<prompt> Human: I have recently turned 17 years old, and I have around 1,000 saved as a result of the ebay business I run. I would like to investgrow this money, but I have no idea of how to do it. Preferably, I would like to do so without the help or assistance of my parents. I am looking for safe methods in general, but I would also like to look into riskier but higher reward investments, provided that they are legal and not some ponzi scheme. Thanks!  <response>: Keep your money in a savings account until its time to pay for college or vocational education. The best investment at your age is in your future, long-term earnings potential through education. 