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Powerball, Mega Millions Combined Jackpot Hits $2 Billion

The Powerball winnings climbed to $620 million over the weekend, while the Mega Millions prize is now at $1.6 billion before taxes, amounting to a combined jackpot of $2 billion.

CBS News’ Jill Schlesinger (@jillonmoney), host of “Jill on Money” and the podcast “Better Off,” shares advice for lottery winners with Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd.

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