We've all thought about it. I'd by this. I'd buy that. But what if you actually won?
Check your tickets -- it could be you. Somebody bought the last night's winning Powerball ticket at a Metairie gas station. $97 million.
No one has claimed the prize yet. That doesn't mean the winner doesn't know he or she won. I mean, I wouldn't tell everyone right away.
But, here are some things you should do right away if you did win.
Sign the back of the ticket so someone else can't claim the prize.
According to the Louisiana Lottery website, you should then call the Baton Rouge headquarters at 1-800-735-5825. You have 180 days to claim the prize.
Financial planners recommend consulting a professional money manager before collecting the prize, like a certified financial consultant or CPA.
Once you get the money, Amy Winchester, a CFA at Morgan Keegan, told us that you should be careful when sharing the wealth with family and friends. They have to follow the same tax laws you do.
Winchester said it can be overwhelming winning so much money all at once. But, if you surround yourself with capable people you can trust, you'll be just fine.
Once again, the winning Powerball numbers are:
9, 18, 19, 38, 47 and the Powerball was 11
If you won, sign that ticket. If not, keep dreaming like me.