<prompt> Human: My grandfather passed away last month and yesterday I received 25000 this month for my inheritance. My mom is heavily pressuring me to save it and put it into CDS or stocks or something else so I can use it for my wedding. At least 2 years away. I currently have well over 30k in student loans, my worst is 13k at 6.55. I already plan to set aside 5k of the 25 to pay off any taxes come february. Im also fine otherwise for money, I have 5 months of bills set aside. My argument is that paying off the 6.5 interest loam will save me money per month faster than the 25k would generate in any type of fund. Is this the right approach or am I missing something? If so how can I talk my parents into seeing it my way.Thanks rpersonalfinance  <response>: Your mom is wrong. She also doesnt want you saving it, she wants you spending it on a 30k wedding when you have student loan debt and the number one reason for divorce is money. 