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How to Spend $100,000
Go ahead, admit it: You have never thought about how you would spend
$100,000. Well, it's time to ponder that possibility now that my
employer -- TheStreet.com -- is offering $100,000 to the player who wins our "Beat the Street" game.
The game is simple to play. All you do is go to this link and sign up to build your winning portfolio. Because I'm an employee of TheStreet.com,
I'm not eligible for the cash, but I can give you a few ideas on how to
spend it. Now, obviously, you can save it, or invest it, or use it to
pay off some debt. But what happens if you have some cash left over, or
best yet, you want to spend it all?
1. The Driveway Looks Bare Without a Mercedes
Few cars on the road today are as eye-catching as a 2007 Mercedes SL 550 Roadster.
Imagine tooling around your neighborhood, top down, as everyone you
know stops and stares. Now, you can lease this fine automobile, but
you're risking a lot of snickering from your neighbors. A leased
Mercedes is equivalent to a borrowed tuxedo. Sticker price on this gem:
$95,575.
Yep, you can have one for 100 grand, if you're willing to
give up Aspen. Instead, you can try a smaller course on a much smaller
mountain in Banner Elk, N.C. You have all you need -- provided you
leave the kids at home or park them in sleeping bags on the floor -- in
this quaint one-bedroom chalet.
If you have never been to Banner Elk, you are missing out. It's a
stunning town, nestled in the mountains of western North Carolina. This
chalet is yours for $89,900.
