There are good threads on reddit and other money forums that have advice on things like this, as I recall:
- Don't make any drastic changes to your life now
- Learn how to make your money work long term (diverse investments with plenty low risk etc)
Give yourself time to understand what you are going to do with it. You don't sound like the type of person that will end up like the lotto winners, but bear in mind a sudden increase in wealth can lead to pretty negative things if not managed.
Of course - it can bring a boatload of positive things too. Think of the things you could do. Retire early, help others, work on something special without worrying about salary, find a hobby :P Congratulations!
- Don't make any drastic changes to your life now
- Learn how to make your money work long term (diverse investments with plenty low risk etc)
Give yourself time to understand what you are going to do with it. You don't sound like the type of person that will end up like the lotto winners, but bear in mind a sudden increase in wealth can lead to pretty negative things if not managed.
Of course - it can bring a boatload of positive things too. Think of the things you could do. Retire early, help others, work on something special without worrying about salary, find a hobby :P Congratulations!