If you won a billion-dollar lottery, would you share the money with others?

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Telekinetic-Potato · Accepted Answer

Yea, but not as much as anyone's gonna be happy with lol. I'm putting that cash into taking over the world.

I'd also build a small villa and force my divorced parents to live there so they can quit their jobs they hate and I can fuck with both of them.

They'd make terrible neighbors by the way 😂 my dad would be putting up these eyesore hame radio antennas and make his yard a nonstop construction project, my mom would be inviting loud people over at any random hour of any day.

I wonder if I can do all this in time to have my grandma live there so my dad is in the middle in case she needs help with the universal remote.

MrOracle · Accepted Answer

I would immediately set up a Trust. The money would be invested on behalf of the trust. Each year, the earnings would be split. 20% to me, 40% to family members, and 20% to charities, and 20% back to the trust fund to maintain growth. The principle amount would never be touched.

Even 10% of the annual gains would be life-changing money for almost everyone, but not so much that they would be buying huge collections of designer bags or Ferraris.

With my portion, I could still help my friends out and probably raise their lifestyle a bit, and have plenty for myself. I don't need a whole lot to be happy.

katiesmuff · Accepted Answer

Certainly a lot of generous folks giving their thoughts on what they would do with a win like that, but in the end I doubt much would actually turn out that way. History has already proven that the majority of those winning huge sums are broke within five years. Most of it scammed from you with mouth watering exciting ideas.

The other downside is you never are able to live just a normal peaceful life again as someone is continually hounding you for money and you become a mark for criminals. I would just as soon have just enough to live a nice life, being able to give my children a good start with life.

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OlderAndWiser · Answer

Of course. I would share with my wife, my younger brother and his wife, and my younger brother's son, as well as my church and a few co-workers. And my law school.

molonski2 · Answer

A billion is a lot..
Obviously my daughters , I'd set them up with houses and yielding share portfolio ETFs , so if they wanted to work another role , it would be one they loved.
Freedom..

Now Siblings are all older ( a lot ) , I'd just make sure they were okey..

A sustainable yielding scenario , lesser but okey , for all nephews and nieces.

All mine would be invested ( my job anyhow ) so my income would be high without touching the capital anyhow.

Outside of this NO ONE would know I had won , because nothing crazy material would suddenly appear.

Lliam · Answer

A billion is an unimaginable amount.
I would definitely give my sister a $million or more to do with as she chose and share with her daughter, my niece.
I would ask my wife if any of her brothers, sisters, nieces or nephews could use some money.

I would give a substantial amount to a local no-kill animal shelter, a homeless shelter, and a food bank.

I would give $100k to an older lady I know. And my wife has a few friends, one in particular, who could use some money.

I would spend a few million $ on my house, property and infrastructure and see how much money I had left.

SeekerOfTruth007 · Answer

Yeah. I'd make a fund and found a legal firm which is focused on proving and freeing falsely convicted prison inmates, and suing those responsible for the false convictions.

You think ordinary people suffer, but these falsely convicted victims are tortured by the government for years or even decades through no fault of their own, and if and when they are finally released, they get nothing but the clothes on their back for their troubles. Their families are wrecked. They lose their homes and businesses. They lose their entire life and identity.

Levin · Answer

I'd give most of that way. I prefer the simple things.

However, money always causes problems in relationships. It makes people resent you and think they're beholden to you if you give them money. You have to factor that in. You're best off keeping it private where you can.

ohsheeT · Answer

I for sure would take care of my family I for sure would build shelters have a place for people to go and eat I would help struggling people I would have some kind of contest where you could win money by doing good deeds I would probably end up giving most of it away

InknKink · Answer

what am I going to do with a billion dollars? that's stupid money. I'd have to hire a team of people to even give that much away.

I'd personally be happy with mid tier 6 digits. That's all I want or need provided the house is paid off and I have no debts. Most of the activities I enjoy end up ether making a little bit of cash, or at least break even in any event.

But I don't even buy lottery tickets, so no ones getting rich off me.

Zack-Bann · Answer

It’s too much money for just me.

But I would pick and chose who gets to benefit from it

And I certainly would put parts of it to work.
You can feed a lot of families by creating jobs within a few million dollars worth of industry

KostasKouvalis · Answer

That's A LOT! So definitely. I'd send some to my best friend/crush. Pay off my parents debts. I'd also send some to places where people were to me. And the rest I'd use for travel, and maybe buy an island and start a business.

I'd definitely share it though, as that's WAY more money then I'll ever need.

CriminallyInsane · Answer

Most of it. I couldn't spend 80% of it without wasting it on stupid nonsense.

lightbulb27 · Answer

yes of course, sharing with wife and family and give some. probably setup foundation and scholarship, give some to church.

goaded · Answer

Yes. There's no way ten generations of my offspring could spend it all, and at least some will turn out to be assholes. It can do good now, today.

CupcakeTheDestroyer · Answer

I’d have to. Even after taxes for such a huge jackpot, I wouldn’t know how to spend it all

Iron_Man · Answer

Yes I can help them, but I’m not gonna give them tons of it

AvacadoOnRye · Answer

I wouldn’t share the money directly, but I would buy them insane gifts.

bowenw · Answer

I would share it with family and close friends as well as others I know that are good people but struggling to survive.

ThaCuriousGuy007 · Answer

Course i would, why would I hoard it all to myself, my family and bills would be the first things i would give money away too.

strateguy632 · Answer

Not exactly but they can have some in exchange for items sold or services.

Alexandrubaschet08 · Answer

Yes. First my family, then some of my friends. And after i get my comfort stuff's i will try to invest in some buisnes and ceritys

NathanDavis · Answer

of course... I don't even need the vast majority of that kind of money, lol

slatyb · Answer

Yes, I could give most of it away and never notice.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Absolutely!! I'd love to give some of it away to people that really need it.

Miristheiss · Answer

Some people. Some charities. Certain family and friends.

exitseven · Answer

yes, I have a few close friends and know a few people who deserve it.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

Yes. I wouldn't feel obliged to but I would want to.

megan20022 · Answer

Not sure how you could even manage to spend it yourself

loveslongnails · Answer

Absolutely, but mostly I'd use it to help those who need it most.

Jersey2 · Answer

Yes. I think that would be fun. Charity work too.

888theGreat · Answer

not much , I would help people that tried to do right but were struggling

Anonymous · Answer

With my mom, definitely. With my brother - maybe. With some of my friends and relatives - possibly.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't gamble anymore  So I wouldn't know what to tell you 😭 🧐

FreyaRed · Answer

Yes, with close family

Staximus · Answer

All my friends would never work again

Cidknee · Answer

If allowed to i would.

Sweetdreams1950 · Answer

I won't share it, I don't care about other people.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

D**N SKIPPY !!!

Sarah8000 · Answer

Only if he was good looking

Agape93 · Answer

A few people sure

msc545 · Answer

Like who?

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, my family.

Anonymous · Answer

Absolutely.

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