Posted on 07/31/2022 6:50:02 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
The winning numbers were: 13-36-45-57-67, Mega Ball: 14
Well duh....time to hire an attorney and financial advisor...so you don’t get too scr**** on the taxes.
IMO 1.33b is enough to not have to worry about getting screwed on taxes.
I'd have to do a little math first.
And security. People come out of the woodwork...the last thing you would need is people knowing who you are and where you are.
Before the drawing my wife asked me what would be the 1st thing I would do if I found out we won.....my answer... “throw up”.
When you calculate the effects of inflation, those dollars paid in the out years are going to be more like nickels. Far better to take it up front and immediately invest in income-producing assets, the value of which will grow with inflation.
Congratulations and best of luck to the winner.
A man comes home one day and says, “Guess what honey? Pack your bags, I won the lottery!”
The wife squeals with delight and says, “That’s great! Should I pack for the mountains or the beach?”
He says, “I don’t care, just get out!”
*RIMSHOT*
My thought would be....Put a Cheshire Cat smile on my face....and say nothing for several minutes.
I worked for an Investment Firm back in the day. Then one of the partners staged a coup and that was the end of THAT job, LOL!
In the 6 months I was there, though, I saw how infinitely EXHAUSTING it was to handle assets of millions of dollars. Can’t even imagine being responsible for billions!
I said I can’t, ‘imagine’ it; I didn’t say I wouldn’t give it a shot, LOL!
BTTT!!!!
Yeah, but the cash option is only $780 million, and after taxes you’re looking at maybe $450-$500 million. Hardly worth the effort, right?
Very noble of you !!! LOL!
What a curse, to suddenly have so much money. Abs I’m not being sarcastic.
Why does it seem all the big winners in these huge lottery jackpots are in blue states?
Remember this winner?
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/powerball-winner-scandal-jack-whittaker-dies-72-71536558
If Lori Leadfoot pulled the winning number, then you know it is rigged.
actually the winning ticket was sold to me in Arkansas but they picked the wrong numbers.
Put it in a Trust. More control, less taxes and liability.
Once again my guardian angel kept me from wasting $2.00.
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