What You Should Do Immediately After Winning The Lottery

Timothy Schultz joins Saturday TODAY to discuss how his life changed after winning the Powerball in 1999 when he was just 21 and shares tips on what lottery winners should do immediately after hitting it big.
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[@ericinla65]

1) Keep your mouth shut 2) Get an attorney 3) Move & Change your phone # before you claim the prize

[@Xerdoz]

Why would you want to lose your money to a lawyer?

[@Jojosiwo]

​@@Xerdoztrue there is no need for a lewyer

[@nemtucker6196]

open a trust - I believe you can claim that way : what I don't know is can you do it before or after lol

[@prodigalbrock]

@@Jojosiwothere are a LOT of reasons for a lawyer when you win. Setting up a trust, defending yourself against claims that will definitely come from friends and family saying you told them you’d give them x y and z

[@akbarbukhari]

@@Xerdoz taxes

[@privateconcierge3375]

Timothy Schultz is a cool guy, his channel is Awesome!

[@bradobbink6564]

NO MATER what i won i would have two banks and i would split it in half so if i blew the first bank the second bank would pay me like a Job and if I had 4.000.000 in that bank i would pay myself 1923 dollars a week for 40 years.

[@mechamicro]

@@bradobbink6564 Whole Stock is also good as is never loose in the long run!

[@poseidon3201]

I receive the advice and will apply it to my life very soon when it happens for me.THANKS 💲

[@justincarroll542]

I feel a massive win coming

[@EthanBack-ls8rn]

not me

[@S_hrek]

Apoco si tilin

[@superloverboy25]

I play now 9 years lottery i never hit more than i play so its a sign to hit big one time :) still praying and manifest to win ;)

[@intimidate4339]

Hey man, in all seriousness it’s a bad habit. Your being manipulated by the fantasy of becoming a millionaire over night. Statically you’ll never win, so it’s better to not worry about it.

[@Rayan130.]

hope you win if you do pls tell me

[@Chai_586]

0.0001 good luck Jeff

[@danielwanjala7325]

Return here if you win. I need my cut for wishinh you luck

[@livelifewithkaykay5050]

The first thing I'm going to do is thank God because I knew it was coming. Then I'm going to take a nap because I'm tired. Tomorrow I'm going to wake up and go to work for my last day. Then I'm going to call a lawyer and financial advisor, then after my team is set up, I'm going to turn in the ticket and remain anonymous since my state allows it. After it's all set, I'm going to set up individual funds for my family and give them each a good portion. After that is settled, I'm going to book a trip to Thailand and buy a condo. Relax and figure out what I want to do from there. I will thank God for the financial freedom so that I can complete my actual purpose of connecting with people all over the world telling my story and letting them know that God is real. ❤️✨

[@eazytv1484]

🙏🏽 good luck to you and I.

[@normalgirlcvco]

God bless you

[@pinoypooltv]

Why not try Philippines? haha

[@marqj301]

I like everything except quitting work the next day for a few reasons. If I'm an employer and one of my employees just up and quits, I'd be upset. I know it happens a lot, but that doesn't necessarily make it right. Also, I don't want to give away any hints that I've won the lottery. I'll work for a while longer, but also will be setting up my financial team in the meantime. The only thing I'd do is change my number prior to claiming my ticket because we all know your phone will start blowing up once it's known you're a winner. This is for those whose states don't allow anonymity.

[@andreathompson-bg4hl]

I'm with you I have long stated the first thing I will do is sleep for a week. I have been working for 38 years and I am tired.

[@chosenyung]

I will use the money to help as many people as i can

[@DABA2024]

Absolutely love Timothy Schultz!

[@deanevangelista6359]

If I won, the first thing I would do is change my shorts!

[@Theextremepessimist]

Let me speak with my financial team and I’ll get back with you. Then never get back with them. You leave the leaches in the water.

[@captaintime267]

When I hit the lotto I will just keep it very very quite 👀👀👀👀

[@marlenarogers5709]

Tim is awesome!

[@francislerma7571]

If I win I won't tell

[@pbscraze]

Me neither

[@Native722]

Never spend the principal

[@dearyvette28]

Congratulations to you again!! You are our inspiration

[@quintinjxander]

Save & Invest... Well in my opinion.

[@itstheweather5859]

Just don't answer the phone is you don't know who it is.

[@LoveConquersAll888]

I am so happy for Timothy.

[@Blacklistwar]

The biggest thing I'd do is keep it a secret

[@joegreen4333]

Lawyer and accountants...

[@rietosee05]

Thank you 🎉

[@jsterling6805]

I would love to have that worry.

[@RoyCraig-y8i]

Thank you happy holidays pamily

[@postersm7141]

3:17 The Newscaster just made Timothy‘s point! When you have lots of money, especially all the sudden, it gets very complicated very quickly because of 3:17!!!!

[@marszbars6674]

I always come to the comments section to get advice from all the experts giving their opinions of what I should do with MY money (if I ever win)

[@janellemcleod]

Ok, thank you🙏🏼👍🏼

[@animerabbitden884]

what i would do when people come out of the woodwork i would laugh into there face ha ha ha last time i check i was disown and to those people who say there my friend i would say last time i check you didn't come to my birthday

[@kristiemao4275]

I love Timothy Schultz's KZbin channel on other lottery winners. Are you listening? 😃

[@richardjr]

Good to see you.

[@vinbucketts6209]

My name is Nick and i will win the megamilions jackpot tomorrow ! Go brewers!

[@DustyRolls]

First things first, get some melatonin for sleep. I'd need it for sure 😊

[@Caddylac5555]

Stay consistent with your numbers stay true to them you gotta play to win 🥇

[@garystinten9339]

I want to hear a podcast from Tim with Manuel Franco 💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵🐵🐵💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰

[@michelle-eu8er]

me manifesting by watching this

[@Redawesomeoby]

First two purchases are a lawyer and an investment advisor

[@cynthiajones4332]

Don't set your hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy. 1 Timothy 6:17 For God so loved the world that He gave His son Jesus (unto death on the cross) that whoever believes in Him will not die but have eternal life. John 3:16

[@softlightlaboratory]

Don't care

[@catalinalopezleonmi]

No tengo ordenador no entiendo de numeros soy mayor 76 años no puedo hablar no puedo andar boy encarillo de roedas escotel soy 76 años de Andalucía Jaén Capital

[@iamlotteryjackpotwinnerbil2957]

Get ready for my interview I will just be new to the spot light but it is coming soon.

[@bamagym]

Seek financial advisors is the answer if you dont want to listen to the other 3:47 seconds of jibberish

[@HM2SGT]

I wanna be a wealthy lotto jackpot winner 🍀🤞🙏

[@SayLessAli]

Timmmm

[@carlosalenduran4630]

If I ever win the lottery or the Powerball and I know I'm going to because I can feel it I would not help anybody I'm sorry I need to help myself first cuz I've been through a lot of lot about times and none of my friends has been there for me and I asked him for help everybody just turned away so if I ever win and they will probably find out they'll come to me for help and I'm going to say no you did this in the past so I'm sorry but I will disappear I will buy me a nice house a new car and live life the way I want to leave it very responsible.

[@SolHersh]

skip to 1:50 for the answer

[@mitrahall2690]

Try to enjoy life!.

[@liamliam5341]

Do not tell anyone.

[@cracknoir8397]

Go and visit a lawyer and make a will that will make it hard for any 1 who contests your will that's my number 1 thing after winner huge amount in the lottery

[@roadracejunkies4827]

Win the Money and Help the homeless People with some of the money. Avoid giving money to the church pastors and Politicians. Avoid Organized charity. Set up your own. Avoid banker and their loans. Avoid creditors

[@rexiiforsure9558]

Here is the steps to take if you win the $1 billion Powerball 1. Announce and brag to everybody that you won it the lottery 2 do it as Warren Buffett do would and put at least 75% of it in the S&P 500 Index fund 3 actually better scratch off step one

[@scottbutler5421]

I would keep the house I am currently in... but I would not leave there. my mail would go there. but I would not

[@joneslukas]

I didn't know lottery winners are called self made millionaires!

[@mosthated.e.2422]

* Manifestors

[@donnlowel2387]

I'll leave my house, get a Airbnb, change your phone number, and don't tell anyone... no one. Get a very good lawyer, set up a trust fund, invest some of your winnings, and live your life.

[@catalinalopezleonmi]

Soy llo N veo nada no tengo ordenador

[@monstersince]

give it away

[@theoutdoorguy8740]

I'm getting a lawyer. The money will be claimed anonymously. Putting money in trust accounts. Paying off all my debts. Not quit my job. I would not tell anybody I won a large lottery. Inherited some money. I also would not spend the money foolishly.

[@scratchcardsandcollectible7455]

😮

[@diamondqueenentertainment4162]

🙏🏽TODAY I 🪞HAVE WON THE LOTTERY 💯💫💰 🧘🏽‍♀️I WILL COME BACK WHEN IT MANIFEST👁️

[@nyrareddy9966]

I won mega million 😂🎉

[@xavierjamal8755]

Cousin 😂

[@stormysmom222]

Information the majority of us don't need to know

[@theenlightenedexchange4817]

how do you know if you won it . i been persecuted for even trying to help the People i know

[@deisyiscibirpridi2193]

Dónde llamo para mis documentos nadie me soluciona nada y estoy viviendo en una carpa de campaña y ya hoy me llegó la policía que tengo que irme de aquí donde tengo mi carpa de campaña me tomaron una foto y las huellas digitales pero que tengo que moverme lo más pronto posible de el lugar

[@robertbouchard963]

The fact this dude was an N64 guy and not a PS1 guy in 1999 makes me not trust him.

[@hugovillamarin7506]

👍

[@KA-eu9sy]

$1.6 Billion win? I would buy Twitter and rehire all its laid off staff.

[@Greeneggsandham123]

Then ban Musk from platform!😊

[@Usatimes66]

Is Bangladeshi people eligible for buying ticket from Bangladesh?

[@deepsky7206]

activists posing as tv anchors posing as journalists

[@user-friendlyhad]

If won billion , lwould like to take around world..

[@SoCalBrian]

2:20 don’t respond to them!

[@chessforfunonly1586]

This video taught me nothing

[@emmanuelrodriguez7966]

Just day dreaming here.

[@paratrooperlane7022]

Trump 2024...........

[@fallguy4209]

All that money and his hair is a mess

[@theblackpillbehemoth]

powerbalF

[@randallteagle4328]

Hide someplace

[@A_friendwithoutbenefits]

I wouldn't tell a soul if I won the lottery. Don't get why anyone would want to go public and subject themselves to envy, jealousy, requests for money and dangerous characters coming after their money. I would help out my loved ones, but would pick a stock that exploded, and explain I made money from investing in that stock.

[@garystinten9339]

Yeah a good investment choice odds wise is about as likely as a lottery win..

[@chantal4523]

I think some state they make you go public when you won.

[@mffuniverse3806]

You people fail to understand basic law, this is why some lawyers, “accountants & financial advisors” get off with your money when you hire them. Firstly, when winning the -tax fraud money laundering- lottery whatever state you live in that may require you to be subject of public appearance. Secondly, when in the process of securing your financial sector, you will have a hard time trying to find lawyers, accountants, and advisors who aren’t unethical and or immoral. Thirdly, if you passed those first 2 with flying colors the next issue is your fellow neighbors, it’s quite simple on what to do at this stage. If I were to win the lottery even though I don’t participate in such shams, I would keep my job until I am completely secured, take my time evaluating my financial law team, and getting a government phone.

[@bigd3266]

@@mffuniverse3806 where do you get your information from let me guess infowars smfh lol

[@Divine-pg1wm]

Congratulations to all the winners out there🎉🥳

[@riffraff9070]

This did not help at all. "Call financial advisors" Ok who? Whos trusted, what are the red flags? Whats the next step?

[@iHAVEtheMUSICuWANT]

I’m about to win the $670 million power all drawing tonight👍

[@MaxAdventuresWith7]

Max here. I know what I am doing if I win that whopping $1.25 BILLION MM jackpot this Friday. I am sharing it big time! 🍀😀

[@andreathompson-bg4hl]

Thank you cousin max

[@adrianasreport]

I watch his channel all the time, lol.

[@slshusker]

Hire a low cost name brand financial advisor and have them set up a Trust so you can claim the winnings anonymously (many States).

[@elliottharris9015]

First thing I would do is hire a good accountant.

[@mffuniverse3806]

Nope find a integrity lawyer, and pray he has connections with integrity accountant and financial advisors

[@tarag7292]

Finding a lawyer I can trust and a financial fiduciary would be the very first things I would do.

[@thehealinggarden7850]

I’m so happy to see Tim on the today show I watch him all the time 🥰🥰🥰

[@ladyjustice1474]

1st get a lawyer to help keep your name out of the press, and what will happen regarding taxes, plus have a will drawn up. 2nd: tell no one, don't make any sudden changes, in where you live, what you drive, or quit your job. 3: do not give anyone a large cash gift. Especially when they know how much you make working. Do not buy anyone expensive gifts.

[@TJ-100]

I’m definitely changing what I drive, u trippin

[@opheliad7452]

Am definitely quitting lol

[@arveedibira2454]

i dont like to be interviewed ever if im a winner😂😂😓😓😓😅😅

[@nzingaayo-mamadi3753]

I’m so proud of you, Timothy! I’ve been watching your channel for a minute. GREAT JOB! You are looking more and more comfortable in your role.

[@sebastiannorrington3792]

Do a direct deposit do no one can follow you to the bank.

[@hamidghazi8724]

God bless him.. You can help a lot of people with that type of money.. Jesus = Lord 👑🙏🏽❤️

[@Milwaukeemale34]

I would help as many as possible also invest in my city, schools, streets, and homeless.

[@flintjackson449]

Nintendo 64? Oh heck yeah.

[@icesummer388]

seek financial advisor is really a good advise. But i am thinig also if the financial advisor should tell me if i need to incorporate my self and build a company instead to manage money through the investments that i will made and it will generate

[@mj4lyfe101]

Good to see Tim on here! Love his channel.

[@johncameron4194]

Timothy Is a very cool guy

[@SausageandWine]

If you hit lottery as a French guys i would do an anonymous interview with Tim on his podcast to share my experience.

[@donatello9482]

Watching this for when I win the lottery

[@mosthated.e.2422]

Timothy Schultz 🔥

[@lindacoffey4799]

First you sign the ticket and keep it in a safe place..

[@davidmarquez1267]

literally didn’t say anything but keep your feet on the ground 😂

[@Wqghfxz]

Which one is better? When one person has a billion dollars or when 1000 people have a million dollars each?

[@gennyvergara63]

The latter. Because there are at least a thousand less people who'll ask money from me.

[@Wqghfxz]

@@gennyvergara63 Good job

[@skinovtheperineum1208]

I think it's when 500,000,000 people each have two bucks still in their pockets.

[@Wqghfxz]

@@skinovtheperineum1208 You might be right about it actually

[@rolandojr.antonio6855]

1000 person with millions

[@sherriemaines1683]

Thank God first Keep silent Hire an attorney DON'T change your lifestyle right away Pay off debits and anyone you owe Invest/live off your investments Do NOT go into business with family or friends Most importantly, donate, share with those who have no resources and be anonymous. Be grateful and enjoy

[@fostermarcus86]

No box unchecked!