And yes, each time they have matched. You've just won a life-changing jackpot.But sometimes it's fun to wonder, "what would I do if it was me?"
"And while it's not wrong to do any of these things, you do need to take a step back and define your goals over the short, mid and long-term so you can make the most out of your good fortune.""Were you good at managing your finances beforehand? If not, having a million dollars in your account won't automatically make you financially savvy," Ms Chiswell tells the ABC.
"I also suggest parking the funds in a high-interest-bearing account until you've had the time to really think about priorities, and to avoid impulse purchasing while you're still on the high of seeing your numbers drop.""We would really need to take stock of where you are now and understand that a lump sum of money won't fix all your problems and concerns," Mr Ford said.
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