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IF YOU WERE RICH

Bonkers1 — Thu, 29 May 2025 13:55:55 GMT

Everybody has their thing. I would rescue as many animals as I can and hire people to help me take care of them.

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beckyb1012 — Thu, 29 May 2025 13:58:59 GMT

Feed children. I give every month to local food banks but if I was rich i could touch the lives of so many working class families with food and shelter. My mom stressed this so much for others when I was very young.

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Stray — Thu, 29 May 2025 14:03:14 GMT

I’d try to help veterans in some way. A place where they’d always get necessary care promptly, support or a place to live.

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Sapphiregal — Thu, 29 May 2025 14:05:14 GMT

As soon as I read your title, that is exactly what I was going to say I would do. I live in Texas and we have a huge "dumping" problem. It breaks my heart that I am constantly hearing stories of animal abuse.

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 29 May 2025 14:06:21 GMT

I too would help the animals especially kitties. All kitties and dogs deserve a home with food and love.

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Effie54 — Thu, 29 May 2025 14:09:47 GMT

I would start by helping the homeless population. There are so many folks that can't afford housing, food, never mind medications and health care. There are homeless families, veterans and teen runaways who are overlooked. I would start there.

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beckyb1012 — Thu, 29 May 2025 14:20:25 GMT

@Effie54 wrote:
I would start by helping the homeless population. There are so many folks that can't afford housing, food, never mind medications and health care. There are homeless families, veterans and teen runaways who are overlooked. I would start there.

I just came back from my bank across the street from my office. As I was heading out the door downstairs I noticed a man walking by with all his worldly items on him. Just after 9:00 a.m. here and they are making their way out of the downtown area where they sleep until they can get back tonight. It is so heartbreaking but we can do what we can and as much as we are able.

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lgfan — Thu, 29 May 2025 14:40:44 GMT

If I were rich I would buy properties and offer low income housing to individuals who cannot afford regular housing. The rent prices are ridiculous.

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River Song — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:43:53 GMT

If I were a multi-billionaire, I would go big. Really big. For decades, the USA has grown more food than it can consume. I would use my money to facilitate the procurement, shipping, delivery and distribution of this excess food to not only the needy in the USA but to starving people around the world, such as Sudan and Gaza. In this day and age, there should be no hunger and starvation anywhere. Right now, there is excess food in warehouses that should be going to starving people instead of just sitting there and eventually rotting away. It's a disgrace. It breaks my heart and makes me so angry that this is happening. I was blessed to be born in the USA instead of the slums of Calcutta. There, but for the grace of God, go I.

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JYWilliams — Thu, 29 May 2025 14:43:58 GMT

I would help Veterans and feed anyone in need. Have a program that would help pay, rent, utilities and buy medication and clothing.

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Shanus — Thu, 29 May 2025 14:48:33 GMT

After making huge contributions to Beagle Rescues, I'd move to Paris in a minute...city center to be near all the markets and cafes.

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hopi — Thu, 29 May 2025 14:52:07 GMT

Rich is a relative term. Having everything I need to live makes me feel rich.

That being said if I was billionaire rich there would be so many things to get done. My life would change, not extremely but there definitely would be signs.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:10:38 GMT

I would hire a housekeeping and a groundskeeping service. Numerous charities would benefit from my financial wealth.

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catter70 — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:12:56 GMT

I'd see that those who have helped me over the years are taken care of. I don't know what I'd do with out them. Animal rescue next, then continue to spread the wealth.

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wagirl — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:17:21 GMT

I would, first thing, make sure my 2 adult kids were set up, then I would get myself set up and then look into the various charities.

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SharkE — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:25:00 GMT

Cancer research

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stevieb — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:59:24 GMT

To be honest, first I'd take care of myself, moving to an environment that functions better for me and hiring whatever help I need to maintain it. I'm not talking of anything ostentatious, just more to my liking that better meets my needs. There are a few friends I'd want to help out along the way but probably the bulk of my wealth would go to animal and wildlife charities, with a special fondness for felines of all kinds. There are a few other causes I'd remember as well.

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Boehm Collector — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:42:35 GMT

I would help Our Veterans, Cancer research, St Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison NJ, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Then I would purchase a home in Avalon NJ.

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Nancy Drew — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:49:22 GMT

The list is so long,underprivileged kids, animals, elderly, domestic violence, money for schools, food banks, , the performing arts, national treasures (parks, monuments, historic) . In my 20's I used to be so dazzled by the rich. Now I don't mind if they indulge on themselves, their families but really the ones who really dig deep impression me more.

I met Red Skeleton's daughter who used all her inheritance to open. German Shepherd recuse center. My kind of woman.

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Jo1313 — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:55:54 GMT

@JYWilliams wrote:
I would help Veterans and feed anyone in need. Have a program that would help pay, rent, utilities and buy medication and clothing.

All that plus I would walk away from this house!..Probably donate it to the animal shelter.