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Don McNay
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Donald Joseph McNay
February 13, 1959 Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
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| Died | May 29, 2016 (aged 57) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Eastern Kentucky University |
| Occupation | Financial author |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Karen Thomas McNay |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Joseph & Ollie O. McNay |
Donald Joseph McNay (born February 13, 1959, died May 29, 2016) was an expert in money matters, especially about lotteries. He lived in Lexington, Kentucky. He also wrote books about finance and contributed to The Huffington Post.
Who Was Don McNay?
Don McNay was born in Covington, Kentucky, on February 13, 1959. He went to Covington Catholic High School. Later, he studied journalism and political science at Eastern Kentucky University. He earned more degrees and became a financial expert. He had special titles like Chartered Financial Consultant. This means he was a trusted advisor for money matters.
In 1982, Don McNay started his own company, McNay Settlement Group Inc. His company helped people manage large sums of money. This included money from legal settlements. He also helped with guardianship, which is when someone manages money for others.
Don McNay was married to Dr. Karen Thomas McNay. She was the President of the Ursuline Academy in New Orleans. This is the oldest Catholic school for girls in the United States. Don McNay had two daughters, Angela and Gena. He passed away on May 29, 2016, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at 57 years old.
Don McNay's Books and Articles
Don McNay was a published author. He wrote a weekly column for The Huffington Post. In his columns, he often wrote about money and how people deal with poverty.
He wrote eight books on different topics. Some of his books were about managing money, like Wealth Without Wall Street. Others were about the lottery, such as Death By Lottery and Life Lessons from the Lottery. He even wrote a book about his weight loss journey called Brand New Man. He also co-wrote a book about golf called Life Lessons from the Golf Course.
Don McNay also ran a company called RRP International. This company published books and digital media.
He was recognized for his writing. In 2005, he won "Best Columnist" from the Kentucky Press Association. He wrote for CNHI news service and the Lexington Herald-Leader newspaper. He also wrote articles for legal and financial magazines.
Lottery Expert Advice
Don McNay was well-known for helping people who won the lottery. He specialized in giving advice to those who suddenly received a lot of money. He appeared on many TV and radio shows to share his insights.
He was on shows like CBS Morning News and CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. He also spoke on ABC News Radio, BBC News, and Al Jazeera. His advice was sought by news outlets around the world.
Many newspapers and magazines also asked for his opinions. These included The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Time, and USA Today. He helped many people understand how to manage their lottery winnings wisely.
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