Mega Millions jackpot hits record $1 BILLION!
Before the drawing at 11 tonight, here are some things to know if you're hoping to head into the weekend as a multimillionaire.
What are the odds?
Players have a one in 302,575,350 chance of winning the jackpot with the
Your numbers match! What should you do first?
Find a qualified estate lawyer, suggests
"Don't sign anything with anyone until you speak to a few" attorneys, he said. "Find a lawyer you're confident in."
Is it better to take a lump sum or an annuity?
"You never want to speak in complete generalities, but lump sum tends to work better," Henry said. "A dollar today is worth more to you and me because of inflation in 10 years. On paper, it may seem like you're getting more with the annuity option, but because you're waiting, the purchasing power is less."
What about taxes?
For winners of
Can the winner remain anonymous?
Anyone who wins big in
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