Winning the Jackpot!"

It's probably one of the most fun ideas to think about - winning the lottery! So, let's have some fun. Suppose you win the Powerball when the jackpot is at $300,000,000. You are given the option of a lump sum payment or an annuity. The lump sum means receiving the entire cash value at once, but the lump sum will be less than the $300,000,000. The annuity will be paid out in 30 payments over 29 years, which increase by 5% each year to keep up with the cost of living.

In light of the above scenario, would you take the lump sum payout? Or would you take an annuity, and receive the payments over time? Provide a rationale for your response.