This 20-year-old lotto winner refused $1M in cash and chose $1,000/week for life. Now she's getting slammed for it

Last year, a 20-year-old woman from North Carolina won a huge jackpot in the lottery. But what happened next is raising some eyebrows.

Instead of taking the lump sum payout of $900,000, which would have been paid out as $1 million in cash, she chose to receive her winnings in annual installments of $1,000 per week for life. At first, it seemed like a clever move - after all, who wouldn't want that kind of steady income?

But now, many people are criticizing her decision. Some have even called her "irresponsible" or "reckless," saying she'll spend the money on frivolous things and go broke in the long run.

We've seen this sort of skepticism before - when someone wins a big lottery prize, they often get accused of being reckless or foolish for choosing an annual payout over a lump sum. But is there really anything wrong with her decision?

• Some argue that she'll have more flexibility and security with the steady income.
• Others point out that she's still receiving a significant amount of money each week - it might not be as glamorous as a big lump sum, but it's still a nice cushion.

We'd love to hear from you: do you think this young woman made the right choice? Share your thoughts in the comments below!