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In time for the holidays, the Powerball lottery has soared to a new high, reaching the $1 billion mark for the second time this year. After the Powerball jackpot remained unclaimed on Wednesday, Dec.

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Investing in stocks or index funds has consistently shown growth, far outpacing lottery returns. Odds of winning the lottery are extremely slim, with most players losing money. Long-term investments ...

"Lotteries were used to fund the American colonies and helped bankroll the young nation. In the 18th and 19th centuries, lotteries funded the expansion of Harvard and Yale and allowed the construction ...