How I would spend $1,000,000

This one is fun. 

OK. First things first. I'd pay off my student loan debt, my car loan. I'd pay my parents' debts, and loans. I'd pay my aunts' mortgages off.
I'd put myself and my family in a position not to "owe" anything to anyone.

Second, I'd buy a house. Nothing extravagant, but something nice. Maybe spend 400K. Something turn-key, in an ideal neighborhood, that we love EVERYTHING about. 

Third, I'd put another $20,000 towards the wedding, so we could have a few extras we'd like. I'd cover the hotel rooms for the weekend for the families and bridal party myself, because I could afford it.

Fourth, Brian and I would probably put at least 200,000 in the bank/investments for later. Let that money grow, and work for us.

...So what's left? Like 300,000. Ok.

We would take a CRAZY European vacation. We've always wanted to go to Europe, especially Greece and Italy. I'd love to throw France, Switzerland, Ireland, and Spain into that mix too--it would be amazing. Maybe we could even pay for some friends to come along... (Rachael? Maybe you'd make that "pact" Brian wanted you to make if there was a European adventure thrown in for free? ;)


I would donate a lump sum to Schwartz--one that was allocated ONLY to give huge bonuses to the staff and to buy new stuff for the kids.


Beyond that, we'd nickel and dime our way through the remainder with trips, upgrades, investments, and savings. I firmly believe that winning $1,000,000 wouldn't change me. Hah.