I don't have any advice for you, but I had to comment on your use of the word "nice" to describe your wife. I thought it was funny! "I've got these two kids,

I don't have any advice for you, but I had to comment on your use of the word "nice" to describe your wife. I thought it was funny! "I've got these two kids, but my wife, oh boy she's a good 'un!" It was just sweet, is all. Anyway, to be marginally helpful (I hope), I would also recommend that you keep in mind that a lot of the advice you're getting/going to get is meant to protect you from bad things that have happened to other people. It's all probably good advice, but just because those bad things happened to other people, doesn't mean you're going to get caught up in those traps as well. In other words, use your own judgement about this stuff, don't just default to following the advice of others. Maybe some of your friends can handle knowing about your new wealth, maybe you can afford a new car without letting all the money slip away in the first year. You know you better than we do, remember that. Also, pick up chess! It's great! I love it because while there is some money in it, there isn't enough to lock away the good knowledge, so it has a low bar to entry. Something to occupy your time while you do all the other good advice on here, maybe.