<prompt> Human: I am community college student who earns financial aid pell grants. I am fortunate enough to be able to keep this money every time I get a check, and have saved up quite a bit now. My question is in what ways can invest this money? My grandpa has started talking about teaching me about how to operate with stocks, and I have heard of ways in which funds and bonds can work, but I am largely uneducated on investment and macroeconomics, so anyone who can point me in the right direction as far as advice, directions, literature, etc. is appreciated.  <response>: I would just keep it as an emergency fund for once your graduate and go out on your own. Once you have a stable job and are done with school, then start investing. 