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Windfall Gain

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Who doesn't secretly wish to inherit a large some of money from some dead distant relative you don't even know of?

I definitely do. It wouldn't hurt to get a cool crore cheque along with a loving message from someone whom you barely knew. And everyone has their own theories of what one would do from such a windfall gain. Shopping, paying back loans, traveling the world, buying new cars, homes, land - on the moon even!

Personally, if I get to inherit a crore - I would do the following, in order of importance:

1. Pay my debts

2. Shop for good clothes & shoes (for all those guys smirking, have you even checked out the latest sports/formal shoes out there?)

3. Take an year off from work and travel

4. Buy amazing gadgets

5. Invest (of what remains, if at all) wisely

Since I don't know of any rich distant dying relative who has a keen interest in being generous to me, any idea as to when would the next season of KBC be aired? Would try seriously this time. :)

What would you do if you get INR 1,00,00,000?

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  1. Anonymous09 June, 2012

    travel, books, food, more books, more food, clothes, more clothes.

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