<prompt> Human: So Ill start by saying I can still see, for the ones who were wondering. But I can only see out of 1 eye. When I was 10 now 21 I had an accident involving a Glow-in-the-dark star, a not so coordinated friend of mine and a very moonless, dark night. Long story short, to keep this about personal finances, my friend cut my eye open, had to get emergency surgery and so on... ended up losing my vision.When this occurred, I was staying at his place, so their insurance is covering for damages. I dont know all the details on how the amount was finalized or agreed upon, like I said, I was only 10.But, the important thing is that I will be receiving 100,000 over the course of my early adulthood 18-36 spread across in bulk not equal payments. I have decided to stick it in an account, not to touch it, and let it grow interest over the course of 40 years. Now that sounds great in an idealperfect situation, but not everything works out how you want. Ive only had legal access to the money for a few years from when I turned 18, and my dad has had primary control over it since I was younger. Im just looking to see all my options in a situation like this. 1. Leave it? Let it grow and forget about it?2. Invest invest invest?3. Pay off car? 4. Emergencies?5. Donate it?Help me out reddit. Just trying to see what options are available for a young adult like me, with this type of money.Edit: I needed to choose a flair so I chose Investment. This has been an idea of mine for a while too. Either let the money grow on its own, or learn how to invest, get good at it, take the time, and potentially make more money. Id love to hear your opinion.  <response>: I have decided to stick it in an account, not to touch it, and let it grow interest over the course of 40 years. Keep in mind that paying for either training or education is also an investment...its very hard to get a longterm wellpaying job with only a high school degree and no further education or training.On a non-pf related note, WEAR GLASSES with impact-resistant lenses if you dont already do so. Protect your remaining eye. 