The Psychology of Lottery Winners: Why Some Go Broke and Others Thrive.

Winning the lottery can be a dream come true—or a financial disaster. Here are 10 psychological factors that determine why some winners go broke while others build lasting wealth.

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Many winners experience emotional shock, leading to impulse spending and poor decisions.

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Winners unprepared for taxes, investments, and budgeting often burn through their fortune.

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Instead of maintaining their habits, some winners upgrade everything—mansions, cars, vacations—without sustainable income.

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Many winners feel guilty or obligated to help everyone, leading to financial drain.

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Some winners put millions into shady deals, bad businesses, or scams, losing everything.

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The thrill of winning can fuel addiction, leading to risky bets and casino losses.

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Those who hire financial planners, tax experts, and lawyers tend to build lasting wealth.

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