholic, and one of their sons got into some serious gambling debt to the point where they had to sell their house and they are now renting.

I think sometimes you have to work for something to realise it's value. If it comes to you too easy, it can leave you just as easy as well. I don't think winning the lottery would ruin my life but I do remember having the realisation it wouldn't solve all my problems either.

paintedlady said:

But what if your kids decided to go to trade school? Or start their own business?

meow85 said:

My answer is closest to this one.

Although somehow I imagine I would continue buying records at an alarming rate.
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Graycap23 said:

This is also true. Just because you buy a big house doesn't mean people aren't going to fuck with you, or your property taxes aren't going to give you a headache.

The women that ignored you prior to your winnings are talking to you now and you just don't trust their motives, etc. Certain things (self-esteem) do not change overnight.