• MicroWave@lemmy.worldOP
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    1 year ago

    The new jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would be the third highest in U.S. history and will keep growing until someone wins. Ticket buyers have a chance at $1 billion paid out in yearly increments or a $516.8 million one-time lump sum before taxes.

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      1 year ago

      Always take the lump sum. Pay off your debts then stick it into reliable investments and live off the income from it.

      • ryathal@sh.itjust.works
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        1 year ago

        With a 500m lump sum, you could also take a 100k to just blow on whatever you want with basically 0 impact. You definitely need to limit though l.