[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Benzinga [@Benzinga](/creator/twitter/Benzinga) on x 306.8K followers Created: 2025-07-22 12:59:50 UTC A 23-year-old Reddit user sparked debate after sharing that he and his fiancée won $XXXXXXX on a scratch-off. After taxes, they’re left with $XXXXXXX and a plan to invest, spend, and chase early retirement. Their strategy includes putting $50K into the S&P 500, $20K into savings or other investments, $10K into gold and silver, and using the rest on a car, home repairs, pet surgery, and fun. Their goal? Financial freedom by their 30s or 40s. Some Redditors supported the plan, recommending low-cost index funds like VOO and emphasizing long-term growth. Others were skeptical, noting that even with a XX% return over XX years, $100K would only grow to about $800K—not enough to retire early. The post raised a bigger question: how far can $137K really go? Experts say early retirement requires XX times your annual expenses. If you plan to live on $50K a year, that’s $XXXX million. Factor in inflation, and that number climbs fast. So while the couple's optimism is refreshing, many commenters questioned if they’re overestimating what a one-time windfall can do. It’s a head start, not a full retirement plan—and how they manage it from here will make all the difference.  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [10k](/topic/10k) [50k](/topic/50k) [$10k](/topic/$10k) [$20k](/topic/$20k) [rating agency](/topic/rating-agency) [$50k](/topic/$50k) [retirement](/topic/retirement) [investment](/topic/investment) [Post Link](https://x.com/Benzinga/status/1947642746656653780)
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Benzinga @Benzinga on x 306.8K followers
Created: 2025-07-22 12:59:50 UTC
A 23-year-old Reddit user sparked debate after sharing that he and his fiancée won $XXXXXXX on a scratch-off. After taxes, they’re left with $XXXXXXX and a plan to invest, spend, and chase early retirement.
Their strategy includes putting $50K into the S&P 500, $20K into savings or other investments, $10K into gold and silver, and using the rest on a car, home repairs, pet surgery, and fun.
Their goal? Financial freedom by their 30s or 40s.
Some Redditors supported the plan, recommending low-cost index funds like VOO and emphasizing long-term growth. Others were skeptical, noting that even with a XX% return over XX years, $100K would only grow to about $800K—not enough to retire early.
The post raised a bigger question: how far can $137K really go?
Experts say early retirement requires XX times your annual expenses. If you plan to live on $50K a year, that’s $XXXX million. Factor in inflation, and that number climbs fast.
So while the couple's optimism is refreshing, many commenters questioned if they’re overestimating what a one-time windfall can do.
It’s a head start, not a full retirement plan—and how they manage it from here will make all the difference.
XXXXX engagements
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