Stories of ordinary people experiencing extraordinary wealth

“…And now over 50 years after she cut her first record… Loretta Lynn still reigns as the rule-breaking, record-setting queen of country music.” President Barack Obama said as he awarded the...

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...

Some financial windfalls occur seemingly out of the blue. We're talking about receiving an inheritance from a long-lost relative, winning the lottery, or making a stock purchase that rapidly goes to...

Imagine waking up one morning to discover you're receiving a financial windfall. Maybe you've just won the lottery, made a massive stock market gain, or inherited assets from a long-lost relative or...

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...

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...