So, when you win the Mega Millions jackpot tonight and find yourself several hundred million dollars richer . . . what are you going to do?  

 --If you answered, "Take a deep breath and then do some careful legal and financial planning" . . . well, you're a better person than me.  I plan to buy Iceland.  Here's a step-by-step guide on the RIGHT way to deal with winning the lottery.

#1.)  Sign the back of the ticket.  That's the first thing you do.  That way it's yours, guaranteed.  Then make a photocopy, take a photo of yourself with it, and lock it in a safe.

#2.)  Your first call should be to a . . . lawyer.  Yes, before you tell your relatives, you need to get a lawyer involved.  Hundreds of millions of dollars complicates EVERYTHING.  You want to be airtight legally from day one.

#3.)  Think realistically about how much you won.  After you take the lump sum and pay the taxes, you'll wind up with about half the jackpot.  And if anyone else also had the winning numbers, you're splitting it with them too.

#4.)  Try to shield your identity.  Some states will make you pick up the jackpot in person.  Others will let you form a trust.  If you can, have your lawyer form a trust and stay anonymous.  It will save you an incomprehensible amount of headaches.

#5.)  Plan one good splurge.  Now that you've taken care of all the boring logistics, think about one or two amazing things you're going to buy.  It'll also get it out of your system.  But wait until you have the money in the bank before you buy.

#6.)  Get the money locked into investments.  Suddenly, every family member and friend will expect money from you.  The more you lock into investments, the less guilty you have to feel about saying "No" 200 times a day. 

If you're trying to spring clean your love life, step one is getting over your ex.  And if you're stuck, we've got four tips to help you out.  Listen up . . .

#1.)  Block Them on Facebook.  Think about what makes you miss your ex the most.  If it's something around your place, throw it out or bury it in your closet.  And if you can't go on Facebook without stalking their page, block them.

#2.)  Follow the 30-Minute Rule.  When you get the urge to call or text your ex, do something else for 30 minutes:  Go for a run, check your favorite website, watch an episode of Modern Family, whatever.  After half an hour, you'll be less interested in contacting them. 

#3.)  Call Your Friends.  If you still feel like calling your ex after the 30-minutes are up, call your friends instead.  But don't just call any friend, since you'll end up venting about your ex.  Call the friend who talks your ear off about EVERYTHING . . . the one who can't stop yapping about her coworkers, her gym routine, or whether "Twilight" is better than "The Hunger Games".  Usually it's annoying, but this is when you NEED it.

#4.)  Make a List.  Write down three reasons you're better off without your ex.  When you miss someone, it's tempting to fixate on the good times you had and forget about the bad.  But when you have a list right in front of you, you see the bigger picture. 

Did this help??  Any other tips to share??