What the? This was rambling nonsense. Basic lesson for anyone: if you get money, and you're not used to having money, put it in a cash saving account for a w

What the? This was rambling nonsense. Basic lesson for anyone: if you get money, and you're not used to having money, put it in a cash saving account for a while and get used to it. Afterwards learn about investments and slowly start putting your money to work for you. Use what you need to become financially independent (eg paying off old loans, buying a decent car), but don't squander it. Then you're golden and once you're debt free you'll realise money isn't everything and you can enjoy being frugal and saving money towards your kids, charity, etc, and not stuff.