Ok I got $200,000, what now.?
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Well the first step to managing your finances is to consider your priorities.  With three children you may be concerned about their education and creating a sense of everyday stability.  If your goal is to maximize the livelihood for your family than renting and investing in a business may not be the best options.\n\nRenting can be throwing away money, whereas home ownership is taking your liquid assets and converting them to a home.  Home ownership is preferable to renting; homes tend to appreciate in value.  Buying a home will provide a safe and stable place to live in for you and your familly while allowing for the potential to earn returns on the appreciation or home value.  I'm not certain where you live, but it may be possible to purchase a home with that money or in the least make a significant down payment.  \n\nI would not recommend starting a business if you lack business experience, the rate of small business failure is high.  If you are determined to start a business and do not have a business degree or a masters in business you may want to invest in your education before going forward.  At the end of your education you just may decide not to start a business after all.\n\nIn reality $200,000 is not a lot of money--don't get me wrong it is a significant sum of money.  It is very easy to squander that kind of money if you neglect your priorities.  So beware unless you budget and make a plan to use that money wisely.
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Depends on how much money you already have.  If you're making $200,000 a year than it's pennies.  But if you're on welfare or working at Wendy's then it's alot.  Considering you own two properties, $3,000 probably isn't a whole lot, but it will make a dent in your wallet :-(
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I'd first hire a lawyer and a financel advisor, then pay off any bills that I owe and they do the same for my parents and sister. Then I give some money to my parents and sister, a few thousand dollars to four close friends and then I'd buy a condo and a nice car, no sport car, just a nice car and then invest the rest of the money and goto college full-time
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right now about $2000
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I think next In thing will be real estate.\ndo watch for good property.\nor else invest in pharma shares
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You can honestly do it trading options.  You could get a margin account which would automatically give you a $20000 account, $10k yours and $10k borrowed.  Then buy "calls" on stocks you think are going to go up and "puts" on stocks you think are going to go down.  If you chose wisely you will get rich quick, if foolishly you will be over $20,000 in debt in a matter of days.
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Go to a bank and take out a loan... very unlikely that you'll find any answers that you want.. no one is going to give/loan/borrow/invest.. whatever you want to call it.. that much money to someone on yahoo.. come on kid.. seriously!
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Most people are taking a shot in the dark like im about to do, because you never told us your age and/or your interests. \n\nFirst off, if your nowhere near driving age then id  buy a really nice LCD TV(30-40 inches sounds nice), and even then you should have a couple thousand to play around with. \n\nIf your gettin close to, or over 16 years of age then drop that load into a savings account if your not driving yet, or if you are driving that would not only be a NICE downpayment for a car it could buy you a car all the way depending on how expensive you want to get.  If your happy with your current car and over 16 keep it in a savings account because you will need cash for an apartment/home, college, ect...\n\nIf you dont like my previos suggestions heres a list of other stuff to blow it on :P\n\nMP3 Player(go buy the best Ipod on the market hehe)\nPSP\nXbox 360\nPortable Dvd player\nDvd recorder\nSurround sound\nStereo\nTickets to your favorite Pro Ball game or Concert Tickets\nBuy a puppy :P\nI'm a guy, but it seems like chicks do spend a lot on shoes\n\nOr you could invest your money in the stock market, CD's (not music >.<, go to your bank to find out more), U.S. Savings Bonds, ect...
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I would suggest you get financial advice from a bank or other lending company .  if you think people are gonna give you money ,  your nuts
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work, save and invest.  if you want money go to where the money is.
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You should invest your life savings. Truly, you should. Just send it to me and I will handle that for you.
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Its not how much money you actually have, its all about your assets. Try picking up a personal finance book. It can get you on the road to wealth. One of my favorite authors is David Bach. He writes several books on this subject. No one can answer for you how much money you need or want. All anyone can say is what they feel THEY need to be wealthy. Besides a dollar amount of 50 million today will not be worth nearly as much as 30 years from now. Good luck on your values ladder. you'll understand when you read the book.
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That 1 answer was funny. But anyway\nFor whatever reason you filed BR maybe you were helping your sick mother or your e-wife left you for your best friend and she took everything or the company you worked for took your 401k and fired you without telling you what was going to happen. I had to say that Some people do have Reasons and good ones for BR. I could go into welfare and Vets but I wont But your answer is\nIt depends on how much interest you wanna pay.\nThe best thing to do is get your credit back up to a good standing. Get Creditcards  pay them on time and make double the payment. after a few years you can get a better loan on a car.\nYou could go to a but here pay here place but the interest is high there too. Soo\nIts up to you But remember it seems like your asking because you filed and you are getting alot of mail on this new car deals ect. \nRemember it seems easy to get a car or CC after you file this is cause they know they got you. You cant file again they can tack you down and take your pay check your tax return ect. So before you buy make sure you can pay it off. as for the time. It all depends on the interest 21% on a 21000.00 car is alot. build your credit up first before you pay 45000.00 for a 21000.00 car
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lump sum, you would probably get about $150 million.  After taxes, you take about $105 million.
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Pay off the car, set up both college funds, and take a vacation.\n\nIt's amazing how $100K doesn't go that far...
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Pay all your current bills. Save as much money as possible and the next time you get a lump sum of money like tax time..take the money you have saved and the taxes and pay them off at one time.
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Leave.  Today.  As soon as you read this.  Do not pass Go.  Do not collect $200.  Right now.  Get what I'm saying??