I was watching a TV special and saw how people who won the lotto had downfalls.
One women even said she was much happier before the money.
Some people lost family + friends which they ended up alone!
Even worst some people had threats against them for having money!
I always thought money was the fix for unhappiness.
I guess not always!
Do you feel it makes you better or worst in your opinion?
2007-09-15 06:55:39 · 14 answers · asked by ♕Soulful Dreamer♕ 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Seriously....i have a great friend who won the lottery in sept. of 2000....his life is definately better, but there are pitfalls to it too....
the secret is staying grounded.....what i mean is you don't let the money change who you are....invest it, put a substantial amount away. Of course, you can do the obvious things most people do is buy a new car, maybe a summer home, etc.
But if you let the money change who you are, your in trouble.
You must havfe willpower and not succumb to temptations.
Obviously getting a lot of money all at once opens you up to obvious temptations....this is where the true test of character comes into play.
My friend won 6.2 million 7 years ago....He immediately locked up 4 million for ten years in tax free municipal bonds?....is that smart? i would say yes.
2007-09-15 07:01:07 · answer #1 · answered by Rob 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Money isn't always a fix for happiness as there are SO many things in the world that people can be unhappy about. For me, I know winning the lottery would make the money aspect of my life happier.
I have heard that people who win the lottery loose family and friends, sadly, because the winner doesn't 'share' with the others the amount they feel is fair. For me, if I win the lottery and depending on how much I win, I would definitely share with friends and family. I would give everyone the same and I hope they wouldn't see that as though one is better or less worthy then the other. I have myself and a child to think about. I would not give them half. It would be a shame if I was faulted for this.
Unfortunately people (family and friends of the winner) aren't tight lipped. Neither is the media. If I were to win the lottery, I would do my little news broadcast and move far, far, away. :) Hopefully none of my family or friends would sell me out.
2007-09-15 07:06:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-14 12:35:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
moneywise it makes you better but it is important to remember that there are some things that money cant buy like love, trust, affection. it doesn't do one any good to have money if they have no one to share it with. good luck.
2007-09-15 07:03:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
better financially, but not a better person unless you do good because of the money
2007-09-15 07:00:11 · answer #5 · answered by sleaze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it depends on what you do with the money once you have it.
yea, the threats and stuff are really scary..
2007-09-15 06:59:30 · answer #6 · answered by jess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it makes it worse if it's a big win, because then everyone wants a piece of it
2007-09-15 06:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The people that complain,are the people that don't know how to handle an outrageous amount of money.
2007-09-15 07:02:13 · answer #8 · answered by Ms Lety 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It will make you fiancialy better off, but it doesn't buy you happiness.
2007-09-15 06:58:51 · answer #9 · answered by Ben N 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it would def make mine better, u gotta know how to play ur cards-keep ur mouth shut and ur account info close. and ur good to go!
2007-09-15 06:58:49 · answer #10 · answered by Angelface 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋