You just got a $10,000 windfall! But where to put it? Financial experts weigh in — and their advice may surprise you
Key takeaways
- You just got a $10,000 windfall!
- Money makes the world go ‘round, so what happens if some surprise cash comes your way?
- Okay, so that’s what people say they would do with their winnings.
You just got a $10,000 windfall! But where to put it? Financial experts weigh in — and their advice may surprise you People Images / Shutter Stock Aditi Ganguly Sat, June 13, 2026 at 10:35 PM GMT+7 10 min read Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below.
Money makes the world go ‘round, so what happens if some surprise cash comes your way? According to a study from financial services company Empower, which surveyed 1,011 Americans in early March 2026, 65% of Americans said they’d save or invest any money they’d receive from a financial windfall (1). When it comes to debt, 52% said they’d put money towards it and 37% indicated they’d get immediate financial relief by using it to pay their bills.
Okay, so that’s what people say they would do with their winnings. But what should people be doing with the money?