For many, winning the lottery jackpot represents the realization of a lifelong dream, primarily because it offers the opportunity to provide strong financial support for their family. Or, at least, that’s how some people see it. For a man, he thought it was best to keep his fortune a secret from his family.
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- Who won the lottery?
- What was the shocking part?
- When did you mention it to your family?
- Why didn’t he tell anyone?
- How long will he keep it a secret?
Who won the lottery?
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Not much is known about the man who won the lottery jackpot. The anonymous man, named ‘John’, tagged ‘The Dave Ramsey Show’ and shared his shocking story on the podcast.
What was the shocking part?
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Contrary to the norm, John, who secured a staggering $22 million jackpot, decided to keep it a secret from his two children, without ever revealing the news to them, in connivance with his wife.
During a recent segment of ‘The Ramsey Show,’ John revealed to host Dave Ramsey that he had won a multi-million dollar prize in a multi-state lottery with his colleagues, but had only told the news to his wife and only one brother. .
When did you mention it to your family?
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About a month after winning the lottery, John revealed that his wife’s great-uncle had passed away, leaving an inheritance for her and her siblings. He light-heartedly mentioned that they humorously used this inheritance as a “cover argument” when they used their earnings to help others.
Additionally, the couple managed to keep the news a secret because they had already paid off the mortgage on the family home before winning the lottery. Additionally, they had previously purchased two Toyotas before their lucky break. The caller emphasized that the family has no intentions of making extravagant improvements.
Why didn’t he tell anyone?
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According to John, his decision was influenced by his research into common mistakes people make after winning the lottery. One of those mistakes is revealing the news to too many people, as this can lead others to expect financial help or assume that you will foot the bill for everything.
He said on the podcast: “My wife and I made a conscious decision to keep it a secret. We haven’t even told our two teenage children. And I know it sounds strange, but we just don’t want them to grow up and become waiters, you know, waiting for us to die so they can get our money back.”
How long will he keep it a secret?
“John” clarified that while he does not intend to keep the information from his children indefinitely, he also has not shared the news with his parents at this time.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn