<prompt> Human: Hey, Im 15, a sophomore in high school without a job and a mother who was recently diagnosed with stage 1 cancer. I want to know what I should be doing money wise right now. My parents are super supportive and take care of all my expenses. somewhat recently buying me a 1400 les paul and a great amp to go along with it. and I feel like I should be either helping them with the medical expenses or be working so I dont rely on them for buying things like games, etc. My plan right now for a job is wait until my parents buy me a cheap beater, pay them with said job and then we else with my money. Should I start saving for more important things or take advantage of not needing to and spend it on games, etc. Thanks for the help reddit, I really appreciate it.  <response>: Do both. You have a responsibility to your parents and yourself to become self sufficient over the next few years. Saving some now is a great way to start that, but dont neglect everything today in preparation for the future. Youre young and are allowed to have fun, also. Start with saving half of what you make and spending the other half. Adjust as needed. 