Winning the Powerball looks like a dream, but it often becomes a disaster. Interdisciplinary research—from behavioral economics to psychology and forensic finance—shows one in three major winners face ruin, addiction, or violence. We'll unpack the math, the psychology of sudden wealth, and the legal and financial systems that make millionaires vulnerable. Practical, evidence-based steps explain how to survive the first 48 hours and convert luck into lasting security instead of a headline cautionary tale.

What We'll Discuss:
- 🎲 The actual odds and expected value
- 🧠 Sudden Wealth Syndrome explained
- 🛡️ First 48-hour survival steps
- 💼 Fee-only advisors vs. commissions
- 🏦 Lump sum vs. annuity tradeoffs
- 🔐 Trusts, gifting, and privacy strategies

📃 Access the full research here：
Why a Billion-Dollar Powerball Could Ruin You

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