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How the $2 billion Powerball jackpot winner should protect their newfound wealth

Winning the lottery is a dream to many. But if you were to possess a winning lottery ticket in reality, experts say there are a number of things you should do to protect yourself.

After one very lucky person won the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot in Monday's drawing, the prize reset for the next drawing to an estimated $20 million. But since there was no winner Wednesday, the jackpot for Saturday night's drawing has grown to an estimated $47 million.

Lottery officials put the odds of drawing the winning number

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