In the song of that title from Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye dreams of the ways in which his life would change if he had "a small fortune." He describes a grand house (well, in Anatevka terms) with servants...but that is not primarily for him--it's for his wife, Golde. He talks of being respected and asked for advice. But, most importantly, he wishes for the time to spend in prayer and study: "That would be the sweetest gift of all."
So, I've been thinking of what I would want if I were suddenly rich (a lottery win or something similar). First of all I would pay off any debts--and not just mine, but those of my children as well. Second, I would set up a trust fund for them, so that I knew they would be taken care of in the future. Third, I would spend on myself and my wife: Move to a home without stairs, so that Jill can get around more easily. Take a really nice vacation (once that might have included a cruise...under current conditions, I'm not so sure).
Fourth, I would choose a charity or two and set up a foundation to support them. I'm not sure which ones...that might depend on my exact situation when this windfall occurs.
What would you do with "a small fortune"?
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