<prompt> Human: Hello,I just finished my sophomore year in high school and have around 800 or so in my checking account from birthdays and I am also going to start working over the summer. Before you comment, I have already read all of the sidebar information. Fortunately, my parents are going to cover all the costs of college and I do not need to save for student loans or anything. I think it would be better to invest the money I have right now rather than letting it sit in a checking account for the next few years as an emergency fund. Any insight would be much appreciated. Thank you so much!  <response>: Not unique, follow advice in sidebar. 