[Crazy_Charlie]

How would you react if you suddenly had a LOT more on your bank account than usual? Today when I checked my banaccount I had really a lot more than I thought... someone had transfered around 5000 dollars to me (aproximate amount, since it's a different currency). It's like a present from another worls, since I have been completely broke for so long, and this will help me with some depth I have. But I am immediately completely paranoid. Who did this? Why? What for? What is expected in return? I can't get up the name of the person giving it to me, and I couldn't get through on the phone to the bank. I'd like to withdraw some money immediately since I have at least 4 bills lying spread around that really should be payed soon, but I don't dare... what if that someone claims them back? I really don't know if I should be happy or scared, and nt being all the way UP mentally I really get confused (though, I'm not sure yet if it's in a good way or a bad way). At the same time I think: why doesn't this happen more often?

Anyone who has experienced the same?

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[silver_queen]

I think you should check up on where the money came from before you spend it, since if it was paid into your account by mistake, it could be withdrawn.

[Crazy_Charlie]

Yeah, I will... but I also know that if there is a private person who has transfered them, the bank is actually not allowed to withdraw it without my consent, no matter what... (funny rules, heh)The only thing they then can do is to give the person the name of me, and then he can contact me himsef and ask me to give it back. But no, I wont use it before I know where it comes from, and maybe not even then. If I have gotten it from someone who wants something back for it, I do not want them... but in any case, I'm going to get disapointed if I can't keepå them... why do anyone transfer that much to my account without telling me about it first? It really stresses me up... and I'm not easily stressed up by things like this...


AAAARGHH

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(btw, this is REALLY ironic!)

[colors]

oh sorry to tell you they track it backwards, which means they will find it.

(On the other hand, it is nice to think about it.)

Colors

[Crazy_Charlie]

Yes true, they will find it, but they are not allowed to withdraw anything from my account without my permission

But anyway, the money was from the state, some money that I aparently should have had one year ago but they "forgot" to tell me about it. Well, thats good, because if I had known about it and been waiting for the money a whol eyear I would be all around in frustration by now.

But... YIEY, I'M GOING SHOPPING! I've even showered today! Maybe in a few days the energy will allow me to buy myself a few nice things

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[Crazy_Charlie]

I must admit that I do feel a bit bad about suddenly getting all this though, they could have given me just a small fee once in a while instead (yeah, I'm one of those morons that are ashamed of having more money than I strictly speaking need).

Should I:
1. transfer some of it to the survivors of the tragedy (I have already given what I could afford before (and a bit more than that), and so far it seems to be quite a lot going in that direction, so I'm a bit insecure about that one)
2. be a bit more "selfish" and put some of it on my daughters savings account?

Any thoughts?

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[sqrlb8]

Okay, I'm probably from mars. First, all of ya'll stand in a line altogether, ok, so I can dope slap you all at once. (course not really) But sheesh, if that had happened to me, my post would be about wondering if I spent the money wisely, not whether or not I should spend it. It's not like it's wrong to spend the money in your own account, no culpability could ever come back on you for it. Go for it.

It even gives me a vicarious thrill to even advise on the matter peripherally.

[sqrlb8]

Well, a person COULD read ALL the posts on a subject before responding. Now who needs dopeslapped? Doh!

Glad it turned out so easy, and what a great story. Glad I didn't really have to embarass myself by shamelessly encouraging you to abandon all respect for social institution and convention, it's just my nature to seize any opportunity to appear foolish.

[Rebound]

I think you should try to be guilt free about this cash CC. I'm with sqrl in that my biggest worry would be that I might blow it foolishly. But it's yours now. I would say spend some on the stuff you need, bills and what have you, get a little something nice for yourself, and hold on to the rest. I'm sure it will come in handy in the future. If you want to give some to your daughter, i.e. deposit some in her savings, then by all means. But I guess I'm quite selfish when it comes to something like that. I think that if you hold onto some of it you will be glad you did further down the road.

Let's see....if money magically appeared...I would have to donate some more. I'd be able to feel really good about that. See....pure selfishness.

Then (if I had them) I'd buy my girl and my man and myself each a nice treat. The rest would go to pay off debt cuz that keeps me awake at night. If you don't have debt, I'd put some in savings and the rest would go for decorating that house! Yeeha!

emmy

[soledad1]

That's a very nice problem to have!

I think if you've all ready contributed to the disaster relief and still want to give something to charity maybe seek out some local charity and give to them. Sometimes after major disasters everyone gives all their donations to one need and the small charities don't get as much as they usually do. Or you could do a few small personal surprise gifts to spread the joy and send flowers to someone like the babysitter or your secretary or someone you haven't seen in a long time like an old teacher.....or buy books for the children's library or a school......

I do think since the money wasn't expected you should enjoy it! At least some of it. Buy something beautiful for your new house or treat yourself to a little vacation or spa time.

I feel ashamed for having too much money a lot of times too although I have very little to be living in my country. But I don't think giving everything away is the best answer. My advice is ENJOY and don't feel guilty

[wisewoman]

I am always giving everything away. Pay your bills, pay some ahead of due date, get what your child will need for clothing etc in the near future. Give yourself something you want, hmmm, for me it would be dsl. No need for guilt, we are speaking of a tiny amount of money and I see people everyday with very large amounts who ARE selfish. You do what improves your life with this. And if you need to give go find a local charity and buy a kid a set of clothes and a toy.

[Crazy_Charlie]

Hoi
Had several hours in the city today, and actually mostly enjoyed the fact KNOWING what I could afford, hehe. I was also scanning for future presents. Bought myself a few new CD's and new tarotcards, some nice cards and some incence. A nice smelling soap and some paint. It didn't cost a lot, and I can use it further and create something nice. I took out some extra that I am going to use tomorrow to make a nice pressie for a friend of mine in Norway. She is pregnant and alone, and having a tough time. I thought I could fill up a box with some yummie Dutch cakes, some nice smelling soaps and incents, and a few nice things for her apartment. That will make her feel better in winterdark Norway I saw a few things that my boyfriend would really like, so he's gonna get that, and my daughters gonna get another doll (she has only one, and she totally adores dolls). I have finally paid my bill for the doctor (due to a combination of me being slow and the postoffice denying my existence I was for a moment not insured, and in that very moment I had to get a long lasting heavy bronchitis- bla). Still it will be plenty left for future bills
I bought myself a tiny bit of dutch weed, and fo rthe first time in God knows what I'm having a little high... and it's even totally legal! So now I'm off to make todays combination of colors before bedtime

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