<prompt> Human: Hi, in November Ill be 18 and will be wanting to invest my money that Ive saved in the bank 1700. I really wanted to do something medium-high risk, but will take any suggestions. My thoughts right now is to divide my money up and invest in different cryptocurrencies. Thanks for any suggestions in advance.  <response>: You are 17 and you have less than 2 grand. I would recommend you maybe invest in a decent used car and thats about it. If you were thinking about stocks then stop. Stocks are for either established people to put money away for 5 years and help themselves retire, or for suckers who like to gamble their money away and end up funding the former group. 1700 is enough to be a good buffer for a month or two should you lose your job, personally that is what Id use it for 