<prompt> Human: I am going to receive about 1.5 million liquid. Right now I have a terrible, soulless job. Im making 36,000 a year. I cant just put that money away for retirement. I desperately need to change my life. Im in my thirties. I am not going back to college, so furthering education is not an option. What can I do with that money to improve my life? Im thinking about buying into franchises. I know thats probably not recommended here, but Im absolutely willing to work my ass off if it means making a living wage and building a future for myself. I cant continue with my awful job, but I also dont want to eat through my money and wind up broke down the road. I dont think stocks and bonds are going to provide enough of a return to keep me going comfortably to the end. Any suggestions?  <response>: If youre comfortable living on 36,000 a year, that money could theoretically sustain you for the rest of your life. Read this and this and check out rfinancialindependence. 