<prompt> Human: Im one of those people who has like three or four friends, but theyre ride-or-die. I know Im not supposed to tell my friends of a sudden windfall, but does that hold true if I already know about their finances? If I know that they or at least their family has millions and that theyre not interested in my comparatively piddly bank account, is it still a bad idea to tell them? If someones mom literally paid my college tuition for me can it still be a bad idea to tell that friend that Ive come into money? Frankly I dont think this applies to me but theres only like four rules in the faq, one of them is dont tell anyone and another one is DONT MESS UP. I know this should feel like a windfall or a lucky break but I about had a panic attack when the registered mail came yesterday and Ive barely slept. I feel like Im standing in a minefield and theres a 99 chance Im going to fuck it all up. Like theres only one right path through and Im going to mess it up and I wont have anyone to blame it on but me. I know Im pathetic but honestly Im just scared : And my dad is dead too : : :  <response>: Im sorry for your loss.Money, especially windfall money, can change people. A friend you would have previously buried bodies for can turn into a needy mooch. And you can never tell who might be trustworthy and who might try to hit you up for a loan.Dont brag about the money and dont givelendinvest any of the money towith any of your friends or family. When discussing money, it never hurts to speak in very general terms: Yeah, Dad left me a little bit of money. Id rather have him, though.If you have friendsfamily who are good with money not look rich, but smart and reasonable, ask their advice. Their advice should roughly mirror the advice in the Wiki on rpersonalfinance. Dont give any of them money or hire their friend to help you. If you have particular questions, posting on rpersonalfinance will also get you some reasonable advice. 