We all do it. We daydream about winning the lottery or receiving some random inheritance (the real one, not the email ones!) or sometimes just think about how much having a few extra dollars could change your family finances – just a little bit of help can make a big difference.
What would you do with an extra $1500? I put some thought into this and decided that an extra $1500 would go towards airfare to Calgary to visit my sister every second month through the fall and winter. Just getting away for a weekend does wonders for me, and my sister is one of my favorite people on earth so it would be the perfect way to spend a little extra money.
Scotiabank has a pretty unique campaign called #My1500 designed to have Canadians consider what they would do with an extra $1500 in their pockets. Canadians can submit their answers through Twitter tagging @Scotiabank and using #My1500. The responses have been rolling in and Scotiabank is seeing a few trends among the answers.
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I think these are all great answers! I could certainly see why people would be tempted to put #My1500 towards a vacation (especially a winter one!) and I’m happy to see that the majority would either save it or use it to pay down debt or student loans. Hooray!
One Scotiabank customer had Scotiabank’s help to make his dream come true by surprising his girlfriend with a larger than life proposal that has earned three quarters of a million views and counting! After all, who wouldn’t want to marry an action hero?
Feeling inspired to save? Get a head start before your Scotiabank visit by checking out the tips Arlene Dickinson shared at Scotiabank.com. Some of my favorites include being smart with rewards cards, while rewards are great with everyday purchases, Arlene says it’s important to pay the balance every month (I do this, hooray!). Arlene also suggests finding ways to save every day whether that be packing a lunch or skipping the morning coffee pick-up. “Trimming one small ticket item every day adds up to real savings,” shares Arlene.
Why not take a moment to consider what you would do with an extra $1500 and then enter the contest from Scotiabank by sending a tweet to @Scotiabank telling them what you would do with an extra $1500 and ensuring you use the hashtag #My1500. One winner will be chosen from the tweets every week to win $1500! Good luck everyone, and happy saving!
I would put it towards buying new stuff for my house because i lost everything in a house fire in January 2015
I would fly out to Alberta to visit my son and my brother.
I would help my daughter out!..She is taking university classes and raising a soon to be 2 year old Son…she is working towards her Masters in Social Work!..this can be very trying at times! ..TY!..:)
I would fill up my oil tank and keep warm this winter when my grand kids come to visit . This is so important to me .
I would pay down my Scotia Mortgage
I would buy my son (aged 44 years and recently suffered a debilitating stroke) fitness equipment to set up in his residence that would assist in his rehabilitation process.
I’d start education funds for my grandchildren!
Put it towards a fun family vacation
I would use it for new living room furniture
I would pay a bill or two and buy groceries
I would use all the money to buy really nice gifts for my loved ones this Christmas!
I would give it to my daughter to help pay for her school
I would pay off some over due bills!
I would fly my son home for Christmas!!
I would do some home renovations like tiling our front porch.
I would buy a washer/dryer that I need so badly
I would put it towards our next holiday – it has been a while since we have had one
I would use it to pay off some debt.
I would take a vacation , I just love to travel
I would use it towards existing debt
with an extra $1500 I would be able to buy a couch for our new house (currently we have one love seat for a fam of four)
I would take $500.00 of that money and use it to buy food to donate to the food bank here where i live and the rest i would use to pay for my mom & dads surprise 50th wedding Anniversary party next year
Would be nice ti reduce my dentist’s bill
I would buy schooll stuff and clothing for the grand children
Wow, I don’t even know! LOL.
Probably since Christmas is right around the corner, I would use that as our Christmas gift fund, and since I am a stay at home mom, and my husband makes the income, I would surprise him with gifts, bought with money that isn’t his 🙂
Winter Tire’s, and my car Insurance.
oh goodness! an extra $1500 would certainly go a long wait to getting us a new washer/dryer. both kids were in cloth diapers, and my oldest is now 12 years old, so our little machines have had it. the washer can only handle half loads at a time, otherwise it doesn’t spin 🙁
I would use it to SAVE towards a Disney Vacation.. Put it in the fund 😉
I would pay some bills that have been neglected and buy Christmas gifts for the grandkids!!
I would put it towards an island vacation in the wintertime.
I would love to spend it and enjoy maybe a weekend away with my hubby but I would probably put it towards my daughters 2nd year university tuition.
Pay some bills and to save for a trip next summer.
I would but it towards our credit card debt
I would use it for a family vacation.
I would use the money to pay off bills.
I would help out my kids buy school supplies for their kids going back to school
If I won I would put it away for my grand daughters.
I would take my wife on a looooooong overdue vacation.
I’d use it towards a down payment on a new vehicle.
With an extra $1500 I would buy an new laptop.
I will use to buy ticket for dental – medical mission in the Philippines this Dec.27 to 30 2015
I would use it to pay down debt.
Thank you!
This would be great for the honeymoon! 🙂
Pay down some debt.
I would use the money to take a vacation during the winter to help me with my severe arthritis pain.
I would put it towards our dream trip to Disney World.
I’d use it for Christmas holidays!
I really need a new laptop so I would definitely spend it on that!
I would use it for the renovations we are doing to our house.
I would use the money to buy foods for my poor relatives in the Philippines this Christmas 2015.
I would buy a tablet and a laptop.
I would take my kids on a lil vacation!
I would definitely use it to pay bills
I would pay bills and buy the family a new vanity for the bathroom
I would pay bills and buy a small car for my son.
I would put it towards finishing my basement . We need more room !
I would put it towards a family vacation!!
pay bills and put it towards my son’s RESP.
I will buy tickets to see my family – it’ll just be enough for one return flight.
I would pay bills and put the rest in my kids RESPs.
I would treat some homeless people to a meal, but some gifts for the children at the woman and children’s shelter in Barrie and pay some bills… Scotia bank could come and see the difference helping those in need makes…
I would put it towards a party we are having for my parents 55th anniversary this year.
My granddaughter has gotten a job and has to move away. She graduated last year from university and has only been working part time so she is low on funds. I would give this to her to help her move to the job she trained for. She has worked very hard for this and has been paying her student loans so this would help her get started.
We need a new bed
If I had an extra 1500 I would use it towards getting some hardwood floors in, the carpet is looking so bad.
If I had an extra $1500 I would set it aside & use it to replace my hearing aid which isn’t working as well as it should.
I would put the extra $1500 into some new clothes for work when I return! And the rest to my RRSPs.
I’d put it towards my kids’ RESP.
I would take a little trip!
the pipe from our septic system to the weeping bed needs to be replaced, I would put it towards this
I would love to go on a vacation, but paying off my student loans is more important!!
I’d try to be sensible and put it into my TFSA account.
I would put it towards paying off bills as that is our goal right now.
I would get a new roof.
I’d use it towards a new laptop. This one is so burned out that many letters on the keyboard don’t even work anymore. Thank goodness for the onscreen keyboard.
I would buy my kids a totally awesome swing set!
I would put the money towards my boys RESPs.
With #My1500, I’d start renovating my kitchen into something beautiful.
Week’s excursion to PEI – to rent a lighthouse for a couple of nights – before the BTS Grade 7 blur madness begins…. As my 11 year old son Evan said yesterday “They grow up so fast…” R&R time for my family.
hubby and I want to take a train trip to the Rockies so would do this.
I would purchase a few items we desperately need…. microwave stand, bbq, vacuum, towels, bedding and clothes. We could use some small appliances as well
With an extra $1500, I would split it with my kids, and I would use the rest for bills and groceries, much needed now!!
we are trying to do some renovations to our house so I’d probably buy paint and supplies. This would really come in handy
I would put it towards a family vacation to the caribbean.
I would do some renovations with #my1500
i would paint and redecorate my master bedroom
I’d fly to London, UK.
Cheers.
It would go into my savings to buy my first car. What a fabulous prize that would be!
I would put it towards a vacation.
We had a fire and so many things need replacing. Yes, we had insurance but lost so much.
A few months ago I lost my right arm and I want to go back to school so that 1500 would start a path
I would use it to put a bit more cash in my TFSA and save up for buying a condo!
I would invest in RESP’s for my 2 little grandchildren!
I would put that money towards paying off some bills.. nothing fun, but necessary!
If I had an extra $1500, I’d buy a smart phone since I’m still using a flip phone. I’d use the extra money for the data plan!! Wouldn’t that be wonderful!!!
I would buy my son textbook and supplies as he starts university soon.
i would put it in my TFSA
I would pay off some debts.
I have made a personal commitment that 2/3 of any windfall over $1000 would go to debt, so $1000 has already been spent. The other $500 would go toward getting some art framed that I have been storing for years and would like the chance to enjoy.
I would put it towards my trip to Japan and Taiwan
I’d go on a shopping spree without looking at price tags!
I would use it on my next vacation.
My daughter and I would like to take a trip to Newfoundland. I am on disability so money is very tight. We both really could use a vacation and break from daily life.
I think I’d put it toward my boy’s room. His room is in need of a HUGE update/makeover. He’s 17 and just over 6 ft, so a new bed is needed for my giant too!
I’d put it straight in the bank and start a college fund for my daughter.
Put it towards our renewal of wedding vows in Maui, we were married there 30 yrs ago in 03-01-2016
Put toward a new car.
I’d put it towards hardwood flooring.
I would use the money to take a much needed vacation. I have not had a vacation since 1994.
I would put it towards renos.
I would love to use the money to help open up my gluten free venture!
With an extra $1500…I’d put it right in the bank! 🙂
I would probably go on a huge shopping spree. It’s been awhile!
I would use it to pay bills.
I would paint my house.
I would put the money towards an RESP for my son.
I would add 1/2 to my son RESP and spoil myself with the other half 🙂