[gunsequalfreedom]

A 20-year-old Florida man claimed the $451 million Mega Millions jackpot on Friday, choosing to get $282 million at once instead of more in annual installments.

That would be my choice also.

[Secret Agent Man]

Yup.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

You’d have to do financial analysis before deciding. You might be better off taking the payments (as long as they don’t end when you die). Also, is the entity making the payments sufficiently solvent to pay you reliably over the years?

With payments, you’d be less likely to blow it on women, booze, houses, and cars.

[Kickass Conservative]

No FL State Tax and 37% Federal Tax.

He still nets about $170 Million.

Not too shabby.