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'I couldn't believe it': A woman won a 6-figure lottery prize. The next day, she won again
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Updated: 7:36 AM EST Feb 9, 2021
By Daniella Mora, CNN
'I couldn't believe it': A woman won a 6-figure lottery prize. The next day, she won again
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Updated: 7:36 AM EST Feb 9, 2021
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If you ever win the lottery, you will need to set up a plan quickly to stay sane and rich money talks News recommends you start by staying as anonymous as possible to avoid people, not to mention scammers coming out of the woodwork. To try to get a cut. Find an attorney and advisor, preferably a certified financial planner specializing and working with people who suddenly come into money. Consult your advisers before you sign the winning ticket. Hire a certified public accountant that can help you deal with the taxes on your winnings. Again consult someone who deals with big numbers. The side of the lump sum or annual payments is right for you, Forbes recommends. You don't make any major lifestyle changes for the 46 months after winning. Finally, get used to saying no, even to yourself.