Powerball Jackpot At 1.9 Billion For Annuity. One Off Is Overrated
“The curse of losing lotteries is very real,” said Andrew Stoltmann, a Chicago-based attorney who has represented several recent lottery winners. One of the first decisions a winner has to make — whether to accept the jackpot as a lump sum or an annuity — often ends up being their downfall, Stoltmann said. More from Personal Finance: The Powerball jackpot is available. This is the tax bill Free returns at retailers may soon be a thing of the past Affluent shoppers are embracing second-hand shopping The jackpot for Monday night’s drawing is now the biggest lottery prize ever at an estimated $1....