[rb22982]

$494 million cash prize
(220 million taxes)
=$274 million net.

274 million * 4% diversified dividend and bond stream = $11m/year and growing to live off without ever toughing principal. Yeah, I could make that work I think.

[reed13k]

Yep....and once you've bought your initial toyset (house, car, boat, etc) you still won't be able to spend it all - provided you diversify as you mention.

Me...I'm setting up a big book/comic book/gaming/diner/Japanese restaurant /Cineplex that will run at a loss. Just so I have something to do outside the house - keeps the wife happy ;)