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Marthe48

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12. Lump sum

Mon Dec 22, 2025, 03:31 PM

Dec 2025

Would make sure my relatives are secure, if they want me to gift them. My favorite organizations, and the local pet shelters. I'd like to buy an empty lot in town and create a green space, and then hire people who love nature as groundskeepers. I'd also buy undeveloped land, and keep it undeveloped as long as it's possible. I'd start an endowment for education for the people in my universe. I'd hire professionals to manage my developments so I could follow Spring around the world.

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Would you take a lump sum or annuity lottery winnings and what would you do with the money [View all] LogDog75 Dec 2025 OP

The money you gift relatives is subject to a multigraincracker Dec 2025 #1

The lifetime limit for tax-free gifts is $13.99 million per individual Abnredleg Dec 2025 #8

To be safe, sit down with a good tax lawyer before doing anything. multigraincracker Dec 2025 #9

the lottery is a corporation rampartd Dec 2025 #2

The Powerball is a multi-state government enterprise Niagara Dec 2025 #14

Lump sumalso... 2naSalit Dec 2025 #3

I'm 78, so definitely the lump sum option... anciano Dec 2025 #4

I would take the lump sum and give some doc03 Dec 2025 #5

Lump sum. Raven123 Dec 2025 #6

I'm 82, so it's a no-brainer Jilly_in_VA Dec 2025 #7

at the ripe old age of 77 I would take the lump sum yellowdogintexas Dec 2025 #10

Lump sum GreatGazoo Dec 2025 #11

Lump sum Marthe48 Dec 2025 #12

I think that I would take the annuity Niagara Dec 2025 #13

Anyone remember this? Intractable Dec 2025 #15

Lump sum. Iggo Dec 2025 #16

At 72; lump sum.... electric_blue68 Dec 2025 #17

I'm nearly 64. Morbius Dec 2025 #18

I've already taken my lumps. True Dough Dec 2025 #19

You're in luck, True Niagara Dec 2025 #20

Imagine True Dough Dec 2025 #21

I guess better than in peonies Niagara Dec 2025 #22

Lump sum Give Peace A Chance Dec 2025 #23

Lump sum. Borogove Dec 2025 #24

howdi AllaN01Bear Dec 2025 #25

How Much To Buy A Congressman? Deep State Witch Dec 2025 #26

lump sum & leave the country RainCaster Dec 2025 #27

Wine, women, and song,,,, and spend the rest foolishly. Norrrm Dec 2025 #28

Lump sum. I have no idea if I'm going to live 30 more years sakabatou Dec 2025 #29

Payments ._. Dec 2025 #30

Lump sum vs annuity depends on a number of factors LogDog75 Dec 2025 #33

i didn't know the had an annuity for $4 ret5hd Dec 2025 #31

I'm 70. viva la Dec 2025 #32

That is something I would never have to deal with. OldBaldy1701E Dec 26 #34