
(WWJ) – Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is approaching $1 billion. It’s not quite on the level of the astonishing November Powerball prize of $2.04 billion, but it’s certainly life-changing money.
So what would you do first if you hit the jackpot? Buy a new car or house? Pay off debt? Donate to charity? Experts say you should... do nothing.
On a new Daily J, WWJ’s Brian Fisher looks into how the lottery system works, and hears from experts on how you can make sure you don't lose it all after you win it all.
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