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You have an extra $100,000 to give away; you cannot spend it on yourself. What would you do with the money?

If I had $100,000 that I couldn''t spend on myself,I would love to give it away to the people I love and care about.Although I do not get along with my immediate family that much,I would give them some so they could buy them a brand new house.I hate watching my parents suffer because we made a mistake.We bought a beautiful old house but the neighborhood isn't that great.We live in fear at times and I've heard them talking about wanting a home in a better neighborhood.I would help pay their bills to so they could take the money they earned and buy whatever they wanted with it.

Secondly,I would give money to my sister and her boyfriend.They both try hard to live and they are struggling to do so.They have a two year old son and a seventeen year old daughter.They live from pay check to pay check and I would buy them a house,car and food so they could just relax.Even if it was just for a short amount of time.I hate seeing them stressed and I know the extra money would help them alot.

Also,with that money,I would give some to my best friend Jackie because she is the only friend I really love like a sister and I'd do anything for that girl.I've known her for years and she has never hurt me.Amanda is also a close friend and I'd give her money also so her and Jackie could go on a huge shopping spree together.I know they both struggle with insecurities and I know with money,It could help boost their confidance.You'd be surprised what a little style change can do for you.

In conclusion,I would take that money and give the rest of it to the 'real' homeless people.Maybe a few years ago I wouldn't have done that.But with the economy the way it is and how its decreased so fast,I know how easy it is to loose your job and home.I would help feed the kids that cannot eat everyday and I'd give that money to anyone that I saw that needed it.If I had the extra money,I'd do my best to help people I love,and the people in need of money.