We've all had dreams of striking it rich and quitting a job we hate in a blaze of glory. And Wednesday's $725 million jackpot presents the perfect opportunity for winners to live out the fantasy. But as tempting as it may be, a financial planner is warning caution.
Not because you need to keep working (it's not like you'll need the money). But because it's never prudent to make major lifestyle changes immediately upon coming into money, whether it's a lottery jackpot or something more routine like a significant raise or an inheritance. Take a few months to think through any life-altering decisions, and let your emotions even out.
