Category: Tips and Tricks

How does it work if you wanted to play the lottery in a state you’re not living in? Is it possible? How does it work in terms of taxes? Where does the payout come from? Here’s a look into how the process works. Is it Possible? Are you allowed to cross state lines in order…

While there are many benefits to hosting a lottery on a state level, these advantages don’t always trickle down to the poor in advantageous ways. Is the lottery ethical? Does it do more harm than good? Let’s take a look at how the lottery negatively affects struggling populations. Tax on the Poor The poor contribute…

Lottery fanatics across the nation spend an exorbitant amount of money every day on tickets. Forty-five of the fifty states support and promote a state lotto. However, there are five states that have vehemently rejected the prospect time and time again. Where is it Illegal? Nevada, Alabama, Utah, Hawaii and Alaska are the five states…

Some people can’t wait to shout it from the rooftops when they win money. However, there are quite a few people who win the lottery and want nothing more than to go off the grid. Fear of being hounded for money by friends and family motivates many to shy away from the spotlight. Is it…

We’ve always been taught that the house always wins, but you can have success at the casino if you know how to play by the rules.  Remember to keep your gaming fun and light – it’s supposed to be fun and enjoyable entertainment.  With that spirit in mind and a few of these tips and…

It’s easy to assume winning a sweepstakes or lottery would be the same in every country. However, our northern neighbor Canada disproves that assumption. With the requirement of a skill test question, they set themselves apart from others. What is a Skill Test Question If you’ve never heard of a skill test question, Sandra Grauschopf…

Maybe you’ve recently won some money or maybe you are still dreaming of the day you’ll be swimming in a big vault of coins.  It’s never too soon to dream big for when you win big.  Renovating your home is a smart investment that will lead to a big return down the line.  It’s always…

When you envision yourself winning the lottery, do you take into account the part where you have to pay taxes? While it’s not the most exciting of topics, it’s important to understand how much of your money you’ll actually be taking home. Overview Any money you win will be taxed as if it’s income. There…

In the current day and age, it’s safe to say everyone has gotten the “You’re a winner!” pop-up at least once. While usually, the unprompted pop-ups claiming you’re a winner are scams or hidden viruses, winning also isn’t so out of reach. With sweepstakes, there is a possibility of winning large and we’ve included some…

Saving your money and raising the bar to your savings account is all about planning, making goals and being mindful of where your dollars are going. It’s also about sacrifice, flexibility, and adapting now so you’ll have more for later (retirement). You may not feel the instant gratification that making a purchase today brings you,…