A guy from my old apt. complex tracked me down to give me a letter that got delivered to my old address. The letter was a consumer redress check for $50 from a lawsuit between the FTC and some scam company. I wasn’t expecting it and I didn’t do anything to earn it, so I feel like I should do something worthwhile with the money. So far I’m thinking of giving some to the guy who tracked me down and the rest to a charity, like Adopt-an-Angel. (Of course there’s the greedy part of me that wants to buy myself a new pair of Docs.)
Nah, forget worthy causes – windfall money should always be used for something fun and frivolous. I’d be on my way to get $50 worth of books, myself, or else save it for my next vacation.
I’d have one pretty nice evening out. Go see the Two Towers, have a moderately nice dinner, stop at the bookstore to spend whatever was left on presents for myself.
Well, first I’d buy a mansion in the Hollywood Hills. Then I’d take some time off, maybe a trip around the world, or a couple of months in Tahiti, depending on the time of year. I’d split the rest between blue chip stocks and T-bills, setting just a little aside for venture capital. Oh, and I’d buy a winery in the Napa Valley.
Usually I would agree, but keep in mind that food banks are really hurting this year, as are “toys-for-tots” type charities since so many who used to give are now out of work themselves. If you haven’t missed the money until now, pass it along. It might mean the difference between a Happy Holiday or the worst holiday ever for someone.
I’d give a bit to the guy who tracked me down, and the rest to charity. I’m currently involved with raising money/collecting stuff for two different charity projects, so I’d probably donate to those.
