This is a collaborative post.
Sometimes, when life seems like an endless daily grind of work and chores, I dream of what I would do if I won lots of money. I am not one for designer stuff or anything flashy. But there is no doubt having money can make your life easier in so many ways. Anyone who says they don’t want to be a millionaire is probably fibbing!
Meaningful work
I wouldn’t want to give up working but I would love to choose the type of work that I do. Writing is something I enjoy, so if I had time on my hands, plus plenty of money to pay the bills and mortgage, I would write my book!
I would also spend time volunteering with charities. Perhaps the hospice and our local wildlife trust. I would probably end up opening my own cat sanctuary because I am quite daft about cats.
Having money gives you options!
Travel
Mr S loves nothing more than a quiet beach and a warm sea. He really should live on the coast. If we won mega bucks we would probably buy an apartment somewhere really pretty, like one of the Greek Islands or in the Balearics.
A smaller win would mean some holidays at least. Both of us fancy the Maldives, which looks beautiful.
I have yearned for a camper van forever, so that would definitely be on the list!
Home
If I was to be a millionaire I would move to a country cottage. We love our house, but would prefer to be out of town in a character property. Ideally it would be a village with a great community and a fabulous pub! I would want to be mortgage free though!
Helping family
My three daughters haven’t even got a plan to get onto the property ladder as things stand. I would give each of them a big chunk of money to put towards a flat or small house. And buy them a car and fabulous holiday each.
If the amount of money we won was big enough, I would pay the rest of our family’s mortgages off too. So amazing to 100% own the house that you live in.
A green car
I have had a hankering for an electric car for ages. If I bought one it might counteract the CO2 emissions from the camper van!
So, I may not go for a luxe lifestyle, but I would love to be a millionaire! But you have to be in it to win it, as they say. A convenient way to buy your lottery tickets is online through Lottoland. You don’t have to restrict yourself to the UK lottery – with Lottoland you can enter lotteries all over the world. To find out how Lottoland works, see here.
What would you do if you won a large sum of money?
I would probably help my kids realise their dreams first, be that helping with a house or a business venture.
I love the convenience of being in London too much to move to the isolation of the country (my in-laws did that and they were housebound when they lost the ability to drive) so I would maybe buy a house in a nicer part of London than I’m currently in and buy a bolt-hole in Cornwall for regular trips.
Otherwise I can’t really think beyond that as I’m happy as I am! There isn’t really anything else I want!
Yes, bolthole in the country is a good plan!
Make sure my kids wete debt free would be first. Sevond would be vavation location home with a career/job I could do anywhere. Simple dreams.
There’s a programme on TV tonight, first part of a series entitled ‘How to get rick quick’Dave Fishwick teaches people the skills that helped him become a millionaire. Might be worth a watch! Channel 4 8.30.
I saw the trailer for that! Will record it
First port of call would be helping my kids on the property ladder BUT I still think they need to work so it wouldn’t be easy street for them – just “easier” street. Likewise helping my brothers and sister. I don’t need an awful lot and I wouldn’t want to move house so just a bit put on the side for me. AND I already have the list started of the charities I would donate to – starting with the wonderful RNLI. It’s a nice (but not essential) dream isn’t it.
Most people want to help their families. It’s nice to hear.
I would give a certain percentage to charity – get out of debt – and live comfortably. I always say that I don’t need millions – a few hundred thousand (Cdn. $) would do it!
I would stay a renter but maybe redecorate a bit – and then I would travel – and I would treat friends to a trip (with me but their dream trip). My best friend and I have always said that we would treat ourselves to a stay in a swish London hotel and then ride the Orient Express to Venice! If there was enough I’d have us both sail to Europe on the Cunard line first (I hate flying). Nice to dream! 🙂
That sounds amazing! Canada would be on my travel list actually. Such a big, beautiful country. Bit scared of the bears though
No bears in Toronto – although an occasional one will wander down into the northern parts. The biggest pest in the city is the raccoons!
The only thing to remember if you ever do visit is how big a land mass we are (second biggest in the world) – so you really have to pick an area to concentrate on – unless you have at least a month and lots of money for airfare! 🙂
One day…. better start with Toronto