<prompt> Human: Im debt free own a car and own a house thats needs some fixing but is livable.I have no formal education besides highschool.Also ive been in the oilfield my whole working life and it can be up and down could use some advice.  <response>: From what Ive gathered, the oil industry can be rather volatile. If I was you, Id build up a hefty emergency fund in case shit hits the fan.Get your house fixed up. One mistake I see made far too often is saving yourself broke on many things. If you just patch up things for an extended period of time, itll end up costing you more. After that, find some investment routes that come to your liking. The more you save now, the better. Compounding interest is a wonderful thing. 