<prompt> Human: So My dad was Robbed and Shot. It really sucks and Im kind of lost at the moment. Starting my Undergrad At 22 finally figured out what I want to do And he left me 20k. No debt at all just working and living at the moment never spent beyond my means. But I dont want to just F off the money. Thought about some investments but Im still kind of lost on it Any help would be awesome thanks Reddit fam.Assistant: 20K is a nice gift. But its not enough to start thinking about real investments.I would, as others suggest, take 5K and travel for a few weeks. Take a trip in honor of your father. Remember and celebrate him. Make it something special. Im sad to hear that you lost him, especially in this way. But youre at the perfect age for a trip like this.After that, I might stash 5K in an ultimate emergency - never touch account. You will sleep better knowing that you always have a little something under your mattress. And for what its worth, its a nice metaphor that your emergency fund came from your father, always there when you need him the most.Then use the other 10K to fund your education.Human: I love this Thankyou for the love thats what he wouldve said exactly to the tee!  <response>: I honestly think that uEbolaFred has the best advice. Use a little bit of the money to travel while youre young enough to do so as a tribute to your dad. Put some away for an emergency, and then use the rest to further your education. I honestly cant think of a better way to use it.And as others have already said, Im so incredibly sorry about the loss of your dad. Please take care of yourself, stay healthy, surround yourself with good people, and just be kind to yourself. You deserve it. 