Who would you help when you got rich?

[Anonymous]

[Leapfrog00]

If I ever publish any of the books I've written, especially my book series, I am planning on donating some of the money to help the homeless, those in need, and those with horrible illnesses even. I did some marketing research and I found there is a lot of money in writing books. Like thousands of dollars. I did NOT know that. I just found out the other day.

I wouldn't feel right making a fortune in writing, and not helping people. Writers don't really write for the money. We do it because we love writing! So, if I can help people.

If I make money from my books, I will try to feed as many homeless people as possible, and help families in poverty, but not families that know how to con the system or social security, but people that need it. I would help people that really need help, that can't get help. Food stamps barely buy any food, so I would definitely try to feed as many people as possible.

I've written 3 books in my book series and I'm almost done with book 4, and I am considering publishing book 1, and then publishing another book every 2 to 3 months, and I'm going to try to help as many people as possible. It's not about making myself feel good either. I love to write and people need help, so why not do something good from it.

Now all I have to do is get the courage to publish! I'm getting close! My courage is getting stonger!

[lightbulb27]

I'm not rich, not sure what that is anymore and frankly, the more rich you are, probably the harder it is to spend the $. So learn to give where you are at now. I help the following:

Family members, but rarely do they really need help... most everyone in the family is doing well. Hint... make good decisions in life it pays good dividends.

Church

People that work hard and aren't being paid enough. That means the people whom do the work, wait staff, the people that clean the carpets, etc.. tips.

The unfortunate whom fell all the way down, especially children whom don't have good parents and those whom made bad decisions.

[nastyb]

people who dont make enough money are broke for a reason : they did not invest in themselves. Making decent money comes with years of hard work.

[lightbulb27]

@nastyb agree mostly, bad decisions or bad luck. a medical issue for one can wipe people out.

[nastyb]

@lightbulb27

bad luck or medical issues usually aren't the reason why someone is poor. In fact, people under poverty get better free healthcare services than people in the middle or upper classes nowadays. People in the middle and upper classes usually have to pay for doctor visits and meds. Their insurance usually only pays partial.

[lightbulb27]

@nastyb what is the reason? Trauma. drugs?
I've seen people wiped out. But yes, the govt gives out free if you are poor enough.

[nastyb]

its bad decisions that makes you poor. things such as not doing well in school. Deciding to not attend college or go for training or certifications. There are plenty of people who work jobs while attending school for years and its very hard work. Nothing in life comes for free. You have to earn it. I grew up under poverty. I"m now currently in the upper middle class. It took a life time of hard work to get to where I am right now.

[lightbulb27]

@nastyb true, agree mostly, and a positive way to take responsibility. Congratulations for succeeding in spite of the challenges. Yes, at least in USA, you do the work, you can make it.

Not everyone has good guidance or skills or luck. Parents alone, are a big factor in success. I suspect many whom fail have unresolved traumas controlling...

[nastyb]

@lightbulb27

i blame generational poverty on food stamps, free food, hand outs, free money. When you give people free money aka welfare... people lose the incentive to do better in life.

my parents came to this country 30 years ago , not speaking any English. they couldn't find better paying jobs due to their lack of English skills. they have tried learning English once, but failed. then they gave up. my parents lived off of food stamps... aka free money... which helped them survive on the bare minimum.

if my parents never received any welfare from the government, they probably would be speaking English right now.

By handing out food stamps, you're just creating a generation of failures. Nobody would have the incentive to do better in life.

[nastyb]

I"d rather donate money to college scholarships for financially struggling students instead of lazy scumbags looking for free handouts. why should these people get access to free money while everyone else had to break their ass to get to decent money?

[lightbulb27]

@nastyb you make good points, I like!
all my family is successful. however, some have received govt benefits like medicaid... and it's a little ludicrous since there is enough $ in the family to care for them... govt shouldn't pay honestly, like olden days, family would pay. Since govt is corrupt, they just print $ to pay.
I feel for those who are down, but your point is valid.. they need motivation. I see people though lost in the system and be nice if there was good support. I think there needs better support to get people going in a good direction, and address problems. I've seen hard working people with injured bodies... need to be able to heal, then get back to work. ulimately, the best motivator is they have to want better, and then have opportunity to get it. I was talking with an older guy begging in nyc. he had a stroke and was healing up, has place to live (govt provided). however, the food there is terrible he says, so he begs for $ to get better food. Gotta be a motivator.
It's tough managing humans, this is why I support the republican side more... don't want to enable people like the left does too much. But there is a time to offer a hand up.
I don't like all the govt subsidy, but thats used to pacify people... and you are right, it enables them... why be efficient if they are free? We've fallen into a social distribtuion scheme due to the disparity and wealth gap. it wasn't like this so much 40yrs back.
Also note for some reason, immigrants seem to have drive. people in usa can be worse off, for reason you noted... lazyness. Kids being raised in these schools now... I see problems forthcoming from poor training.

[Screenwriter]

Wow! The list is long. I'd have to give to relatives I know and love first, and friends. That's easy. Then I'd make foundations that would continue to make money for themselves and set up funds for scholarships, money for libraries, economic/financial support for single parents and instruction on how to grow the money they make, money to PBS, money to Headstart programs, money to support public transportation, money to install solar panels on low and moderate income homes. I think that'd work to start.

I'm sure there's more that i can do, but setting up permanent funds to help people would be my biggest goal. And for me, I'd just pimp up my house and maybe buy property around me and make a public garden and manage some public housing programs... There's nothing but good that you can do with loads of money. It'd be fun too.

[provokeesmokee]

My friends. I'd be buying us commune land in BC, Canada and working with a friend to build dream zero emission homes for each of us. Then I'd make a food forest in the middle with a big group house for us to all hang out in.

Then my friends/family with kids - they have enough money to support them, but I'll indulge the kids' creative and sporting habits.

My martial arts club. I don't want my senseis to worry about insurance, rent, or student fees at all. I'd set up a trust so we could go back to optional weekly donations.

That's it.
I keep everything else. I'll find other causes but let's start with those.

[YesterdaysChild]

I would help elderly people who live on a low fixed income and have great difficulty making ends meet. You have probably seen them. The ones whose house is all in disrepair and the yard looks shabby because they don't have any money for repairs and are too frail to do their own yard work.

[DizzyDesii]

I’d like to pay off the remainder of my parents and grandparents homes, but they’re on their own after that. I’d pay my tithes. I’d adopt 1-2 kids. I’d give every homeless person I pass $100+. I’d continue to spoil whoever I’m dating at the time. Thats about it.

[Drumlin2001]

First and foremost myself and my kids. If we were financially set for life then siblings, neices and nephews. If mega wealthy and could help out friends I would. Even if just clearing their mortgages.
I'd like to open some businesses, again dependant in how wealthy, I'd pay a good wage to all staff, I'd like to break even in the ventures but profit wouldn't be a main driver so could pay a little more to those who made it happen

[Anonymous]

There are no loans on me or my parents. I guess I would use that money to set up financial instruments that would help me make more money without my intervention.

It is just that I have no motivation to help anybody specifically as we are comfortably rich as this moment. I see people behave differently with me.

I hate it, honestly.

[Simslover92]

Lots of people that really needed the money. Like homeless people especially families. I would also give to charities especially ones that help feed starving children and help aid the fight against human trafficking.

[Telekinetic-Potato]

A couple teachers from growing up, some people who gave me good advice and friends who I think could really use a little help.

But I'm more interested in creating good jobs for people.

[ohsheeT]

You don't need to be rich all you need to do is go down by two cases of soda by 5 to 10 loaves of bread buy peanut butter and jelly and go hand them out to the homeless

[WanderingLoveWizard]

They don't want food, they want drugs. They're homeless for a reason

[ohsheeT]

They might be. But when they see me they know they are getting food

[BoopBoopBeep]

Rescue kittens first off. Then puppies needing medical care. Then depending on how rich we're talking, spread out from there.

[MementoMori777]

not counting random people im going for the real ones first, then some teachers i know cared, thats if they are still working or whatever, and anyone god puts in my way

[Account]

My answer doesn't matter, since I am well aware I won't ever be. Money doesn't go to people who don't give a shit about it.

[EmmaMary]

Naturally we would help our immediate families, along with extremely close friends, plus our chosen charities.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

I'm already helping a lot of people (family & friends) and establishments (charities/organizations included).

[MemeSupreme]

my grandmother is the first person i would. she is a saint and the most amazing person i know, so i'd like to give back to her.

[catiecatie]

My parents for starters. They helped me with so much the least I can do is that. And then probably do what mr beast does.

[WanderingLoveWizard]

My late girlfriend's family, mainly her mom if I could find her.
She'd want to know they were taken care of

[MrWolf]

Those who deserve I'd say those in real need. And of course secure the future for my children. Already doing it so I'd say halfway there.

[Pinay_ako]

Duh. My parents and those who really really need it…

[Trickyvicky]

First my parents, then myself, is set aside money for each of my kids then my siblings and in laws. After my family was taken care of I’d donate to a few charities

[jamesgoldman]

I'd tip excessively, donate to food drives and give away toys at Christmas as well as donating to local charitable causes

My business does a lot to help the community already in is own way

[strateguy632]

first christian soup kitchens then to christian otphanages.

[Raaj4you]

I would help only poor and needy people. I will donate money for children's education, clothes and food. Others can make money on their own.

[genericname85]

i wouldn't tell anyone i got rich and i wouldn't help anyone. cause that's how you fuck up your friends circle

[exitseven]

People that have been screwed over by the system

[gothbxtch]

my family, and also minorities and people in need

[Kiran_Yagami]

My close friends and my immediate family. Spreading charity to the unworthy just makes you a sucker and a target.

[Anonymous]

Charity. Beggars on the street. Because I know how it feels like to not having money


I won’t help a friend

[Asker]

Why beggars? And not friends?

[Opinion Owner]

they never helped me when im in some difficulties. so i better give the beggars

[Asker]

Oh same. Maybe find new friends who help you when u need them?

[Opinion Owner]

nah i have trust issues, i dont bother looking for new friends

[Asker]

Same. Thats why I dont have best friend. I feel like everyone is not my friend. No one likes me. They are secretly backstabbing me.

[Opinion Owner]

Yeah people sucks nowadays. I just have friends, but not besties. Everybody i know are just like typical say-hi type of friend, nothing more.

[Sparkie460]

I'd help the elderly and the homeless people who are not drug addicted

[justabuddy]

I will help anyone do anything, but I refuse to do it for them. That what most people want when they ask for money. A free handout.

[Anonymous]

Those who didn't have the means to help themselves.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

Elderly and children.

[Molly1997]

Certain animal sanctuaries

[fonduegirl]

Myself. My brother. Mom, if she's alive.

[Pink2000]

Literally as many people as I can.

[Rangers]

My girlfriend, but that's it

[Anonymous]

The poor, the starving and the elderly.

[DextroShade]

My family members, if they needed help.

[HippieVeganJewslim]

My Flower Girl and Noura.

[Anonymous]

Yes, but people wouldn't like my help. lol

[TallAnon]

Myself and direct family.

[FreyaRed]

The Devil

[Agape93]

Only loved ones

[BarryLiverstone]

Others

[Paulychicagoluv]

ASPCA

[Anonymous]

no one