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#1

Ok, so here is the scenario, I have just unexpectedly come into a small sum of money (about A$100,000) and I wanted to buy myself a present (not spending it all). But......do you know I could not think of a single thing that I really want (or need) that either I don't have already or which would cost considerably more than the cash I have.
My main hobby is cycling (but I already have four bikes). I don't really wear jewellery so if I bought something it would sit in a cupboard. I have a nice car. Good telly. Computer which is fine for my needs etc. etc.
So what should I do?
My main hobby is cycling (but I already have four bikes). I don't really wear jewellery so if I bought something it would sit in a cupboard. I have a nice car. Good telly. Computer which is fine for my needs etc. etc.
So what should I do?

#2

Ok, so here is the scenario, I have just unexpectedly come into a small sum of money (about A$100,000) and I wanted to buy myself a present (not spending it all). But......do you know I could not think of a single thing that I really want (or need) that either I don't have already or which would cost considerably more than the cash I have.
My main hobby is cycling (but I already have four bikes). I don't really wear jewellery so if I bought something it would sit in a cupboard. I have a nice car. Good telly. Computer which is fine for my needs etc. etc.
So what should I do?
My main hobby is cycling (but I already have four bikes). I don't really wear jewellery so if I bought something it would sit in a cupboard. I have a nice car. Good telly. Computer which is fine for my needs etc. etc.
So what should I do?

#4
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Be benevolent and give it to a worthwhile charity. You will feel good inside for the philanthropic action you have taken.
May I be as bold as to suggest a charity. One does come to my mind easily as curiously it has the same initials, .... in fact the same name as me.
TD
May I be as bold as to suggest a charity. One does come to my mind easily as curiously it has the same initials, .... in fact the same name as me.

TD

#5

Then put it into a long term investment account with the highest interest and pay off whatever you are allowed whenever you can. Alternatively change mortgage accounts whenever you are able and do it then.
Alternatively, look at investing in a business maybe?
Alternatively, look at investing in a business maybe?

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Ok, so here is the scenario, I have just unexpectedly come into a small sum of money (about A$100,000) and I wanted to buy myself a present (not spending it all). But......do you know I could not think of a single thing that I really want (or need) that either I don't have already or which would cost considerably more than the cash I have.
My main hobby is cycling (but I already have four bikes). I don't really wear jewellery so if I bought something it would sit in a cupboard. I have a nice car. Good telly. Computer which is fine for my needs etc. etc.
So what should I do?
My main hobby is cycling (but I already have four bikes). I don't really wear jewellery so if I bought something it would sit in a cupboard. I have a nice car. Good telly. Computer which is fine for my needs etc. etc.
So what should I do?

#7

Ok, so here is the scenario, I have just unexpectedly come into a small sum of money (about A$100,000) and I wanted to buy myself a present (not spending it all). But......do you know I could not think of a single thing that I really want (or need) that either I don't have already or which would cost considerably more than the cash I have.
My main hobby is cycling (but I already have four bikes). I don't really wear jewellery so if I bought something it would sit in a cupboard. I have a nice car. Good telly. Computer which is fine for my needs etc. etc.
So what should I do?
My main hobby is cycling (but I already have four bikes). I don't really wear jewellery so if I bought something it would sit in a cupboard. I have a nice car. Good telly. Computer which is fine for my needs etc. etc.
So what should I do?
I would do a couple of big jobs around the home I always wanted to do.
Or I would stop work for a year


#8

I'm the boring sort. That money would be sitting in a bank account earning as much interest as possible to offset the mortgage. Then when the mortgage terms allow you I would pay a chunk off.
As for someting fun, I'd probably keep about $10k-20k to the side for a nice trip or something.
As for someting fun, I'd probably keep about $10k-20k to the side for a nice trip or something.

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[QUOTE=MartinH;7869380]Ok, so here is the scenario, I have just unexpectedly come into a small sum of money (about A$100,000) and I wanted to buy myself a present (not spending it all).
Gosh it must be really nice to consider 100k a 'small' amount of money...
Gosh it must be really nice to consider 100k a 'small' amount of money...

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Buy some shares in a decent company. Or buy a nice fishing boat.

#12

Ok, so here is the scenario, I have just unexpectedly come into a small sum of money (about A$100,000) and I wanted to buy myself a present (not spending it all). But......do you know I could not think of a single thing that I really want (or need) that either I don't have already or which would cost considerably more than the cash I have.
My main hobby is cycling (but I already have four bikes). I don't really wear jewellery so if I bought something it would sit in a cupboard. I have a nice car. Good telly. Computer which is fine for my needs etc. etc.
So what should I do?
My main hobby is cycling (but I already have four bikes). I don't really wear jewellery so if I bought something it would sit in a cupboard. I have a nice car. Good telly. Computer which is fine for my needs etc. etc.
So what should I do?


#13

Forget high intererst accounts, you have to pay tax on them, so in the end the interest rate you save on your mortgage is always better than the anything you can gain from a deposit account.
Also, every time you reduce the amount of interest you're paying on your mortgage, you give yourself a tax free pay rise.

#15

Either put it in the bank - or live a little and splash out on a dream holiday. 
There, simple.

There, simple.
