<prompt> Human: Basically Im nearly 18, Ive worked all through school and been frugal as shit, and now Im at University with 5 grand in savings, and another grand in a spending account for petrolcar repairsclothingfood.Lately everyone around me has been annoying as fuck, Ive never let anyone know that I have money saved, they all assume Im too stupid and spend it on alcohol and weed like the rest of them. My brother burns through 100 of his salary on meth im not joking my mum has a gambling addiction, I havent seen my dad in ages, my girlfriend works full time but is always asking me for money, I dont budge when it comes to this. Basically I just pretend like Im living off the 100 cash i have in my wallet, which I am for the most part.The thing is a few times my mother has tried to access my bank account or make passes at me like I owe her for raising me and putting a roof over my head etc. etc.A few times Ive had to show her my bank statement for a separate account ive created purely so that when I get sent statements it shows Ive only got 50 to my name.Id really like to invest my 5 grand instead of trying to hide it from the pieces of shit around me. Honestly, I dont really expect a whole bunch of replies, I just want to know, what would you do if you had a spare 5 grand, with enough money to keep you sane till the end of the year When I might be moving outCheers team.Edit: thanks so much for the responses. You guys have been so helpful!Assistant: Im not an expert in this subreddit, but Im giving you a thumbs up for being mature and not giving into peer pressure and spending your hard earned money. Keep at it and youll definitely succeed in life! but first calm down, theres always going to be people looking for handouts, no point in getting angry and shortening your own lifespan Human: sorry lol, Im just a moody teenager i guess.  <response>: One thing I didnt see in the top dozen or so comments is that you can verbally password protect your account at some banks. You go in, in person, and set up a passphrase that a teller has to hear to allow access or give any information. But that may not be feasible until youre 18, I dont know the law where you live. 