every dollar counts, of course. and maybe you're one of those people who would do the exact same thing no matter how much money you have. But most of us are in a position where there's a dollar amount that changes our life. For you, what is that amount today, given your current financial position, obligations, values, etc.? . Assume you received a check in the mail today for one of the amounts below. Note that these are exact dollar amounts, not ranges. Which is the first one that is "life changing"?