With a jackpot of 70 million dollars, I can say, without a shadow of a doubt, that my life would completely change if I won the lottery. Now there are many ways I could use this money, but my plan would probably go like this: I would divide the 70 million dollars by seven.
I would take the first 10 million and give it to my parents so that they can have an easy life and do whatever they want. They have done so much for me and I want them to be able to relax and do whatever they wish with the rest of their lives, whether that is traveling the world or something else entirely.
I would use the second 10 million dollars to kick start my career as an author and filmmaker. This money would relieve the worry I have about big expenses, so I could instead focus more on the career I wish to pursue.
I would live off of the next 10 million, and if I wish to stay in college, this extra money would allow me to pursue education and other life expenses without the financial burden.
The fourth set of 10 million dollars I would give to different charities. I would help charities that are supporting and protecting the LGBTQ+ community, women who are pursuing predominantly male careers, and children who don’t have the means to get into the careers they want. If I had the amount of money that the lottery would give me, I would love nothing more than to help people so they have less trouble pursuing their dream careers. Money should never be the determination that stops someone from achieving their dreams, but unfortunately most times it is.
The next 10 million dollars I would put aside to travel. I have always wanted to travel, but I don’t have the money or time to do so, but with 10 million dollars I would have all the money I need to travel the world. I have always wanted to go on a food tour around the world and this 10 million dollars would allow me to do that.
The sixth portion of the 70 million dollars would be split up between my siblings, five million to each of them. Like my parents they have done so much for me, and I want them to be free to do whatever they want in their life without any worry of money issues holding them back.
Finally, I would take the last ten million dollars and put it into a trust fund for any future Stouffers in my family. I want the next generation of my family to pursue whatever they want in their life.
Juliet Stouffer is from Ely, Minn.
Her major is undeclared.
