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Financial experts warn that after winning the $1.7 billion Powerball, winners should avoid common pitfalls such as rushing decisions, going public, skipping professional advice, overspending, and neglecting long-term planning to preserve their wealth and well-being.
The article highlights five alarming money stories from Reddit, including excessive spending during the pandemic, a costly night out, losing a $25,000 wedding ring, investing everything in a failing company, and missing out on a $1.8 million Bitcoin gain, serving as cautionary tales about financial mismanagement and the importance of prudent money habits.
Making money mistakes can be scary and seem catastrophic, but experts say there are ways to prevent, or come back from, almost all of them. A lack of planning and not having specific goals are two of the most common mistakes, experts say. Paying off debt, such as your rent and bills, should be prioritized, and not having a "rainy day pot" is another dangerous yet common mistake. Poor retirement planning is an often overlooked mistake that could follow you for much of your life. Mistakes can often be fixed and aren't the end of the world, the experts say.