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Four California Lottery players score jackpots totaling $9 million playing scratcher games
According to a California State Lottery press release, lottery players are scoring big jackpots playing the newest scratcher games. In fact, four recent winners have won a total of $9 million...
Protect your financial windfall: 5 crucial tips to keep scammers at bay
A financial windfall—whether through an unexpected inheritance, a winning lottery ticket, a stock windfall, or an unearthed treasure—often comes with an exhilarating wave of joy and excitement....
7 smart steps to take immediately after receiving a financial windfall
Imagine waking up one morning to find that you've just won the lottery, made a massive stock market gain, or inherited assets from a long-lost relative or benefactor. The surprise, excitement, and...
It’s safe to say that most people would welcome a sudden influx of cash or other valuables. You would probably term this windfall a “blessing,” something that potentially could make a big...
From $20 to $806,000 – The incredible story of the John Bartlam teapot
What would you pay for a commonplace, blue-and-white teapot (with a super-glued handle and missing lid) at your local antique shop? $5? $7? Max? So, you can imagine that an unknown online seller...
One lottery drawing, two big winners – $1 million for one, $3 million for the other
Mega Millions jackpots sometimes become so large that even the second-level prizes are news. Consider the Mega Millions drawing on June 9, 2023. Nobody won the mind-numbing jackpot of...