Daily Dose of Television, Luck & Money

The stars are all properly aligned today so it is safe, maybe even necessary, for me to answer a question I tend to avoid like the plague.  First, about those stars.  1) It’s the heir to the throne’s birthday tomorrow.  2) That millionaire meme says I could be a millionaire 3) I’ve recently discvered a TV show called Windfall.  (Look at this, Money Tracker – Windfall, interesting to see the money spent displayed that way, isn’t it?  I would like one of these in real life, maybe for certain members of my family?  Anyway, the stars are properly aligned and here I go…

What would you do if you (or you and your friends) won the lottery?

Five years ago my immediate answer to this very overused meme question was – give it away.  Today, a lot has happened in my world and I’ve had more time to think about this question than I ever wanted and my answer is… give it away.

Well not exactly.  First a house and of course the various methods of ensuring the children’s education is covered and a wee bit for a good down payment on a house when they are ready.  Paying off the bills.  The "duh" stuff.  Then, here’s something I hadn’t thought of five years ago… healthcare.  Making sure everyone is set for healthcare.  Good insurance and enough of a nest egg to deal with the mounting healthcare costs that come up when you least expect it.  After that, I’d give it away.  All of it.  To friends, family and charity.

What would you do? And have you watched this Windfall show?  I’m considering breaking my no TV in the summer trend and watching it.

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