Just cashed out for 2M. What now?
bullseye: Congratulations!I had a loosely similar experience, and here are a few things I would recommend based on what I did, and wish I had done:Tell as few people as possible, preferably just your immediate family. Resist the urge to talk about it with friends and associates. This includes offering to buy every acquaintance drinks or dinner. Pretend nothing has changed.Designate a percentage as money you will not touch... ever.  Find a financial planner, which you trust, and have them help you identify low risk investments. Then, forget about this portion.I don't know how old you are, but assuming you are not at retirement age, begin considering your next move. Consider options that don't require 2mil to get started. ;)This doesn't mean you can't take a well-deserved break, but don't talk yourself into early retirement. This may be more difficult than it seems, so seek motivation in this area wherever you can find it. The fact is, 2mil is certainly nice, but if you stop now, you'll go through it quicker than you think. Treat it as a cushion, not a windfall.Good luck!