What If You Were The 400 Million Dollar Powerball Winner?

Many Dream Of Winning Big, But Few Ever Do

Who doesn't dream of winning the lottery?
On Wednesday, September 18, 2013, the nation's fifth largest jackpot ever was up for grabs. It's amazing how investing in a two dollar ticket could possibly make you a multi-millionaire.
Though millions of people dream of one day becoming an instant millionaire, the reality is, only a few ever get that opportunity.
Honestly, it would probably be better if you didn't win.

A special on ABC's 20/20 shared the story of one man whose streak of luck cost him his life.

Abraham Shakespeare was a truck driver's assistant who won a 30 million dollar lottery jackpot, receiving 17 million of that back in 2006. In 2009, Shakespeare was declared missing by his family and in January 2010, his body was found buried under a concrete slab in the backyard of an acquaintance.

On the fateful day of his winnings, Shakespeare had five dollars in cash on him. Of that five dollars, two were spent on lottery tickets.

Though he won 17 million dollars in 2006, by 2010, Abraham was broke.

Shakespeare was upset with all of the people who had come to him asking for money, pretending to be his friend, only to get a handout from him.

Enter Dorice Donegan "Dee-Dee" Moore, who launched a business with Abraham and gave herself control over the firm's funds.

She used a million dollars to purchase a Hummer, a Corvette, and a truck, claiming the purchases to be gifts from Shakespeare.

On November 9, 2009, Abraham was reported missing.

It would only be a few months before Shakespeare's body would be found buried under 5 feet (1.5 m) of dirt under a newly constructed concrete slab.

Abraham Shakespeare was 43.

It's a very scary thought, but with so many people hurting for money, would winning the lottery actually make you a winner, or would you end up losing something far more valuable; like your life.

Here's my advice. If you do happen to be one of those who experience a lucky streak and end up winning millions in the lottery, make your first investment a bodyguard.

You should also have someone to manage your finances who has actually managed millions of dollars.

And know who your REAL friends and family are so that you don't get  bombarded with bums wanting a piece of your winnings.

 Until next time,

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Shakespearehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Shakespeare