[Aces4]

If we did win the lottery at least we wouldn't have to pay Chicago taxes.

[Fredster]

All this talk about lottery winning brings this to mind.
I met a guy 30 plus years ago the morning after he had won a couple million in the Illinois lottery.
He was in a rough spot in his life and I was trying to help him. To be honest I was a bit envious at the time.
When I congratulated him, he told me something I’ve never forgotten “It isn’t going to change me!”
I didn’t realize how prophetic that was.
The windfall apparently wasn’t what he needed and he didn’t live long enough to collect his second check!

Awhile ago a friend shared a prayer with me…
“I pray that God will make me want what I have!”
Happiness is an inside job!

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Fredster

All this talk about lottery winning brings this to mind.
I met a guy 30 plus years ago the morning after he had won a couple million in the Illinois lottery.
He was in a rough spot in his life and I was trying to help him. To be honest I was a bit envious at the time.
When I congratulated him, he told me something I’ve never forgotten “It isn’t going to change me!”
I didn’t realize how prophetic that was.
The windfall apparently wasn’t what he needed and he didn’t live long enough to collect his second check!

Awhile ago a friend shared a prayer with me…
“I pray that God will make me want what I have!”
Happiness is an inside job!

And that's why I would spread it around to designated projects asap. I want all but enough to live easily on gone in a hurry.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Aces4

And spend what's left of your days trying to manage your investments. Do what makes you happy. Per AI: Assuming a recent $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot, a cash option payout is estimated to be around $589 million before taxes. A lottery winner's final amount will vary based on their total taxable income and state of residence. After federal and state taxes, the final take-home amount could range from over $371 million to under $300 million. Btw, I think going out broke would be the perfect ending, last penny gone on the last day.

I rarely played mega millions and don’t ever since $5 ticket. I haven’t played Powerball this go around yet due to outrageous odds. I do occasionally play something that has lower odds when jack pot up, besides if I win probably give it to son anyway…

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

I rarely played mega millions and don’t ever since $5 ticket. I haven’t played Powerball this go around yet due to outrageous odds. I do occasionally play something that has lower odds when jack pot up, besides if I win probably give it to son anyway…

We discussed it in our home and figure winning over a billion dollars would be more hassle than it's worth at this age. Just the thought of lining up anonymity and security gives me a headache. We bought one ticket, we're done.

[BPRICE1234]

Originally Posted by nn0wheremann

It has taken ten years now, but looking at my TRIM notice, the proposed county taxes, added to the amenity fees, have now topped the $7K mark, just like the old homestead in DuPage County Illinois.

However, I still think the value for dollar paid is better here. There are almost no potholes and I don't have to shovel the rain, nor will I slip and fall on the frozen sunshine.

And you dont have to worry about being shot!