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More money, more problems? Managing a windfall

By DAVID PITT

AP Personal Finance Writer

A chance to split a $380 million jackpot. Where’s the problem in that?

Sure the money will change the lives of the Mega Millions lottery winners, but it’s imperative that they have a sound financial plan. Failure to map out a strategy for their winnings could lead to misery.

A retired man in Washington plans to claim his prize on Thursday, while the Idaho ticket holder has yet to surface.