What Would You Do With $550 Million?

Drawing for record Powerball prize is Wednesday. Is a tropical island in your future?

Four hundred and twenty-five million dollars makes holiday shopping much easier. Wednesday's Powerball jackpot is going to be a record $550 million. So be prepared to stand in line at gas stations, convenience stores, anywhere Powerball is sold. That kind of money leads to the classic lottery daydreams. How would you spend that jackpot? Tell us what you would do and what you would buy. Quit your job and volunteer? Travel the world? Buy your dream house or car? What charities would get a donation? Tell us your plans for the money in the comments.

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Melissa Hebert

1:23 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012

I'd love to give to area organizations like Love-A-Stray and Hospice of the Western Reserve. What would be your favorite donations?   more ›

5 Things To Know Today: Friday, June 3

A lucky lotto ticket, frozen yogurt sale and more!

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