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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 11:21 am 
Rupert has "spent every penny" of the $1 million he won after Survivor All-Stars.
At the end of Survivor All-Stars, the audience voted to give Rupert Boneham $1 million, and he's already burned through it -- and the $120,000 he received as prize money for that show and Survivor Pearl Islands. Of the money, he says, "Spent it all. Spent every penny of it." Lest you think he spent it on hookers and crank, the Philadelphia Daily News' Ellen Gray runs down his expenses. They start with a $520,000 tax payment. Next, "$110,000 [went] to a college fund for his daughter in a tax-free account," and he also spent "about $150,000" on his mother's house. Rupert also gave "$100,000 for Rupert's Kids in his hometown, Indianapolis," and says he spent "a couple of hundred thousand for me for our new house."
http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/
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Max
Member
08-12-2000
| Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 2:18 pm
Good for him! Sounds like he spent it very wisely. 
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Friday, July 23, 2004 - 6:26 am
Thanks for the info, Annie.
Lol, guess he's never heard of investing for the future but if he's happy that's the important thing and I believe he has a very big heart.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 10:08 am
I would consider putting money in a college fund for his daughter investing in the future. Sounds like he needed better tax advice (sorry, I work for tax lawyers - it really warps your way of thinking..LOL).
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 12:14 pm
Roxip, he was handed the check with the taxes already deducted. The final amount is not a design from Rupert or a tax advisor he has hired.
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Spygirl
Member
04-23-2001
| Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 1:09 pm
I would say that buying 2 homes and putting money aside for a college fund for his daughter is investing in the future. Homes typically appreciate in value and build equity...and going to college seems obviously future focused.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 1:19 pm
I would say it sounds like good spending. Generous and practical. Obviously $1 million doesn't go as far as we woul;d all like to think, but houses can be pretty expensive and they can be a great investment. His daughter certainly is a great investment.
Knowing me, I'd have a really great vacation, bills paid off, a good down payment on a house, and my parents and grandma would get some money or something that they need. After that, who knows what would be left? I'd do something with animals but in a different way. my mom would love to have an animal sanctuary kind of thing and she has a ton of land so maybe that would be both a charitable kind of thing and something for my mom.
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Hootyhoot
Member
12-18-2001
| Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 8:02 am
I love seeing Rupert in the commercials for the new Survivor. I imagine they are paying him well and I bet he has found other opportunities to make some money out of his Survivor fame. Does he have a web site?
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 8:06 am
Rupert's website
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 11:51 am
When you first read the headline of this thread, it sounds like he threw it all away. However it sounds to me like he invested very wisely in real estate and his child's future and still had some to give to the kids. So I think he did pretty good. In some parts of California, you can barely buy a small house in the worst section of town for less then $200,000 so I agree that a million after taxes doesn't go that far in today's economy. Of course, with half a million, I'd be tempted to move elsewhere ~ except for Florida. 
Oh, and thanks, Texannie, for the report!
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Monday, September 27, 2004 - 12:02 pm
That sounds like my Rupert...
He spent the money where he thought it would do the most good and still bring comfort to those he loves.
Way to go Rupie!!!!
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Sheilaree
Member
07-19-2002
| Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 12:07 pm
It did sound like he spent his money fast, but he did it wisely. Way to go Rupert.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Monday, November 29, 2004 - 2:48 pm
FYI: Rupert Boneham ("Survivor All-Stars") joins Rob Cesternino ("Survivor All-Stars") and Scott Zakarin (TheFishbowl) for the "Reality Now" radio show on Tuesday, November 30th, at 1PM (PT) / 4PM (ET) to discuss his "Survivor" adventures. Sign on to the chat during the radio show - you can ask Rupert about his Million Dollar Fan Favorite Win and what he has been doing since "All-Stars".
If you can't be there for the live show, be sure to go back later in the evening to listen to the archives.
Deena Bennet ("Survivor Amazon ") joins hosts Rob Cesternino and Jenna Lewis ("Survivor All-Stars") on "Survivor Talk" - Friday, December 3rd, at 12:00 PM (PT) / 3:00 PM (ET) - to talk about her experiences in the Amazon and her thoughts about "Survivor Vanuatu". Chat Fans - get your questions ready for this survivalist. Ask Deena about her time in the Amazon and how this mother and wife adjusted to life in the states after trying to become the ultimate Survivor. More importantly, ask Deena to dish the dirt on her fellow Survivor Contestant and our radio co-host, Rob!!
www.thefishbowl.com
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Friday, September 16, 2005 - 6:22 am
Rupert spent the money wisely.
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Mameblanche
Member
04-13-2005
| Friday, September 16, 2005 - 8:34 am
ITA with KEP.
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Monday, January 23, 2006 - 9:53 am
Oh, thanks for the update Spear...I'm soooo happy for my big guy! Yay!
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Ryn
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Friday, May 12, 2006 - 4:55 pm
I wish I had read this before today..... he was walking around the Indianapolis Speedway with a camera following him - not sure why...
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Heyltslori
Moderator
09-15-2001
| Friday, May 12, 2006 - 5:05 pm
Ryn that is so cool!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Friday, May 12, 2006 - 5:22 pm
Who is the guy with Ryn?
(Just kidding - great picture. It must have been fun meeting him!)
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Friday, May 12, 2006 - 5:41 pm
i'm happier to see ryn than i am to see rupert! HEY RYN!!! it's almost BB time!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, May 12, 2006 - 6:10 pm
Great pic!!
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 5:28 am
Yay!!! Ryan!! Great pic of both of you!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 7:54 am
Kool
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Monday, July 24, 2006 - 9:27 am
Way cool, Ryn! And glad to see Rupert continuing to do so well.
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Roppiepie
Member
05-06-2004
| Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 5:22 pm
I am positive that Rupert is a cast member of Mark Burnett's new show, "Pirate Masters", starting in May!!! I've watched the trailer several times!
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 1:09 pm
$520,000 tax payment... is that why the army is the best in the world? guess he did not win 1 mil after all and with the cost of living he did spend the rest wisely.
make do with what you have!
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Stormie
Member
03-01-2007
| Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 4:49 pm
Wow Ryn, cool!!!
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 7:06 pm
It's sad when you can't even keep HALF of what you win. Yet they keep giving multi-gazillionaires huge tax credits. I think there should a one time tax execption where you are taxed at a lower amount. That is just WRONG IMHO. But does sound like he spent it wisely.
BTW I stumbled on an interesting series of videos on YouTube earlier. Did you guys know Rupert appeared on the Israeli Survivor? LOL it was funny sort of unintentionally. I wish there were subtitles on it, but least he speaks in English and the host and constestants speak in English to him. Here's the link if anyone wants to see..it's 3 parts;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9O72JmEUIw&feature=related
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Mgmriver
Member
04-27-2009
| Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 10:53 am
A million dollars can go fast even when your not using it for frivolous thing. I say they need to up the payment for next season.
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Shenanagon
Member
07-28-2009
| Sunday, December 19, 2010 - 3:39 pm
Ryn you're so handsome thanks for the pic of Rupert!!
Love the link Lurk thankies to you too!!
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 4:54 pm
Guess who's running for Governor of Indiana?
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