Every one dreams of winning the lottery, but what are the first things you should do are not necessarily the same things you would do. Some of the things you should do are: remain anonymous if your state allows you (Maine does not), hire a tax pro, pay off debts, live within a budget and take steps to protect your money.

Most people, when asked, said the first thing they would do with their winnings is to help out family and friends that need the cash. Coming in second on the list is going on an all-out fancy vacation followed by buying a luxury home.

The thing about winning the lottery is if you would do the things you should do before the things you would do, you’d still be able to do the things you would do after the things you should do. Make sense? It does!

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