If I were Filthy Rich
Popular posts+326 What disguise would you wear to claim your winning lottery ticket if you can’t do it anonymously?
I live in a state where I can’t do it anonymously but you can still pick it up under a trust. If you were in a state like this, what name would you put for your trust, something wacky or something super normal sounding like the name of a generic sounding law firm. Also how would you dress, me per...
+15 What do you guys think of this house? Much more affordable than the last one I posted, lol
I doubt I would personally buy this if I won one of the big jackpots, as my house budget is "only" $20 million if I win one of the big jackpots. But this place sure does look nice and may be right for one of you if you win. 😀
+63 Here's one idea for how to spend the current Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot
Personally, this is way too much house for me, lol. I would buy a much more modest house. I just happened across this listing and thought it would be fun to share here. 😄
+14 If I hit the €29M EuroMillions jackpot tonight
Is it smart to buy an house for €2,5M with this jackpot (free of taxes in France) ? 5 bedrooms, 4 bathroom, 180 square meters and 3 000 square meters of land. This is the place I love to be in summer in France, close to beach and best surf spot of Europe, a very beautiful area.
+22 I'm set on a nice beach house in California and a Harlem Brownstone for when I win big.
I would feel satisfied with a decent sized beach house in California. I love warm weather. And I also need a place in New York and I've always loved brownstones. My grandmother lived in Harlem. Would be nice to live there. Y'all got any specific homes you dream of?
+21 We Asked the Experts: Exactly How Much Money Do You Need To Be Happy?
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/money-and-power/a13528013/how-much-money-you-need-to-be-happy/ Interesting read for perspective. Copy and paste link into incognito window if you hit a paywall. Article is from 2017, so adjust for inflation, but, basically, it says at $190M you can lead...
+91 I don't get why so many people want these uber-expensive massive homes if they were to win the Mega Millions / Power ball.
It's like they are completely unaware of the taxes and maintenance that goes along with such a huge house. Plus, many of these homes are in gated communities which actually increases your chance of being burglarized. Me? Give me a nice medium-large house on at least 2 acres, no HOA on a pa...
+45 IYWTL, what is your plan for the $563m MM Jackpot?
If you have percentages of specific details, I am interested in hearing your plans. Such as how much you would spend on a house/investment/charity/vacations/family.
+140 If you win the lottery relatively young (under 50) how do you maneuver in your new social life?
Hypothetically if you’re a single person and want to expand your social circle and have relationships with new people. How does a lottery winner go about telling people what they do? Saying you’re unemployed gives off a bad vibe, saying you won the lottery just puts a target on your back. For me ...
+242 How does a new lottery winner say that they are unemployed without being a turn-off?
If you have come into a life-changing amount of money by winning a lottery jackpot (enough to easily last the remainder of your life and still have plenty leftover), and when you meet new people, and they inevitably ask you what you do for a living, how can you answer them in a way that keeps you...
+28 Opening a liquor store business if I won the lottery
In Texas, some cities do not allow the sale of liquor in stores. I would take advantage of this by opening one just outside the city limits. After getting a license, I’ll use the lottery winnings to stock up on a huge variety of booze for my dry city residents to access.
+22 Supporting local businesses
If you won the lottery, would you be buying products, groceries, or meals from local businesses even if they are a bit more pricey than corporate owned businesses? I would definitely do so.
+64 How far would you move?
If you won the lottery. How far away would you move? Same town? Different part of the state or across country? Never to be seen again! I would probably move across country. Or at the minimum one state away. Start fresh.
+26 What's your cover story?
They say don't tell anyone you won. I live in a very close neighborhood, and am really close to my family. If I suddenly stop working, they'll notice. I think my cover story is that I'm doing something similar to what I'm doing now (my boss actually discussed us starting an offsh...
+18 If you live in a jurisdiction that does not allow you to collect anonymous. How would you protect yourself ?
Not American. Sometimes I agonize over playing the lottery because I am genuinely scared of the idea of (1) all my family members' personality transforming overnight and giving them money bleeds me dry. (2) being kidnapped/bribed. Sometimes I even avoid the bigger jackpots and play small...
+19 Lottery Dreams
Would love to hear if you had lottery dreams.(the ones had while you have been sleeping) In the last year I have had multiple(4 to be exact) lottery dreams where I have won the jackpot. Some instances it’s off of a scratcher others off of numbers. What I found interesting was in the dreams I have...
+69 What would you define as life changing money?
I certainly play pb and mm, but also play smaller games with hopes to win because of better odds. The more I think about it, I don’t think it’s worth it for me to play them. I want life changing money, meaning, I can quit my job the next , I can pay off everything, start my own ventures being abl...
+11 I have a few questions
1) If someone had to claim their ticket physically how would they make sure that they weren’t followed when they left? 2) is it okay to get an attorney who practices in a different state than you? for example, if i live in california but i find a reputable lawyer in Texas, could i still work wi...
+26 This is probably the millionth post like this but lump or annuity?
I see overwhelming support for the Lump but I can also see how much easier it is to lose it all in a few years. You always hear stories about former lottery winners being homeless now or something. Why wouldn't you pick the Annuity so you can have secure income in the millions for the next 30...
+31 $200 Million Aussie Powerball
Tonight's Powerball in Australia is at a historic all time high. $200 Million, no tax. I'll check back in with you tomorrow to let you know the first thing I buy with my winnings.
+18 If I won’t something like $100m after all taxes, I’d probably give away 70% to random strangers that ask for money
I never understood people who win crazy amounts like $200M or $150m and act annoyed when people ask them for money. ESP when you see them make AMA posts and complain about people messaging them asking for money. I’d probs deliberately make an AMA just so I can give money to whoever messages me a...
+12 End of Year win - Taxes
Does anyone know when your tax liability is? We are at the end of the year, so if the tax liability occurs when you win, there won’t be much you can do to avoid taxes. If the tax liability occurs when you claim the jackpot, then you have lots of options.
+12 I would find a doctor that doesnt work for a huge hospital network, and is actually concerned with care.
Just feel like Doctors spend so little time with you, and you could get better care if you found a doctor that sees less patients and more time. Really figure your health out and a dietitian. Figure out why rich people live longer than us plebs.
+15 Annuity option may be best for small wins (less than 5m)
Just thinking this through, taxes are going to eat up a huge portion of any amount larger than 1m (top tax bracket is 35% of any income above $487,450) But if you take the 30 year annuity on something like a 4m win and take home around 100k/yr, you would sit happily in the 24% tax bracket for th...
+16 If I just won a million dollars on mega millions/Powerball?
If I hit 5 out of 6 numbers on mega/Powerball, and win a million do they still only pay annuity or do you keep the million, andbjust pay taxes