11 Big Things People Confessed They’d Do With $30,000 Right Now
AUTHOR: Maya Capasso
If you won $30,000 today, what would you do with the money? There are so many different paths you could take with that chunk of cash.
Here are the top 10 big things people on a popular internet forum would do with the cash if they had an extra $30,000.
1. Buy a Car
$30,000 is the perfect amount to shell out on a reliable brand-new vehicle. To give you an idea, the 2023 Honda HRV starts at $23,800.
2. Pay Medical Bills
A medical emergency in the United States without insurance is expensive, and thousands of Americans are riddled with medical debt. Many users claimed they would use the $30,000 to pay their medical bills and feel some financial freedom.
3. Pay Off Student Loans
Many commenters agreed they would use the $30,000 to pay off their student debt. One user claimed, “to this day, paying the last of that balance is the greatest moment in my life.”
4. Put it in the Bank
For those without immediate expenses to pay, putting the money in a savings account is their go-to idea.
“I could finally be financially comfortable,” one user responded.
5. Dental Work
One user said they would spend the money on dental work to improve their smile and self-esteem. They were in an accident as a child, which left many adult teeth broken for life.
6. Down Payment on a Home
For those looking to settle down, a down payment on a house or a condo was a popular option. While some users wondered if $30,000 is enough to cover a down payment on a home, others said they don’t need a huge place to get by.
7. Invest It
While some users would want to save the $30,000, others suggested investing the money would be a better option. That way, they could see a return on the capital over the years and end up with much more than $30,000 in the long run.
8. Leave an Unsafe Situation
One user claimed she would use the money to start a new life with her kids after escaping her abusive husband. Other commenters urged her to leave the unsafe situation regardless of whether she had that extra $30,000.
“I left with nothing,” one user replied. “It was tough the first year, but not as tough as living with an abusive pr***.”
9. Have an Extravagant Wedding
One user wishes they had the $30,000 to “give my wife the formal wedding she deserves.” Weddings can be costly, so having this extra cash would go a long way.
10. Take a Fancy Vacation
How long could you make $30,000 last on the vacation of a lifetime? Many commenters said they would want to use the money to take a life-changing vacation across the world.
11. Start a Family
One user shared that he and his wife want to start a family, but need the funds for in vitro fertilization (IVF) in order to do so. IVF typically is not covered by insurance and can cost up to $20,000 per IVF cycle.
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