While I agree with many of the points Ms. Coenen made, calling the move "foolish" may be an dramatic oversimplification. In fact, Mr. Dushop may be one of the wisest lottery winners in history. It stands to reason that if he ably manages his newly more complex financial and personal affairs over the long term, the opportunity cost was money well spent. Or in this case, money never made.

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Tell me why it is so hard to post some comment's?

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If it had been me, as soon as I had that cash in hand, I'd leave everything and disappear. No explanations, just vanish!

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I would not wait a year but i give credit to this guy for showing constraint and it is likely he will keep this money instead of blowing it in two years. If he invests it he will make enough interest to live comfortably and if he gets married..may i suggest a prenuptual?

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Given the large percentage of lottery winners who quickly blow their windfall, waiting and carefully considering the future was probably a good move.

Yeah, he could have simply invested it - and let the cash grow for a year untouched. But he probably also figured he wouldn't be able to leave it alone if it was easily accessible. Hiding the ticket away is simply a way to accomplish that. This is an expensive approach, but cash flow doesn't appear to be one of his current concerns...

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Some people just might not be as greddy as the person
who wrote this article. Wise decision on the person who will
probably invest anyhow and 3.5 mill is good for anyone who
has brains and good sense.

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I think he did the right thing. So many people who have won the lottery in the past are now broke and in debt. I don't know if I would of told my boyfriend/girlfriend either, it was his and only his. I hope with the help of his mother and some geat legal advice he stays a wealthy man forever.
And what did he truly lose? A bit of cash, but I would rather lose a bit of cash and know I am making all the right decisions for the cash I do have. I'm sure that if something had come up that this money was NEEDED for he would of claimed it before now.

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The author is a hater and should be suspened for adding his negative bias opinions...his opinion belongs right down here with the comments...provide the facts; that all you need to do as a writer

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You are a jerk. First of all, 100k is nothing if half might have been spent in the first year! This man who won is probably wiser than his years and you are ignorant and need another outlet to take out your frustrations.

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You get 3.6 million dollars and this writer is worried about the $100,000 he lost in interest. If I get a big winner like that that is the first thing I would do. Take time to think about what I would do before going public. As soon as you do you will start to see relatives you never knew you had. You will all of a sudden amass all kinds of "friends". There are taxes to consider. Investments. Or maybe he was thinking about trading in his girlfriend for a newer, sleeker, younger model. He could afford one now. Big things to consider when you come into a large sum of money. Not something to take lightly.

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coooommmmonn now leve the guy alone,iiiii think he did the right smart thing alyhough he sure could have bought a whole messoh deep fried peanutbutter n banana samwiches,but thats alright mama he did not git all shooookkk up he found out that true love is real than you thank you very much

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