Just Jack Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 50% I would guess That's what I usually estimate. The Mega Millions website lists the cash option at $341 million currently. So half that would be about $170 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 2014 to do list: Pay off mortgage, pay off any debts. upgrade season tickets Buy a Winnebago, disappear until next season, be Kenny for a year and attend all home and away games 2015 and beyond: Random acts of charity every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 That's what I usually estimate. The Mega Millions website lists the cash option at $341 million currently. So half that would be about $170 million. I was going to buy a ticket until I saw these numbers. There's no way I can live off of that "jackpot". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Countless idiots have blown these jackpots and are left penniless. This is pretty close to what I'd do... http://blogs.marketwatch.com/realtimeadvice/2012/03/29/how-to-invest-540-mega-millions/ Instead, one approach could be to put half the winnings in high-grade municipal bonds, where the income earned is tax exempt, says Matthew Goff, a financial adviser in Houston. That could bring in roughly $3 million a year in income, he estimates. Another 40% of the winnings could be put in high quality corporate bonds, where it could earn about $2 million a year. And for the sake of helping the jackpot keep pace with inflation, the rest of the cash could be invested in dividend paying stocks. All told, that adds up to an annual income stream of about $7 million, that winners can live off of without having to touch the prize money, says Goff. “You could be much more conservative than say someone with a more typical portfolio,” he says. “Risk taking becomes more of a luxury than a necessity.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Buy a box at the Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Less than an hour to get your ticket for tonight's drawing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac4095 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Cocaine and strippers. Lots of cocaine and strippers. I got the winning ticket let it rain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I got the winning ticket let it rain... You're a loser... The winning ticket is right here.... With me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 The winning numbers for Tuesday night's Mega Millions jackpot, worth $636 million, are 8, 14, 17, 20 and 39, with a Megaball of 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 The winning numbers for Tuesday night's Mega Millions jackpot, worth $636 million, are 8, 14, 17, 20 and 39, with a Megaball of 7. Good thing I didn't send that "Bite me, losers!" email to my coworkers yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I won! I Won! $3 on my $20 Quick Picks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I won! I Won! $3 on my $20 Quick Picks! "I got a rock." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 The winning numbers for Tuesday night's Mega Millions jackpot, worth $636 million, are 8, 14, 17, 20 and 39, with a Megaball of 7. Damn, I only missed by all of them. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 You're a loser... The winning ticket is right here.... With me.... Sadly, I am a loser too ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I only got five numbers...didn't get the Powerball *throwing ticket in the garbage* I guess I have to keep visiting TBD for my enrichment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I only got five numbers...didn't get the Powerball *throwing ticket in the garbage* I guess I have to keep visiting TBD for my enrichment. Uhhh... send it to me, I'm wall papering my living room with losing tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Won 3$ . Spent 18$. Will go put that on 483 daily number today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Had the first 3 numbers...$5 for my $2 investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 crud, I missed it by 6 numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Security Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Drove by the store that sold the winning ticket in Atlanta 2 days ago. Should have stopped in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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