<prompt> Human: My friend and I pooled everything we have together and now not only have enough to live off of but also invest. I plan on starting a small business but right now I need time more than money, so what should I do to invest around 5,000? We want something safe and are not very knowledgeable on these manners because we have both been living paycheck to paycheck our entire lives.  <response>: My friend and I pooled everything we have togetherHard stop. Do not co-mingle finances with anyone other than a married significant other. not very knowledgeable on these mannersRead the wiki -. 