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Odds are you've read about the lotto

Jan 13, 2016
The media is just as crazy about the lotto as everyone else is — maybe more.

Piggy Bank Award: Financially planning a windfall

Jan 6, 2012
We congratulate a man who decided to squirrel away his Lotto winnings until he finished drafting a sound financial plan for his millions rather than spending it on the high life.
Spend your winnings wisely!
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