So let's start off with: obviously if you are living comfortably, this isn't a concern for you. I'm asking for those of us struggling to get by, who don't have the ability to just get a loan or credit card to use until we receive our winnings. And I'm not talking about being ...

My course of action WHEN and not IF i win the lotto : Assumption : 100 MILLION USD AFTER TAX, Percentages can be adjusted according to the jackpot win. $100 MILLION EQUITY - 50% = $50 MILLION OWN RESIDENCE (10M) + REITS (5M) - 15% = $15 MILLION GUILT FREE SPENDING MONEY - 5% = $5 MILLION (...

How do they work? Do you set up different trusts for different people or just have one trust that pays out different amounts to different people? Can they borrow against the trust? I assume you are taxed on the money before it goes into the trust. Do beneficiaries have to pay taxes on the money ...

Today's PB is currently $273M for the lump sum. I would share that with two other people, $50M before taxes to each leaving me $173M. What kind of trust should I use to claim the prize, retain anonymity, and not lose any to taxation of the trust?

I just have so many questions and would love to be able to take my time making decisions after I win. But I would also be anxious to get my hands on some money. Do you have to make a whole s-ton of plans and arrangements for what you are going to do with your money before you can start the proces...

I hear stories of people winning the lottery, but then I hear about either dumb people blowing their money on expensive assets only for then to be stolen by thieves, burn money on substance abuse, or domestic violence like a brother who was arrested for allegedly hiring a hitman to kill his broth...

Let just that you live in a state where you must release your name, location and publicity about you in order to win the lottery. At what amount do you need in order to get a lawyer, financial advisor and security etc. Let just stay the lottery winning was 10k to 100k. Do you really need a la...

Let's just say you won 190 million after tax. What car or truck would you buy for a daily driver? I think I would get a nice truck nothing flashy but definitely spec'd out. I wouldn't spend a ton of money on it Maybe 125k. What would you guys do for your daily driver?

The €250 million EuroMillions jackpot has been won tonight by someone in France. While I cannot begin to imagine how they must be feeling right now. I cannot help but feel slightly gutted that it wasn't me. I have this feeling like a win is coming for me, I'm just waiting for it to happen...

Last year if the prize were say $1B the lump sum would be around $500M. Right now the prize is $700M and the lump sum is $316M, less than half. Shouldn't it be at least $350? The Megamillions lump sum is also less than half now. If that keeps up at a certain point the annuity will make more...

If you ever won a lotto jackpot (Eurojackpot, Euromillions, Powerball, Mega Millions) what would be the first thing you'd buy. For me it would be a new TV. Just to replace my 2007 TV. The rest is planned together with a financial advisor

The common question everyone ask is “what is the first thing you’re buying” or “what’s the first big purchase”, but I’m asking after all those things, what do you think are going to be your budget “busters”? Not big one-time purchases that are going to threaten bankruptcy, but those small month-...

I’ve been reading a lot of posts and stories about people advising to stay quiet after winning the lottery and remain anonymous to avoid being targeted for money, robbery, or harassment. Unfortunately, in Canada, lottery winners of substantial amounts must have their photo taken, be featured in ...

Half straight up goes to all the charity work I want to do I want to financially help some nursery and school teachers because they earn very little. I want to help some farmers who do not earn enough from their crops I want to create a vigilante group that punishes criminals who harasses o...

What do you plan to invest in when you win. Do you plan to keep it all in safe investmetns or choose anythign risky? Will you invest in innovation or are you an inventor or anything?I know most people think of the obvious with investing but I am curious if anyone plans to go outside the regular b...

Not talking about mansions or yachts I mean like paying off that one annoying bill, upgrading an old appliance, or finally fixing that leaky roof.

Looks fun, but far too expensive for the average person. Already a truck driver, so I know how to manually shift. Now i just need the money for classes. 😁

Where would you live if you won? Would you stay in your current area? Would you fix up your current house (and how), or would you buy or build something new? I currently rent, so I would definitely buy or build. I think I'd prefer to have a house that I designed to my specifications, but I&...

So I know you are supposed to collect your winnings anonymously if you can and never tell a sole, even your family, but I honestly don't find that realistic, at least for myself. I couldn't not tell my young teens or my 4 siblings. My siblings might be able to keep it a secret, but I ser...

Everyone on this sub: Stay anonymous. Lawyer up. Trust no one. Create a trust. Move in silence, Don’t change your lifestyle. Me, 24 hours after hitting the jackpot: https://imgur.com/a/AGGdKkz Honestly, nothing says “I value privacy” like driving around New York with a vanity plate that scream...

I would take 100 million and put it in the s&p500 and other index funds. How would break down 300 million after tax to invest?

I’m glad this person is finally getting their payout. https://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/01/texas-lottery-winner-payout-settlement-83-million/

I'm sure many of us have looked at properties for when we win it big, but is there anyway to estimate how much these properties will cost us if we've bought them? Or would be able to higher someone to make that estimation after we've won and before we by, and who would that be?

Just read a comment where someone said if they won $300M post tax, they’d give their parents and siblings a mere 2M a piece. Call me more of a family person, but I feel like that’s stingy as heck, percentage wise. Wouldn’t feel right to give my 5 immediate family members anything less than 15M ea...

I just had a random thought. Most of us dream about winning the lottery and retiring early. But imagine you actually did win a large sum, and either don’t have children yet or have kids who are still too young to work. If you and your partner no longer need to work, how would you approach teach...