I am about to receive a one-time windfall of about $6500 after taxes. I would like to hear suggestions for spending it that will result in happy memories, a sense of accomplishment, or acquiring something that we enjoy owning.
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posted by The Elusive Architeuthis
on Jun 1, 2012 -
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MoneyFilter: A small windfall arrives in the pocket of a poor UK student. What should he do with it?
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posted by fearnothing
on Feb 25, 2012 -
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What to do with a fairly substantial business sale that is life changing but not enough to retire on?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 31, 2011 -
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I am about to inherit a significant, but not enormous, amount of money. How do I manage this process without making myself insane or losing it all? Help me set up a basic investment plan.
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posted by fancypants
on Aug 8, 2011 -
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Suggestions for ultra-practical upgrades to this life? I received a ~$5,000 windfall with some hefty strings attached, the main of which is that I must spend it within 60 days. Another kicker: whatever money I don't use before the deadline goes to a cause I'm ethically opposed to. I'm a single mom who, right now, would rather buy makes-life-easier/peace-of-mind type things, not silk sheets or espresso makers.
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posted by Yoshimi Battles
on Jun 20, 2011 -
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I have been fortunate enough to unexpectedly inherit £35,000 from a relative who died prematurely. What should I do with it? Caveats inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 6, 2010 -
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Problems you'd love to have Filter: my boyfriend's parents just gave him a house. What should we know, and what do we do now?
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posted by yellowbinder
on Jul 20, 2010 -
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I'm expecting a financial windfall in the next month or two in the very low five figures. I'm also in the middle of law school, and I'm going to have a great deal of debt when I finally get out (several times that windfall). But should I put that windfall toward not having to take out any additional loans? Normally, the answer would be to take on as little debt as possible, but ...
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posted by anonymous
on May 22, 2010 -
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I scored a huge monitor for free! Tips for video editing/motion graphics workspace layout?
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posted by jtron
on Jul 23, 2009 -
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What would you do if $730 (US) fell into your lap unexpectedly? I want to surprise my wife with something really cool and unexpected, but my creativity is on its annual holiday vacation.
posted by vraxoin
on Dec 15, 2003 -
15 answers
