Lots of money!!

[Ian Gentles]

If you suddenly found yourself with few million what would you do with it? I mean how would you treat yourself?

[Ryan Scott]

If you suddenly found yourself with few million what would you do with it? I mean how would you treat yourself?


I'd pay off my school loans, buy a small house and give the rest away.

[Ian Gentles]

I'd pay off my school loans, buy a small house and give the rest away.

Neat.

[Joanne Vergin]

I would pay off loans, buy a house, and start a few scholarship funds and such for kids to go to music camp, college, a better library in my community. A whole bunch of stuff. But maybe i wouldn't since God has not seen fit to give me oodles of money yet. I am sure He knows best. :)

[LoraineStanton]

I'd definately want a house. And I have a few people around the globe that I HAVE to visit!!! I have several places that I'd like to give money to. I'd probably want to invest most of the money so that I could fund some projects long term.

[Ian Gentles]

I would probably,

Buy a home.
Buy a newer car, not a new one!
Maybe new golf clubs
play some big golf courses at least once to say i did it
After that would prefer to be involved in some christian third world charity in a hands on way.
Oh yes more short relaxing breaks with my dear wife

[Hans Deventer]

If you suddenly found yourself with few million what would you do with it? I mean how would you treat yourself?

I'd probably have some stuff done in my house that desperately needs attention. Might buy a new car as well, a smaller one that does more km's to the litre, and I'd quit my job and go work for the church free of charge, in whatever capacity they would need me.

[Ian Gentles]

I'd probably have some stuff done in my house that desperately needs attention. Might buy a new car as well, a smaller one that does more km's to the litre, and I'd quit my job and go work for the church free of charge, in whatever capacity they would need me.


Oh yea i would retire early much as i love work.

[Billy Cox]

If you suddenly found yourself with few million what would you do with it? I mean how would you treat yourself?

In the world of cars, a 'sleeper' is a car that doesn't look like much, but is very fast.

I would not live conspicuously, but on paper I would have zero debt, and considerable flexibility to invest, give, travel, whatever...

I don't even think it's a foregone conclusion that I would quit work, but my choice of profession might be a bit different. :basic01

[Ryan Scott]

Without having to worry about payment for housing, there is considerable flexibility in what one can do for work. I think that would be a great freedom to have.

[Jamie Wayne]

I would split the tithe 5% to my "home" Anglican church, and 5% to the Nazarene church that I'm at now.

I would pay off all of my debt, buy a modest house on some wooded property, buy a car (I'm thinking Subaru), get married, go to seminary, buy a Gibson Les Paul electric guitar, Bogner Uberschall amplifier, Martin acoustic guitar, Hofner violin bass guitar (think Paul McCartney), three grand pianos (one for me, one for my brother, and another one for the Nazarene church that I'm at), more recording equipment, and set aside money to buy my brother a pipe organ when the time is right...and I'd buy LOTS and LOTS of books (including Wesleyan-Nazarene theology. ;))

I'd also invest a bunch of the money so that I could live modestly off of the interest, and not have to "work" again, being able to devote time to the Church and its mission.

I would also make a large donation to my pseudo-sister's "House of Hope" ministry in Recife, Brasil.

Haven't you always wanted a monkey?

[Dave McClung]

If you suddenly found yourself with few million what would you do with it? I mean how would you treat yourself?

Because I live in the U.S., I would pay approximately 40% of it in taxes before I did anything else.

[Ryan Scott]

Haven't you always wanted a monkey?


But not a real green dress; that's cruel.

[Scott Hilton]

first of all, the show "the Apprentice" for some reason popped into my head...money money money etc......

I hope this question doesn't take a side tangent, but I had wondered this before. What is the obligation on the tithing when it comes to coming into a large amount of money? I am not talking about having to give 10%, but who you should give that 10% too? Should it be given to different causes included your home church or whould the home church get all of it? Just wondering, because I know how large amounts of money at once can change an environment, including a small church.

Now for the question at hand. I would stop working at the current capacity I am in right now. I would buy a house form my mom and dad to retire in that is on one level, my mom has a hard time getting up and down stairs. I would probably go to a Weslayan or Nazarene college and do some theology studies.

After that, I would most likely find a way to work in a ministry full time in some capacity. Probably finding ways to help missionaries and missionary trips.

I would buy a slightly used vehicle, most likely a minivan. I would like to get a house in the country by a lake and get a jet-ski and nice small boat.

blessings
Scott

[Ian Gentles]

All sounds good so far

[Ian Gentles]

[QUOTE=Dave McClung;111352]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS]Because I live in the U.S., I would pay approximately 40% of it in taxes before I did anything else.[/


Ouch is there any better way to deal with it?

[Dave McClung]

If you suddenly found yourself with few million what would you do with it? I mean how would you treat yourself?

Most of the answers have assumed that the millions would all come in spendable cash. That is rarely how people become millionares. Those who have millions usually have it in a combination of real estate, income producing investments, capital appreciating investments and a small amount of cash. Very few millionares have the flexibility to do what they want with their funds without causing pain and hardship to others.

For example, I know a person who has built up a considerable net worth in residential rental property. He has recently decided to begin converting his assets to cash, but he is bothered by the disruption it causes to his tenants. The best price he can get for his properties is to sell them to someone who is buying it to be their home. That means that the tenants have to get out. Once he sells the properties, the people he hires to do up keep, and book keeping will lose their jobs.

My point is simply that those who don't have much money dream of being able to help others with gifts without thinking of the pain it causes on the other side of the wealth transfer. Sometimes giving generously from the cash flow is better than killing the goose that lays the golden egg.

[Jamie Wayne]

In response to the IRS issue, I reckon I should start by traveling to Geneva to open a bank account there. ;)

Scott, regarding the tithing issue, that's why I think splitting it to give 5% each to two churches makes more sense, because money can change a church, as you've said. The "obligation" to tithe is an obligation to God - not to a particular church, so I think that it would be fair to split it that way, unless a church really, really needed the full 10%. Another option would be to use the 10% to start a new church.

[Ian Gentles]

Yip so true Dave. most of rich folks i know are tied up. This was, is, a fatasy question

[Dana Grant]

If you suddenly found yourself with few million what would you do with it? I mean how would you treat yourself?

Buy some more photographic equipment!! LOL

I wouldn't move from my current home, because I have the perfect neighborhood -- but I would definitely update everything in my house. Maybe even build on a small room to use as a ........you guessed it........photography studio.....LOL (I'm definitely HOOKED!)

Other than that, I'd probably give a lot of it to my kids for THEM to buy a small home.......of course give to the church......I really don't know. I haven't ever thought about it!!

Oh, Oh, one thing would be a dream thing -- I'd have my yard completely professionally landscaped and then hire someone to keep it up (Bert and I HATE yardwork -- both of us!!) Then I could mosy around my beautiful yard and take all kinds of pictures of the various beautiful flowers.......LOL

Ok, this really is a dream, huh? HA HA HA

But, truth be told, I'm happy just where I am.....so even if I never come across millions, I'm a happy camper!! (although that gardener sure does sound enticing!!)

{edit: I see everyone buying cars with their millions -- me? I'd probably just buy a new stereo system for my van......I don't want a new car!!! LOL}

[Ryan Scott]

Scott, regarding the tithing issue, that's why I think splitting it to give 5% each to two churches makes more sense, because money can change a church, as you've said.

This is important (I love how we're having intellectual discussion about the ethics of spending millions of dollars in cash, which, on top of being nearly impossible, is, as Dave pointed out, also completely improbable were the impossible to happen). When asked this question years ago, I would have told people that I'd pay off the mortgage on the building where my Dad's a pastor. They have trouble getting people to give and they always have cash-flow problems. Now I've kinda come to realize that if people aren't giving generously, paying off their debts probably isn't teaching them a lesson.


Remember a few years back when Ray Croc's (founder of McDonalds) wife gave that $1.5 Billion undesignated gift to the Salvation Army? It nearly killed them trying to infuse that much cash all at once into their system.

[Laurie Florence]

But not a real green dress; that's cruel.


Yes, but what about the fancy dijon ketchup with your kraft dinner?

[Ryan Scott]

Yes, but what about the fancy dijon ketchup with your kraft dinner?


This is a whole secret language that half the board is really scratching their heads about.

[Laurie Florence]

This is a whole secret language that half the board is really scratching their heads about.

:basic05

[Mike Wooldridge]

This is a whole secret language that half the board is really scratching their heads about.
:fav03

[Mike Wooldridge]

This is a whole secret language that half the board is really scratching their heads about.

Nazalalia!
Uh oh, wrong Forum! :eek:

[Ryan Scott]

Nazalalia!
Uh oh, wrong Forum!


It's worse, Mike, it has a lot to do with barenaked ladies.

[Gina Stevenson]

Because I live in the U.S., I would pay approximately 40% of it in taxes before I did anything else.

You would have to snap us back to reality, wouldn't you, Dave? :rolleyes: :basic05

This is a whole secret language that half the board is really scratching their heads about.

Yes, what on earth was this about mentioning a frog (oops! I meant monkey! the "green" tripped me up; guess it made me think "Kermit" ... ;)) being "mean, cruel," or whatever word was used? I forget now.

It's worse, Mike, it has a lot to do with barenaked ladies.

Huh? But aren't they wearing green dresses? Something was said about a green dress somewhere, too, not just a monkey. You've totally lost me! [smiley scratching its head goes here, but it's not here, because when I clicked on, "More," it finally told me it had "timed out" before connecting to the additional smileys].

[Laurie Florence]

It's worse, Mike, it has a lot to do with barenaked ladies.
Ryan!!!!
You can't just leave it at that! :eek:
It's the name of a band, everyone.

[Mike Wooldridge]

It's worse, Mike, it has a lot to do with barenaked ladies.
I like...never mind. :eek:

[DA Weaver]

If you suddenly found yourself with few million what would you do with it? I mean how would you treat yourself?

1. TITHE!!! lol
2. I'd probably pay off my pidley debt.... (at least that's what it would seem in comparison to the millions)
3. I'd invest and use the return on the investment for a non-profit missions type thing... Preferrably something local and something overseas. I'd REALLY like to be able to provide enough financially to see to it that out local Christian School is able to keep it's doors open; to be able to give them enough that they knew w/o a doubt they could meet their annual budget. Then, what ever other funds came rolling in from tuition, or the state, or what ever, they could focus on expanding their programs with.

[Dana Grant]

It's worse, Mike, it has a lot to do with barenaked ladies.


I have a friend who followed the barenaked ladies all around the country one year -- went to nearly every concert. That's about all I know about them! LOL

[Gina Stevenson]

I have a friend who followed the barenaked ladies all around the country one year -- went to nearly every concert. That's about all I know about them! LOL

What's stranger yet is that one time I finally saw a picture of these ..............



































............... guys! Yeah, the name sounds like a gal's group, and it's guys. Weird, huh? Still don't like the name, tho', since what would it remind anyone of ... but what their name is? [eyes rolling here] :rolleyes:

[Ryan Scott]

Actually, the Barenaked Ladies got their name because they were playing a club in Toronto (I think) and no one was showing up with their old band name on the marquee, so they put "Barenaked Ladies" out there and the place was packed (albeit with some disappointment), so they stuck with it. They are a great band, they even stopped touring when their bass player had to go through chemo so they could support him and not have to replace him. Stand-up guys.

[Hans Deventer]

Most of the answers have assumed that the millions would all come in spendable cash.

Yes, because I'd have no clue how else to get that amount of money. Sounds like a lottery thing. But that can't be because we don't play in the lottery. But it would be the only way I can imagine getting a lot of money all of a sudden.

The only other option I can think of is when my mom would pass away. The house would be sold and the money divided among the IRS, my two sisters and me. But that would at most be something like $ 100.000 before tax.

Thankfully, at 76, she's still in good health!

[Gina Stevenson]

Actually, the Barenaked Ladies got their name because they were playing a club in Toronto (I think) and no one was showing up with their old band name on the marquee, so they put "Barenaked Ladies" out there and the place was packed (albeit with some disappointment), so they stuck with it. They are a great band, they even stopped touring when their bass player had to go through chemo so they could support him and not have to replace him. Stand-up guys.

Well, tho' they got an audience with it, they've made others shy away from them, perhaps, as did I. If they really are hat loyal to one of their own, and play good music, might have to listen sometime just to know what they sound like. [but I still don't like their name! ;) :p ]

Yes, because I'd have no clue how else to get that amount of money. Sounds like a lottery thing. But that can't be because we don't play in the lottery. But it would be the only way I can imagine getting a lot of money all of a sudden.

The only way, Hans? You mean Ed McMahon doesn't come there with his Publisher's Clearing House millions!? :basic05

[Mike Wooldridge]

What's stranger yet is that one time I finally saw a picture of these
guys! Yeah, the name sounds like a gal's group, and it's guys. Weird, huh? Still don't like the name, tho', since what would it remind anyone of ... but what their name is? [eyes rolling here] :rolleyes:
gina, was there supposed to be a picture here? I've heard the band several times and they have a good sound. I don't know if you can dance to them so I'll give them an 85. Oops, American Bandstand flashback! :eek:

[Mike Wooldridge]

Well, if somebody gaaaave me a winning lottery ticket and it was LOTS of millions I think it would be very hard to keep life simple. First, I'd hire a professional to handle the money. I love my car so I wouldn't trade right away. There's a house design I have in mind that's about 3,000 sq. ft. so I'd have that built. I'd want plenty of money for cancer, heart, stroke and birth defect research because those conditions have affected me, my family and people I love. Of course there would be money for the church and for Mary's and my colleges. My special missions project would be Papua New Guinea because Wanda Knox is very special to me. I think I'd buy a fractional airplane ownership so I could travel without hassle. Other than that, my wants are pretty simple. ;)

[Hans Deventer]

The only way, Hans? You mean Ed McMahon doesn't come there with his Publisher's Clearing House millions!? :basic05

Who is Ed McMohan?

[Mike Wooldridge]

Who is Ed McMohan?
Hans, he's a TV personality associated with a magazine company that gives away sweepstakes prizes. Here's more information. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_McMahon

[Ryan Scott]

I didn't know Ed McMahon was still alive. I loved him on Star Search, the original reality show.

[Gina Stevenson]

gina, was there supposed to be a picture here? I've heard the band several times and they have a good sound. I don't know if you can dance to them so I'll give them an 85. Oops, American Bandstand flashback! :eek:

No, I don't have their picture; just saw one, I think it was, in the local newspaper here where they had a musical article or two.

I didn't know Ed McMahon was still alive. I loved him on Star Search, the original reality show.

Yeah! Wish he'd show up here! But, then, I guess I'd have to had sent in my envelope for that to happen, huh? ;)

[Ryan Scott]

I thought they stopped the Publisher's Clearing House once it became illegal for them to tell people they may have already won.

[Gina Stevenson]

Actually, I tho't they had to carefully reword their letters, etc, so as to not have so many people misled when reading them. Could've sworn they're still going strong, at least on-line. Maybe someone could verify this one way or t'other, eh? ;)

[Ryan Scott]

I just stopped getting them after the wording change. I just assumed it wasn't worth the postage anymore.

[Jacob Griffin]

If I suddenly had millions I would buy a Rolls Royce Limo and hire a chaffeur. Then I would sit in the back seat with a loaf of bread and some ham slices and every time we stopped at a traffic light I would roll my window down and querie the person in the car next to me, "Excuse me, do you have any Grey Poupon?"

[Mike Wooldridge]

I thought they stopped the Publisher's Clearing House once it became illegal for them to tell people they may have already won.

www.pch.com

[Gina Stevenson]

If I suddenly had millions I would buy a Rolls Royce Limo and hire a chaffeur. Then I would sit in the back seat with a loaf of bread and some ham slices and every time we stopped at a traffic light I would roll my window down and querie the person in the car next to me, "Excuse me, do you have any Grey Poupon?"

Well, that is good mustard. ;) However, I might have some turkey there, too ... or pastrami ..........

BTW, there are those who would prefer something more like this (seen on a shirt) : "Pardon me, do you have any cheap yellow mustard?" :basic05

[Mike Wooldridge]

I love my car but for those long distance trips, here's just the ticket! :)

[DA Weaver]

If I suddenly had millions I would buy a Rolls Royce Limo and hire a chaffeur. Then I would sit in the back seat with a loaf of bread and some ham slices and every time we stopped at a traffic light I would roll my window down and querie the person in the car next to me, "Excuse me, do you have any Grey Poupon?"

Seing how you're from TN (I just took a peak at your profile), I imagine you more than likely have a southern twang. I suggest the next time you travel to a big city up north that you do exactly that! lol... wouldn't that be a great commercial? lol, only I want to see the redneck version!!!!

[Gina Stevenson]

Seing how you're from TN (I just took a peak at your profile), I imagine you more than likely have a southern twang. I suggest the next time you travel to a big city up north that you do exactly that! lol... wouldn't that be a great commercial? lol, only I want to see the redneck version!!!!

... and that might sound more like you're asking, "Got any chitlin's!?" than a Frenchman asking for his mustard, eh? :basic05

[Marsha Gupton]

you all are assuming that all Tennesseans are rednecks!:eek:

[Anne and Dwayne Hood]

My first thought was sending a lot of the millions to Ian-much in the church-a lot of it to buy one of our daughters and her family a house. Then, I would have to sit down and think about the rest for a while. We could pay our bills off, but that is not very much.

To Marsha: It is not often that I meet a redneck in Tennessee. How about you? Maybe, it is because you and I, and the Tennesseans on Naznet are mostly around different types of people. But, we and you do whatever we can to help others that sterotype people, those that need the Lord, those that are racist, those that need food, love, sometimes financial help, etc. What have I left out Marsha? Anyone that really knows us would never call me or you a redneck, unless our embarrassment showed that far.
There are a lot of rednecks in most stes though.