<prompt> Human: Hello all,To preface things Im 24, live in the UK and a few days ago I found out I was being made redundant at work, I have more than enough money in the bank to cover me while I find something else to do and have no debt, so this has left me pondering what to do with the redundancy payment.Ive been with my current employer for around 2.5 years and am expecting around a 5000 payout but have never been in a situation where Ive had a lump sum like this that I can afford to play with. I dont mind a little risk involved but I dont have much of a financial background at all so something relatively easy is ideal, however I dont mind learning a little if it helps enhancing my returns.Cheers.  <response>: I have more than enough money in the bank Thumbs up! to cover me while I find something else to doUnless it takes you longer than expected to find another job.Thus: invest that money only after you find a new job. 