| What would Americans do if they received $100,000? | |
| Pay off existing debts | 57 |
| Save for a rainy day fund/unexpected expenses | 42 |
| Invest toward my retirement | 33 |
| Go on vacation | 23 |
| Buy a car | 21 |
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Sources:
, harrisinteractive.com
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| What would Americans do if they received $100,000? | |
| Pay off existing debts | 57 |
| Save for a rainy day fund/unexpected expenses | 42 |
| Invest toward my retirement | 33 |
| Go on vacation | 23 |
| Buy a car | 21 |
Through a Harris Poll, Americans were asked how they would spend a $100,000 inheritance or lottery win. Most answers were not as fabulous or live-fast as you may imagine; the top three most popular answers went to some form of saving or paying off debt.