Top 10 Ways To Spend A Windfall Of $1,000

Imagine waking up and finding out you just won $1,000. What would you do with it?

Knowing myself, I'd just throw it in savings because I love to save money. But I know tons of people would pay a huge bill, splurge on a new kitchen appliance, or use it toward a small vacation. The options of endless really.

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Now, if you won during spring and summertime, you'd probably use the money to spruce up your front yard or get a bunch of new plants. I mean, you're not paying for it so why not?! Here's what Rockfordians said they'd do with $1,000 if it just magically appeared in their bank account today.

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Going shopping
Pay off a bill
Putting it toward a credit card balance
Going to an expensive dinner
Buy something nice for myself
New Patio furniture
Down payment on a new car
Paying rent/mortgage
Half in savings, splurge the rest
Adding to a vacation fund
Buying groceries and essentials
Stocking up on pet food
Spa day with a best friend
New kitchenware

The list really goes on and on! $1,000 might not seem like a lot, but when it's unexpectedly in your bank account and you can do whatever you want with it, it really goes a long way. Personally, saving it is ideal, but going on a weekend getaway and staying in a really nice hotel with room service also sounds pretty relaxing.

So, are you picking relaxation or financial comfort?