Oct 14, 2026 · 3 min · 2 segments
Everyone dreams about winning the lotto and what you would do if you got the win. With $100 million on the line, the winner might need some advice on how to extend that for the rest of their lives…
What should you do? Well, experts say don't tell anyone and don't quit your job.
A financial expert says there are a few critical steps you need to take to avoid putting your fortune at risk if you win the Powerball tonight.
So many do.
They say winning the jackpot is only half the battle.
The other challenge is making sure the money lasts.
Oh, come on, if you can't make $100 million last-
But some can
... you're an idiot.
Some can't.
Well, yeah, s- senior financial advisor Simon Robinson from accounting giant RSM says a lottery win can be life-changing.
Yep.
But without a plan-
Mm
...
even a vast fortune can disappear quickly.
Almos-
He says the statistics-
Almost as quickly as your newfound friends-
Yes
... will disappear
...
the statistics around people losing all their winnings and/or going bankrupt are pretty stark.
Mm.
So he says, you know, if you were to wake up tomorrow morning-
Yeah
What should you do? Well, experts say don't tell anyone and don't quit your job.
A financial expert says there are a few critical steps you need to take to avoid putting your fortune at risk if you win the Powerball tonight.
So many do.
They say winning the jackpot is only half the battle.
The other challenge is making sure the money lasts.
Oh, come on, if you can't make $100 million last-
But some can
... you're an idiot.
Some can't.
Well, yeah, s- senior financial advisor Simon Robinson from accounting giant RSM says a lottery win can be life-changing.
Yep.
But without a plan-
Mm
...
even a vast fortune can disappear quickly.
Almos-
He says the statistics-
Almost as quickly as your newfound friends-
Yes
... will disappear
...
the statistics around people losing all their winnings and/or going bankrupt are pretty stark.
Mm.
So he says, you know, if you were to wake up tomorrow morning-
Yeah
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